Courses
I teach the corporate strategy and merger & acquisition strategy electives at the Carlson School of Management, using the case method and Socratic discussion.
This course examines issues of corporate strategy: creating and managing a firm that operates in multiple businesses. Key questions include:
- What are the drivers of corporate scope? How should a firm choose the activities and businesses it participates in?
- What are the sources of value for a firm from being diversified across multiple businesses?
- What are the challenges associated with managing across multiple businesses and markets?
- What structures and processes enable successful corporate diversification over time?
This course focuses on the strategic use of mergers and acquisitions as a means of new market entry and growth. When should one pursue an acquisition? What are the sources of value from an acquisition, and the common challenges acquirers face? What should acquirers look for in a potential target, and how should they integrate it post-acquisition? The course also considers sell-side strategies for firms looking to exit businesses through divestiture.