Home  |  Courses  |  GSBA 504  |  GSBA 551  |  GSBA 597 GSBA 597, Strategic Alliances and Technology Transfer Course Description The purpose of this course is to examine the determinants of successful strategic alliances between firms in the U.S., Europe and Japan and those in key emerging markets. Through a combination of case studies and review of available literature, we will identify the conditions and characteristics of arrangements that foster successful i.e. mutually beneficial technology transfer relationships. Course Objectives Questions we will consider during this course include the following: Why have alliances become so prevalent recently? Given the economic rationales for alliances, why do so many alliances fail to meet partners’ objectives? When are alliances superior and inferior investment vehicles? How can firms use alliances effectively within corporate and business level strategies? What are the limits or costs to collaboration? Which structures and types of partners are most appropriate? How do alliances evolve, and how might firms best manage alliances over time? By the end of the course, participants should have a good understanding of the strategic, organizational, and managerial implications of strategic alliances. To address these issues we will turn to various readings, case studies and a final group project designed to integrate course concepts. Course Select a Course GSBA 504 Spring 2005 GSBA 551 GSBA 597 Month January February March April May June July August September October November December 2004 2005 OFFICE HOURS Mon and Wed 3:00 - 5:30 p.m. or by appointment. Email Soma or call 619.260.4889. I encourage you to contact me by e-mail first to maximize our productivity.