Global Strategy and Organization
This MIT Sloan course examines how multinational companies build strategy and structure in a global economy. It covers the globalization of industries, the persistent influence of country-specific factors on competition, how multinational enterprises organize themselves, and the construction of global networks that link dispersed operations. Originally taught to MIT Sloan Fellows, the materials include a syllabus, readings, and case-based assignments that push students to apply strategic frameworks to real multinational firms. The course is delivered through MIT OpenCourseWare, so all materials are free to access, with no certificate offered. It suits students or managers who want a structured look at how large companies decide where to compete, how to adapt to local market conditions, and how to coordinate operations across borders without losing central strategic coherence.