ECON 136Business Strategy
The strategic management process, techniques for analyzing single-business and diversified companies, implementing strategy, organization, business planning, financial strategy, competitive analysis, entrepreneurial skills.
Prerequisites
Prerequisite(s): ECON 10A; and ECON 100A or ECON 100M.
- Enroll in lecture and associated discussion section.
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When it runs
Fall 2026Open Fall 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed 5:20pm–6:55pm | J Baskin Engr 152 | T. A. Shirley | Open 90/130 |
Spring 2026Open Spring 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed 7:10pm–8:45pm | PhysSciences 110 | T. A. Shirley | Open 49/65 |
Fall 2025Open Fall 2025
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed 5:20pm–6:55pm | Oakes Acad 105 | S. A. Owen | Open 109/120 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Shirley | 5.0 / 5 | 4.0 / 5 | 100% | 1 |
| Steven Owen | 4.7 / 5 | 2.4 / 5 | 97% | 32 |
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