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Global Business of Quantum Computing

2-0-1 units · Graduate

Explores the commercial, economic, and geopolitical implications of quantum computing as the technology moves from the research lab to the marketplace. Equips students to understand the quantum tech stack (focusing on hardware and algorithms) to a level that enables analysis of the business impact. No prior technical knowledge is needed. Commercial use cases, national quantum strategies, and the competitive dynamics between global players are analyzed through conceptual frameworks, case studies, and guest speakers. The course prepares students to critically evaluate quantum's disruptive potential and to position themselves as leaders in a frontier technology sector.

Spring 2003 · Global Markets, National Politics and the Competitive Advantage of Firms

This course examines the opportunities and risks firms face in today's global world. The course provides conceptual tools for analyzing how governments and a variety of social and economic institutions influence competition among firms embedded in different national settings. Public policies and institutions that shape competitive outcomes are examined through cases and analytic readings on different companies and industries operating in both developed and emerging markets.  In addition to traditional case/class discussions, this course will include some presentations by various guest speakers. The hope is that greater exposure to/interaction with these real-world practitioners will "bring to life" some of the issues discussed in the readings/cases. Whenever possible, informal dinners and/or coffees will be organized for small groups of students interested in meeting with our guest speakers.

Prerequisites & course information

Same subject as 6.6460J Prereq: None G (Spring; first half of term) 2-0-1 units

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