Courses

Producing a quality product or delivering a quality service is a fundamental task for any company or organization. Managing the transformation of inputs (raw materials, labor, capital) into outputs (goods and services) falls under the heading of Operations Management. In most organizations, operations comprise 80 percent of the costs, 80 percent of the personnel, 80 percent of the capital employed --the effective and efficient use of these resources is consequently central to the success of the firm. This course is about using operations to compete and win sustainable competitive advantage in your marketplace. Prerequisites: Restricted to Professional MBA Program (PMBA) majors only.

Social entrepreneurs adopt business approaches to solving global, social and environmental problems that have not been effectively addressed by government, business or traditional nonprofits. The course provides a framework for student teams to assist social entrepreneurs in developing countries, helping them achieve their social mission while operating sustainably and with measurable impact. Prereqs., MBAC 6010, 6060, and 6090. Recommended prereq., MBAX 6170. Prerequisites: Restricted to Master of Business Admin (MBAD), MBA with Dual Degree (DMBA), Joint Juris Doctor/MBA (JMBA) or Professional MBA Program (PMBA) majors only.

The macroeconomic environment is vitally important to business managers regardless of their area of focus. Most macroeconomic events portend future economic changes that influence business and/or industry. Develops a basic understanding of the macroeconomy and its relationship to an individual business or industry through understanding macroeconomic concepts and data sources, developing a basic model, understanding relevant policy instruments, and integrating this information into the global economy. Prereq., MBAC 6010. Prerequisites: Restricted to Master of Business Admin (MBAD), MBA with Dual Degree (DMBA), Joint Juris Doctor/MBA (JMBA) or Professional MBA Program (PMBA) majors only.

Independent study in the field of real estate. Prerequisites: Restricted to Master of Business Admin (MBAD), MBA with Dual Degree (DMBA), Joint Juris Doctor/MBA (JMBA) or Professional MBA Program (PMBA) majors only.