To develop probabilistic and statistical concepts, methods and models through examples motivated by real-life data from business and to stress the role that statistics plays in the managerial decision making process. Analysis of major corporate financial decisions using a market-oriented framework. Introduction to value techniques, capital budgeting principles and problems, asset valuation, operation and efficiency of financial markets, financing decisions, dividend policy and international finance. Additional topics, such as mergers and acquisitions may be covered. Analysis of marketing problems and evaluation of specific marketing efforts regarding the organization's products and services, pricing activities, channel selection, and promotion strategies in both domestic and international markets.
Course examines concepts of team building and leadership which are critical to managerial success.
Topics include leadership, decision making, communication and conflict, work motivation, building effective teams, and organizational change and culture. Systematic approaches to human resources management in the context of organizational strategy, as constrained by legal and economic factors. Strategically aligned recruitment and screening systems, training and development, performance management, career management and reward systems. Basic microeconomic principles used by firms, including supply and demand, elasticities, costs, productivity, pricing, market structure and competitive implications of alternative market structures. Market failures and government intervention.