Michigan's MBA core curriculum sets the standard for business education excellence, offering cutting-edge knowledge and superb teaching expertise in every aspect of business. This course is a core requirement for all TMI students. Topics range from traditional manufacturing issues such as lean manufacturing and design for manufacturability, to less mainstream topics such as ethical and environmental considerations in manufacturing. Emphasis has been placed on engaging all TMI students, from all degree programs and levels of experience, and drawing on their diversity to fuel discussion. Students participate in a paid summer internship project.
All projects are like challenging consulting engagements.
These classes help develop perspectives for strategic and integrated management of operations. Emphasis is placed on understanding the relationships between various functions of the firm and the environment in which a manufacturing firm must operate. This information is provided as a general guideline only.