An applied examination of recently developed techniques for assessing industry competitive forces and devising appropriate business strategies. Students will be required to conduct an in-depth analysis of at least one industry. Management of Mergers and Acquisitions. Examines managerial aspects of growth through mergers and acquisitions. Utilizes several techniques valuable for acquisition analysis, including financial valuation techniques and industry analysis.
Case studies develop students' analytical skills.
Special study in a particular aspect of management under the direct supervision of an appropriate graduate faculty member. Directed Study in Management. Supervised individual reading and research projects. Provides broad exposure to a variety of clinical and management settings in the Greater Philadelphia region. Daylong site visits by individuals and small groups with management teams in hospital, long term care, managed care, outpatient and public health are combined with guest lectures and a weekly coordinating and integrating seminar.