Advanced analysis and decision making in a business setting. Includes financial analysis, competitive strategy and pricing, growth estimations, business condition forecasting, and product supply and demand projections. Competitive cases form a focal point for course organization. Rigorous exposure to techniques for managing operations concerning a product or service throughout its entire life cycle, from design through phase-out. Implementation of methodologies taught in other MBA courses.
Students address an actual business problem in their chosen areas of specialization.
A written report and oral presentation will constitute the principal means by which the student is evaluated. Practical application of the knowledge skills acquired in the first-year courses to real business problems and decision environments. Emphasizes cross-functional integration of tasks and responsibilities to develop effective strategies for problem identification and resolution.