Using a case study format, it will examine closely the key elements in forming and developing successful entrepreneurial ventures, and stress organizational and human resource issues. The practices and procedures of management consulting. Teams of selected students provide counseling and technical assistance to small business firms in the Wilkes-Barre area. Departmental approval required. The administration of business organization with special reference to policy formulation.
Special consideration is given to the diagnosis of executive problems.
The case method is used. For second semester seniors majoring in Business Administration only. This course will be presented through a combination of lectures, student reports and classroom discussion to introduce students to and to conduct in-depth reviews of the most current issues and problems facing business administrators and those who deal with them. The course will emphasize independent research. An option for junior and senior majors to gain practical related experience in the field.