Strategies for promoting the creativity, flexibility, and productivity of the organization and its management personnel. Readings and case studies from the public and private sectors. Contemporary Management Philosophies and Practices. Presentations by business and government executives. Emphasis on problems faced by contemporary senior management and their effects upon the organization.
Students make group presentation and case analysis.
Transportation Systems Management. Provides a fundamental knowledge of problems and practices encountered in the management of transportation systems. Includes impact of public policy, capital facilities, industry structure, costs, operations pricing, and environmental relationships. Management of activities governing the flow of materials and products through stages of production and distribution. Includes design of logistical systems and use of mathematical techniques.