Additionally, the students will prepare a major paper on a current topic or issue to be presented in the seminar. Reviews of literature, discussions of methodology, and the practical implications of student papers will be presented in class. Each student will make at least one oral presentation during the term. Enrollments will be limited to ensure full student participation and faculty interaction. The term paper should be an in-depth analysis of a relevant topic, preferably in one of the areas covered during the term.
Topics are to be approved in advance.
Papers will be presented in the last four sessions of the seminar. A final examination will be given. The final grade is based on class participation, the term paper, oral presentation of the term paper, and a written examination. A grade of Incomplete will be given if the term paper has not been submitted but has been presented from notes and all other requirements have been completed and passed, including the final examination. The course takes a cost-benefit approach to management decisions and considers several quantitative techniques used in them.