Business

BUSI 220 - INTRO TO DESIGN AND INNOVATION

Short Title: INTRO TO DESIGN AND INNOVATION

Department: Business

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Undergraduate, Undergraduate Professional or Visiting Undergraduate level students.

Course Level: Undergraduate Lower-Level

Description: Dive into human centered design and innovation as a way to build new products and services. This course is experiential, project-based, and collaborative. You'll try out different methods for uncovering human needs, make sense of data you gather from the field, and build and test your ideas. After taking this course, you'll walk away with the skills, methods, and mindset to use design and innovation to make impact in any career path you pursue.

BUSI 221 - NEW ENTERPRISES: DISCOVERY

Short Title: NEW ENTERPRISES: DISCOVERY

Department: Business

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Undergraduate, Undergraduate Professional or Visiting Undergraduate level students.

Course Level: Undergraduate Lower-Level

Description: New Enterprises: Discovery emphasizes exploration, research, and discovery to uncover problems that are worth solving. In this course, you'll explore multiple areas of personal interest to decide whether there are viable options for you to pursue as a startup venture or an innovation you want to bring to the world. Cross-list: ENGI 221. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for BUSI 221 if student has credit for BUSI 462.

BUSI 222 - TECH PRODUCT DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT

Short Title: TECH PRODUCT DESIGN & DEV

Department: Business

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Undergraduate, Undergraduate Professional or Visiting Undergraduate level students.

Course Level: Undergraduate Lower-Level

Description: This course provides an introduction to the process of product design and development in technology-driven startups and growth companies.

BUSI 223 - BUSINESS MODELING FOR ENTREPRENEURS

Short Title: MODELING FOR ENTREPRENEURS

Department: Business

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Undergraduate, Undergraduate Professional or Visiting Undergraduate level students.

Course Level: Undergraduate Lower-Level

Description: The course teaches how to translate a startup business plan into a bottoms up quantitative model of the business and its underlying assumptions. Students will learn how to build a model of cash flows for a startup, how to use that model to track performance and identify errors in the underlying assumptions and adjust, and how to update the model based on realized performance

BUSI 224 - BIAS AND MEDICAL DEVICE DESIGN: EXPLORING THE HIDDEN BIASES BEHIND MEDICAL PRODUCTS AND DEVICES

Short Title: BIAS AND MEDICAL DEVICE DESIGN

Department: Business

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hour: 1

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Undergraduate, Undergraduate Professional or Visiting Undergraduate level students.

Course Level: Undergraduate Lower-Level

Description: This course explores the hidden biases that exist in product design with a focus on the tradeoffs entrepreneurs and innovators face when making decisions on how to design, build, and test their medical products and devices. Through the lenses of failed medical devices, poorly designed clinical trials, lack of stakeholder understanding, and interpretation bias students will discuss opportunities to proactively increase diversity of users that can lead to a more impactful, inclusive design. Assessments will consist of in and out of class exercises, reflections and a group project. Cross-list: BIOE 123.

BUSI 238 - SPECIAL TOPICS

Short Title: SPECIAL TOPICS

Department: Business

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Internship/Practicum, Laboratory, Lecture, Seminar, Independent Study

Credit Hours: 1-4

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Undergraduate, Undergraduate Professional or Visiting Undergraduate level students.

Course Level: Undergraduate Lower-Level

Description: Topics and credit hours vary each semester. Contact department for current semester's topic(s). Repeatable for Credit.

BUSI 305 - FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

Short Title: FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

Department: Business

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Distribution Group: Distribution Group II

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Undergraduate, Undergraduate Professional or Visiting Undergraduate level students.

Course Level: Undergraduate Upper-Level

Description: Covers the preparation, analysis, and use of corporate financial statements; asset and liability valuation and income determination; receivables, inventories, present values, tangible and intangible fixed assets, bonds, leases, shareholder equity, intercorporate investments, consolidations, and cash flow accounting. Space is limited.

Course URL: www.business.rice.edu/

BUSI 310 - LEADING PEOPLE IN ORGANIZATIONS

Short Title: LEADING IN ORGANIZATIONS

Department: Business

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Distribution Group: Distribution Group II

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Undergraduate, Undergraduate Professional or Visiting Undergraduate level students.

Course Level: Undergraduate Upper-Level

Description: Introduces the psychological and sociological processes underlying human behavior in organizational settings (e.g., companies, schools, sports clubs). Topics include motivation, decision making, principles of fairness and justice, cross-cultural differences, working in teams, and tactics of influence.

Course URL: www.business.rice.edu/

BUSI 343 - FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

Short Title: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

Department: Business

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Distribution Group: Distribution Group II

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Undergraduate, Undergraduate Professional or Visiting Undergraduate level students.

Course Level: Undergraduate Upper-Level

Prerequisite(s): (BUSI 395 or STAT 180 or STAT 280 or SOSC 302 or STAT 305 or STAT 310 or STAT 312 or STAT 315 or DSCI 301 or ECON 307 or POLI 395 or PSYC 339) and (ECON 100 or ECON 200) and BUSI 305

Description: Develops the core concepts of corporate financial management and introduces a set of analytical tools to evaluate financial decisions. Employs concepts of time value of money, risk and return, and market efficiency are to examine how capital market investors value risky assets. Develops a framework for evaluating corporate investment and financing decisions. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for BUSI 343 if student has credit for ECON 343.

Course URL: www.business.rice.edu/

BUSI 360 - FOUNDER'S JOURNEY

Short Title: FOUNDER'S JOURNEY

Department: Business

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hour: 1

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Undergraduate, Undergraduate Professional or Visiting Undergraduate level students.

Course Level: Undergraduate Upper-Level

Description: This course will help students explore leadership, innovation, and creativity through the lens of a startup founder. Students will learn about the successful traits of entrepreneurs, understand how to spot new opportunities within their areas of interest, and work on charting their own entrepreneurial journey. Learn from a diverse lineup of accomplished leaders and entrepreneurs. Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: MGMT 620.

BUSI 361 - COMMUNICATIONS FOR ENTREPRENEURS

Short Title: ENTREPRENEURIAL COMMUNICATION

Department: Business

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Laboratory

Credit Hour: 1

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Undergraduate, Undergraduate Professional or Visiting Undergraduate level students.

Course Level: Undergraduate Upper-Level

Description: Course introduces key concepts, tools, and practices of communication in the context of start ups, small businesses, and other entrepreneurial ventures. Emphasis is on practicing skills valuable throughout the life cycle of a new venture. Students will learn skills for communicating and working with their team, investors, and mentors.

BUSI 364 - INNOVATION FOR SOCIAL IMPACT

Short Title: INNOVATION FOR SOCIAL IMPACT

Department: Business

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Distribution Group: Distribution Group II

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Undergraduate, Undergraduate Professional or Visiting Undergraduate level students.

Course Level: Undergraduate Upper-Level

Description: This course provides students with an introduction to contemporary concepts, debates, and contexts essential for analyzing and participating in the realm of social impact. Our focus is on addressing issues within social spheres and exploring innovative approaches for organizations to tackle them. The course is structured into four main components: understanding the social context, exploring different organizational forms and collaborations, examining the various roles of business, and delving into methods for measuring social impact. Additionally, we introduce field methodologies to facilitate practical application. Building upon this framework, students will engage in a field project collaborating with an organization to address a social issue prevalent in Houston, specifically focusing on food insecurity. Through this project, students will assess the effectiveness of the organization's social innovation efforts.

BUSI 369 - NEW ENTERPRISES

Short Title: NEW ENTERPRISES

Department: Business

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Undergraduate, Undergraduate Professional or Visiting Undergraduate level students.

Course Level: Undergraduate Upper-Level

Description: Evaluating opportunities for a new innovation-based enterprise; conceptualizing and developing a venture plan through an iterative process; articulating venture assumptions; testing venture assumptions through experimentation. Intended for students who want to start their own venture, join an early-stage venture, be entrepreneurial within an existing organization, or want to understand entrepreneurs and how to think entrepreneurially. Recommended Prerequisite(s): BUSI 221

BUSI 371 - PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT

Short Title: PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AND MGMT

Department: Business

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Undergraduate, Undergraduate Professional or Visiting Undergraduate level students.

Course Level: Undergraduate Upper-Level

Description: In this course, we learn about the process, methodologies, and techniques of new product development and management. The course focuses on how to create value and growth for products in new and existing markets. The first half of the course structures learning around the principles of (good) product design, and systematic inventive thinking. In the second part of the course, we learn about the processes, methodologies, and techniques of new product management. We deal with the challenge of bringing to market elegant and efficient solutions that address customer needs.

BUSI 374 - OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

Short Title: OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

Department: Business

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Undergraduate, Undergraduate Professional or Visiting Undergraduate level students.

Course Level: Undergraduate Upper-Level

Prerequisite(s): BUSI 395 or STAT 305 or STAT 310 or STAT 312 or STAT 315 or DSCI 301 or ECON 307

Description: An introduction to the design and integration of successful operations procedures both within the organization and across the supply chain. The course focuses on understanding, managing and improving processes and flows of products, customers, and information. Covering measurable techniques to deal with bottlenecks, inventory, queues, quality management, and some strategic issues in operations. Recommended Prerequisite(s): BUSI 305 and (ECON 100 or ECON 200)

BUSI 380 - MARKETING

Short Title: MARKETING

Department: Business

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Distribution Group: Distribution Group II

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Undergraduate, Undergraduate Professional or Visiting Undergraduate level students.

Course Level: Undergraduate Upper-Level

Prerequisite(s): (BUSI 395 or STAT 180 or STAT 280 or SOSC 302 or STAT 305 or STAT 310 or STAT 312 or STAT 315 or DSCI 301 or ECON 307 or POLI 395 or PSYC 339) and (ECON 100 or ECON 200)

Description: Introduces the role of marketing in organizations and the principal marketing decisions facing management. Topics include marketing planning and strategy; segmentation and targeting; understanding customer buying behavior; behavioral economics; development and management of products and services; branding; channels of distribution; sales; digital marketing, advertising and promotional methods; pricing strategy; and the development of integrated marketing strategies.

Course URL: www.business.rice.edu/

BUSI 390 - STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT

Short Title: STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT

Department: Business

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Distribution Group: Distribution Group II

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Undergraduate, Undergraduate Professional or Visiting Undergraduate level students.

Course Level: Undergraduate Upper-Level

Prerequisite(s): BUSI 305 (may be taken concurrently)

Description: Examines the strategic management of businesses in market and non-market environments. Key topics include competitive and industry analysis, strategy formulation and implementation, and strategic planning. Case discussions of real companies are combined with readings. Recommended Prerequisite(s): ECON 100 or ECON 200 Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for BUSI 390 if student has credit for BUSI 471.

Course URL: business.rice.edu/

BUSI 395 - DATA ANALYTICS

Short Title: DATA ANALYTICS

Department: Business

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory

Distribution Group: Distribution Group III

Credit Hours: 4

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Undergraduate, Undergraduate Professional or Visiting Undergraduate level students.

Course Level: Undergraduate Upper-Level

Prerequisite(s): MATH 101 or MATH 102 or MATH 105 or MATH 112

Description: An introduction to the statistics and mathematics required for the applications of data science to business environments. The course covers both descriptive and predictive analytics. Starting with the building blocks of probability, random variables and sampling distributions moving to hypothesis testing and regression analysis and culminating with more advanced topics such as multiple regression, model selection and time series analysis emphasizing their use in addressing concrete business problems.

BUSI 396 - BUSINESS COMMUNICATION

Short Title: BUSINESS COMMUNICATION

Department: Business

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Undergraduate, Undergraduate Professional or Visiting Undergraduate level students.

Course Level: Undergraduate Upper-Level

Prerequisite(s): BUSI 310 (may be taken concurrently) and BUSI 305 (may be taken concurrently)

Description: Provides an introduction to business, focusing on the strategy and practice of effective communications in business situations. The course includes individual communication skills assessment and development as well as team-based oral and written communication instruction.

BUSI 401 - FINANCIAL STATEMENT ANALYSIS

Short Title: FINANCIAL STATEMENT ANALYSIS

Department: Business

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Undergraduate, Undergraduate Professional or Visiting Undergraduate level students.

Course Level: Undergraduate Upper-Level

Prerequisite(s): (BUSI 395 or STAT 305 or STAT 310 or STAT 312 or STAT 315 or DSCI 301 or ECON 307) and (BUSI 343 or ECON 343) and BUSI 305

Description: Financial statements are a key source of information about the economic activities of a firm. This course builds on the core financial accounting course by incorporating more complex financial statement items and how they should be interpreted, along with illustrating tools to evaluate performance using financial statement items. Key aspects of the course include understanding how to use information from financial statements to evaluate corporate performance, risk, earnings management, and valuation. The course focuses on determining the quality of financial reporting, the implications for performance measurement and forecasting, along with utilizing this information in conjunction with systematic ratio analysis to examine questions concerning valuation. The course is primarily case based involving the evaluation of actual financial statements and real world investment decisions. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for BUSI 401 if student has credit for MACC 512/MGMP 601/MGMP 602.

BUSI 405 - ISSUES IN FINANCIAL REPORTING I

Short Title: ISSUES IN FINANCIAL REPORTNG I

Department: Business

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Undergraduate, Undergraduate Professional or Visiting Undergraduate level students.

Course Level: Undergraduate Upper-Level

Prerequisite(s): BUSI 305

Description: Building on subject matter introduced in BUSI 305, this course provides students with a deeper knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and procedures so that they properly account for and present information in financial statements prepared for external users. The student will acquire an understanding of the accounting issues relating to complex revenue recognition issues, inventory costing, long-lived tangible and intangible assets, and discontinued operations. The student should be able to evaluate alternative accounting methods and choose the methods which will best convey the financial information related to the above areas. The student should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the transaction analysis, recording, classification, summarization, and reporting procedures in the accounting cycle, and an understanding of the information contained in the financial statements. Finally, students should be able to demonstrate written communication skills required of accountants. BUSI 305 Financial Accounting is a pre-requisite for this course.

BUSI 420 - LEADERSHIP AND TEAMS

Short Title: LEADERSHIP AND TEAMS

Department: Business

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Undergraduate, Undergraduate Professional or Visiting Undergraduate level students.

Course Level: Undergraduate Upper-Level

Prerequisite(s): BUSI 310

Description: Leadership is essential for organizational effectiveness, and in the modern workplace, work is primarily completed by teams. Thus, it is essential that students learn how to effectively lead and work within teams. This course will teach students leadership attributes, behaviors, relationships between leaders and team members, and leading effective teams through team composition, development, and management of team processes. A variety of teaching techniques including lectures, case analysis, and experiential exercises will be used to help students to understand and internalize scientifically-proven knowledge.

BUSI 421 - POWER, INFLUENCE AND ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE

Short Title: POWER, INFLUENCE & ORG CHANGE

Department: Business

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Undergraduate, Undergraduate Professional or Visiting Undergraduate level students.

Course Level: Undergraduate Upper-Level

Prerequisite(s): BUSI 310

Description: A manager’s primary purpose is to use power to influence subordinates and create an effective organization. This course will teach students how to build power, how to influence people, and the proper use of power and influence to initiate and manage organizational change. The course will introduce a framework for power, influence, and organizational changes and teach students how to enhance their personal competencies in the context of navigating these organizational dynamics. A variety of teaching techniques including lectures, case analysis, video, and experiential exercises will be used to help students to understand and internalize scientifically-proven knowledge.

BUSI 422 - NEGOTIATIONS AND DECISION MAKING

Short Title: NEGOTIATIONS & DECISION MAKING

Department: Business

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Undergraduate, Undergraduate Professional or Visiting Undergraduate level students.

Course Level: Undergraduate Upper-Level

Prerequisite(s): BUSI 310

Description: Successful managers and professionals possess effective negotiation and decision-making skills. This course teaches students how to formulate effective negotiation strategies, how to resolve conflict by engaging in negotiation, how to identify commonly seen biases and errors in negotiation and decision-making, how to deal with uncertainty in negotiation and decision-making, and how to overcome potential biases and errors in negotiation, judgment and decision making. A variety of teaching techniques including lectures, case analysis, and experiential exercises will be used to help students to understand and internalize scientifically-proven knowledge.

BUSI 430 - MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING

Short Title: MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING

Department: Business

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Undergraduate, Undergraduate Professional or Visiting Undergraduate level students.

Course Level: Undergraduate Upper-Level

Prerequisite(s): (BUSI 395 or STAT 305 or STAT 310 or STAT 312 or STAT 315 or DSCI 301 or ECON 307) and (ECON 100 or ECON 200) and BUSI 305

Description: This course emphasizes the use of accounting information internally for business management as opposed to the external reporting emphasis of financial accounting. Specifically, the course covers the design of decision support systems to aid planning and control in different types of organizations. It integrates accounting with ideas from data analysis, microeconomics, and operations management. Among the topics covered are the use of cost information for short- and long-term decision making, cost-volume-profit analysis, budgetary control, cost allocation, capital budgeting, and responsibility accounting. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for BUSI 430 if student has credit for MACC 531.

BUSI 431 - ADVANCED STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT

Short Title: ADVANCED STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT

Department: Business

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Undergraduate, Undergraduate Professional or Visiting Undergraduate level students.

Course Level: Undergraduate Upper-Level

Prerequisite(s): (BUSI 395 or STAT 305 or STAT 310 or STAT 312 or STAT 315 or DSCI 301 or ECON 307) and BUSI 310 and (BUSI 343 or ECON 343) and BUSI 380 and BUSI 390

Description: This course builds upon, and extends, the foundational strategy concepts covered in the core Strategic Management course. We shall examine how companies can achieve a competitive advantage through innovation, geographic or product market expansion, as well as expansion into new businesses through diversification or vertical integration. Since companies pursue these opportunities not only through organic means, but also increasingly through mergers or acquisitions, the course will also examine the benefits and challenges associated with these alternate modes and how to manage them effectively. The course will conclude by studying the process by which companies develop their strategy as well the actions they need to take in order to execute that strategy so as to achieve the desired results.

BUSI 432 - BUSINESS AND SOCIETY

Short Title: BUSINESS AND SOCIETY

Department: Business

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Undergraduate, Undergraduate Professional or Visiting Undergraduate level students.

Course Level: Undergraduate Upper-Level

Prerequisite(s): BUSI 390

Description: External stakeholders, ethical concerns, and sustainability issues increasingly pressure executives to address the social and environmental impact of their companies’ operations. As a result, an organization’s success does not only depend on its strategic repertoire within a given market, but also on its non-market strategies. By proactively engaging with non-governmental organizations (NGOs), the media, governments, and other external stakeholders, firms can shape their non-market environment to simultaneously achieve a competitive advantage as well as to enhance their positive social impact. The goal of this course is to provide you with analytical tools that help managers assess a firm’s broader environment and make decisions that are beneficial for the firm and for society at large.

BUSI 433 - TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION STRATEGY

Short Title: TECH & INNOVATION STRATEGY

Department: Business

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Undergraduate, Undergraduate Professional or Visiting Undergraduate level students.

Course Level: Undergraduate Upper-Level

Prerequisite(s): BUSI 390

Description: Innovation is a critical aspect of firm’s strategy to achieve competitive advantage and enhanced performance. However, the management of innovation is inherently difficult and risky in technology industries where customer demand and preferences change quickly and technological changes are highly unpredictable. This course focuses on the management of innovation and growth from the perspective of both large companies and small. We shall examine issues such as: what different types of innovation can firms pursue and what types of innovation are a more durable source of advantage; what are the obstacles to innovation in firms, and how can they build an organizational level innovation capability; how can firms deal with market and technological uncertainty through open innovation; how does disruptive innovation happen and how can it be managed; and how to formulate successful strategies in platform businesses dominated by network effects.

BUSI 440 - AUDITING

Short Title: AUDITING

Department: Business

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Undergraduate, Undergraduate Professional or Visiting Undergraduate level students.

Course Level: Undergraduate Upper-Level

Prerequisite(s): BUSI 305

Description: This course covers the principles and procedures used by public accountants in examining financial statements and supporting data in accordance with Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS). Specific topics covered include: professional standards of the financial statement audits and other assurance services; professional ethical conduct; statistical sampling; information technology controls; types of audit evidence; audit risk including inherent and controls risks; internal control over financial reporting; design of audit procedures in response to risk of material misstatements in various financial transaction cycles; evaluating misstatements and control findings; audit reporting; the importance of professional skepticism; role of the PCAOB in setting and enforcing auditing standards for auditors of publicly traded U.S. companies.

BUSI 447 - ADVANCED CORPORATE FINANCE

Short Title: ADVANCED CORPORATE FINANCE

Department: Business

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Undergraduate, Undergraduate Professional or Visiting Undergraduate level students.

Course Level: Undergraduate Upper-Level

Prerequisite(s): (BUSI 395 or STAT 305 or STAT 310 or STAT 312 or STAT 315 or DSCI 301 or ECON 307) and (BUSI 343 or ECON 343)

Description: In-depth analysis of corporate financial decision making including project selection and financing. Emphasizes project valuation methodologies and the connection between investment valuation and financial policy. Provides a theoretical framework for decision making, addresses practical applications, and emphasizes quantitative modelling.

BUSI 448 - INVESTMENTS

Short Title: INVESTMENTS

Department: Business

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Undergraduate, Undergraduate Professional or Visiting Undergraduate level students.

Course Level: Undergraduate Upper-Level

Prerequisite(s): (BUSI 395 or STAT 305 or STAT 310 or STAT 312 or STAT 315 or DSCI 301 or ECON 307) and (BUSI 343 or ECON 343)

Description: Overview of financial asset classes and instruments, including equity, fixed income, and derivative securities. Develops a theoretical and practical understanding of modern portfolio theory, with an emphasis on measuring and managing investment risk and return. Introduces advanced asset pricing models and their role in understanding risk and return.

BUSI 449 - DATA-DRIVEN INVESTMENTS LAB

Short Title: DATA-DRIVEN INVESTMENTS LAB

Department: Business

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Undergraduate, Undergraduate Professional or Visiting Undergraduate level students.

Course Level: Undergraduate Upper-Level

Prerequisite(s): BUSI 448

Description: This course is part of the data-driven investments curriculum designed to equip students with an analytical quantitative investment toolkit. Students work in groups to develop, test, and implement investment strategies using Python. The investment strategies are driven using a range of datasets provided by the instructors. Students first explore the data and develop trading ideas and then simulate implementation of their chosen strategy. The course emphasizes understanding the sources of investment performance through analyses of factor and sector exposures, attribution analysis, and performance evaluation. Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: MGMT 767. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for BUSI 449 if student has credit for MGMT 767.

BUSI 450 - DERIVATIVES

Short Title: DERIVATIVES

Department: Business

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Undergraduate, Undergraduate Professional or Visiting Undergraduate level students.

Course Level: Undergraduate Upper-Level

Prerequisite(s): (BUSI 395 or STAT 305 or STAT 310 or STAT 312 or STAT 315 or DSCI 301 or ECON 307) and (BUSI 343 or ECON 343)

Description: In-depth analysis of derivative securities, including forward, futures, option, and swap contracts. Develops theoretical understanding of no-arbitrage pricing principles underlying derivative valuation as well as derivatives’ role in hedging and risk management. Explores practical modeling techniques for derivative valuation.

BUSI 461 - FINANCING THE STARTUP VENTURE

Short Title: FINANCING THE STARTUP VENTURE

Department: Business

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Undergraduate, Undergraduate Professional or Visiting Undergraduate level students.

Course Level: Undergraduate Upper-Level

Description: The goal of this course is to provide students with an overview of financing options for startups. The course covers crowdfunding, angel investors, accelerators, and the venture capital industry; the organization and operation of venture capital funds; investment methodology; monitoring and portfolio liquidation.

BUSI 463 - ENTREPRENEURIAL STRATEGY

Short Title: ENTREPRENEURIAL STRATEGY

Department: Business

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Undergraduate, Undergraduate Professional or Visiting Undergraduate level students.

Course Level: Undergraduate Upper-Level

Description: The first half of this course provides an integrated strategy framework for entrepreneurs. The course is structured to provide a deep understanding of the core strategic challenges facing start-up innovators, and a synthetic framework for choosing and implementing entrepreneurial strategy in dynamic environments, as well as a general understanding of the financing options for early stage startups, including angel investment, accelerators, crowdfunding and the venture capital industry. The course identifies the types of choices that entrepreneurs must make to take advantage of a novel opportunity and the logic of particular strategic commitments and positions that allow entrepreneurs to establish competitive advantage. The second half of the course explores common dilemmas faced by founders surrounding team selection, contracting, equity compensation and incentives, communication in teams, and strategies for approaching each of these dilemmas. The course combines interactive lectures, speakers and case analyses. The cases and assignments offer an opportunity to integrate and apply the principles taught in the course in a practical way, and draws from a diverse range of industries and settings.

BUSI 464 - SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Short Title: SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Department: Business

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Distribution Group: Distribution Group II

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Undergraduate, Undergraduate Professional or Visiting Undergraduate level students.

Course Level: Undergraduate Upper-Level

Description: This course introduces students to contemporary concepts, debates, and contexts necessary for analyzing and engaging in the sphere of social entrepreneurship. The course has four distinct parts: social context; organizational forms and collaborations; private sector roles; and measurement and impacts. Various aspects of social entrepreneurship, such as base of the pyramid/microenterprises, private-public partnerships, private-governmental partnerships, voluntary social codes, corporate social responsibility, and ethical consumerism will be covered. From this foundation, students will undertake a social entrepreneurship project about a contemporary social problem in Houston: food insecurity and food deserts. Cross-list: GLHT 464, SOSC 464.

BUSI 465 - STUDENT VENTURE FUND: EVALUATING STARTUP INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Short Title: STUDENT VENTURE FUND

Department: Business

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Undergraduate, Undergraduate Professional or Visiting Undergraduate level students.

Course Level: Undergraduate Upper-Level

Prerequisite(s): BUSI 461

Description: Students will identify, screen, and evaluate start-ups for investment by the Rice venture capital fund. Through this highly experiential course, students will learn tools for rigorously evaluating startup ventures for investment, valuing early stage companies, and structuring investments. Students will present their investment recommendations to an advisory committee. Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: MGMT 740. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for BUSI 465 if student has credit for MGMT 740.

BUSI 469 - LILIE NEW VENTURE CHALLENGE

Short Title: LILIE NEW VENTURE CHALLENGE

Department: Business

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Laboratory

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Undergraduate, Undergraduate Professional or Visiting Undergraduate level students.

Course Level: Undergraduate Upper-Level

Description: In this capstone project-based experiential learning course, students work on their own startup ideas in teams using the frameworks taught in the E&I framework courses (financing and strategy for startups, new enterprises, business modeling for entrepreneurs, human and social context in entrepreneurship). To apply for this course visit http://lilie.link/elab-app. Instructor Permission Required.

BUSI 477 - SPECIAL TOPICS

Short Title: SPECIAL TOPICS

Department: Business

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar, Lecture, Laboratory, Internship/Practicum

Credit Hours: 1-4

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Undergraduate, Undergraduate Professional or Visiting Undergraduate level students.

Course Level: Undergraduate Upper-Level

Description: Topics and credit hours vary each semester. Contact department for current semester's topic(s). Repeatable for Credit.

BUSI 480 - MARKETING ANALYTICS

Short Title: MARKETING ANALYTICS

Department: Business

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Undergraduate, Undergraduate Professional or Visiting Undergraduate level students.

Course Level: Undergraduate Upper-Level

Prerequisite(s): BUSI 380

Description: Marketing is evolving from an art to a science as data is now the key source of decision making. In this course students learn how to use data analytics to address decisions by marketing managers, with emphasis on pricing and promotion. Students will understand how different types of data can—or cannot—be used to answer managerial questions and how better planning can simplify the analytics and increase confidence in the findings. The course is organized around a hierarchy of topics. We begin with understanding pricing and promoting to an individual customer. We then move to more aggregate decisions, such as setting regular and promoted prices at the product level, managing category pricing, and store analytics. This course is practical and hands-on, analyzing data from real-world managerial problems, through collaborations with leading retailers and consulting firms. Working knowledge of statistics (e.g., t-test and regression analysis) is required. Students learn and use R for data analysis; no prior experience with R is necessary. The goal is not to train students to become experts in statistics or computer science; rather, students will learn to become a bridge between data scientists and managers.

BUSI 491 - ACCOUNTING THEORY

Short Title: ACCOUNTING THEORY

Department: Business

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Undergraduate, Undergraduate Professional or Visiting Undergraduate level students.

Course Level: Undergraduate Upper-Level

Prerequisite(s): BUSI 405

Description: The aim of this seminar is to impart an understanding of the historical evolution of the literature on financial accounting theory and accounting principles, as well as emerging developments in accounting research. A companion objective is to come to understand the evolving dynamic of the standard-setting process for financial reporting in the United States and at the international level, including consideration of the “political” intrusions into this process. Readings will be drawn from the periodical literature, books and monographs, and reports. A term paper will be required. The prerequisite for undergraduates is BUSI 405, but the course will also be open also to a small number of other students who have taken just BUSI 305. MBA students: Prerequisite is MGMT 601. PhD students: no prerequisites. All students must obtain the prior permission of the instructor. Course may not be taken pass/fail and may not be audited. Enrollment will be limited. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for BUSI 491 if student has credit for MACC 591/MGMT 591.

BUSI 498 - APPLIED BUSINESS EXPERIENCE

Short Title: APPLIED BUSINESS EXPERIENCE

Department: Business

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Course Type: Internship/Practicum

Credit Hour: 1

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Undergraduate, Undergraduate Professional or Visiting Undergraduate level students.

Course Level: Undergraduate Upper-Level

Prerequisite(s): BUSI 305 and BUSI 310

Description: Provides one hour of university credit for faculty-approved internship. Undergraduate Business major students will participate in enriching work experiences (including traditional summer internships) as a complement to what is offered in the classroom. Students must obtain approval from the Director of Undergraduate Business Programs and must submit an offer letter from the internship provider as well as a letter indicating completion and satisfactory performance. Instructor permission required and must be obtained prior to the start of the internship. Department Permission Required. Repeatable for Credit.

BUSI 499 - UNDERGRADUATE BUSINESS INDEPENDENT STUDY

Short Title: UG BUSINESS INDEPENDENT STUDY

Department: Business

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Independent Study

Credit Hours: 1-3

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Undergraduate, Undergraduate Professional or Visiting Undergraduate level students.

Course Level: Undergraduate Upper-Level

Description: Repeatable for Credit.

BUSI 500 - INDEPENDENT STUDY

Short Title: INDEPENDENT STUDY

Department: Business

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Independent Study

Credit Hours: 1.5-3

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the PHD-BUSI program. Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: Repeatable for Credit.

BUSI 501 - DOCTORAL MARKETING RESEARCH SEMINAR

Short Title: DOCTORAL MARK. RES. SEMINAR

Department: Business

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Course Type: Research

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the PHD-BUSI program. Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: Repeatable for Credit.

BUSI 503 - SEMINAR IN JUDGEMENT AND DECISION MAKING

Short Title: SEM IN JDGMT & DECISION MAKING

Department: Business

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the PHD-BUSI program. Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

Course Level: Graduate

BUSI 504 - GAME THEORY

Short Title: GAME THEORY

Department: Business

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the PHD-BUSI program. Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: Game theory is a discipline that provides a mathematical methodology for modeling and analyzing interactive decisions among multiple agents. Game theory has a wide range of applications in economics, political science, but most importantly (in my opinion) business. The approach of this course will be somewhere between that of a typical economics class (i.e. very mathematical) and that of a typical business seminar (applied and paper based.) Definitions will be stated formally, and arguments will be developed rigorously. At the same time, much of the course will be devoted to using game theory to understand applications in economics and business. Taking these applications as a starting point, we will develop an understanding of what constitutes a good mathematical model for addressing a business question. Repeatable for Credit.

BUSI 505 - SEMINAR IN CONSUMER BEHAVIOR

Short Title: SEMINAR IN CONSUMER BEHAVIOR

Department: Business

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: Repeatable for Credit.

BUSI 506 - ADVANCED TOPICS IN MARKETING RESEARCH

Short Title: ADVANCED TOPICS IN MARKT. RES.

Department: Business

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the PHD-BUSI program. Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: The purpose of this seminar is to examine recent work in, or relevant to, consumer research. We will select a set of topics to be considered over the semester, often triggered by a new article of particular interest or student interests. For each topic considered, a few articles will be chosen, and we will read and discuss those. Our goals will be to gain exposure to the latest ideas in consumer research and to develop research ideas. In particular, each week we should generate in class the design/idea for at least one new study in the focal topic area. Repeatable for Credit.

BUSI 507 - BAYESIAN APPLICATIONS IN MARKETING LITERATURE

Short Title: BAYESIAN APPS IN MARKETING LIT

Department: Business

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the PHD-BUSI program. Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: The course aims to develop an understanding of Bayesian empirical applications in the Marketing literature. The course starts with a brief theoretical foundation to Bayesian inference and subsequently focuses on empirical applications in the Marketing literature. The aim of this course is not to equip students with the methodological tools of Bayesian inference. It is assumed that students are familiar with these methodologies. Academic papers from the Marketing literature are assigned to the class and discussed in class. Repeatable for Credit.

BUSI 510 - ANALYTICAL MODELS IN MARKETING

Short Title: ANALYTICAL MODELS IN MARKETING

Department: Business

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the PHD-BUSI program. Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: Repeatable for Credit.

BUSI 511 - SELECTED TOPICS IN MARKETING

Short Title: SELECT TOPICS IN MARKETING

Department: Business

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the PHD-BUSI program. Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

Course Level: Graduate

BUSI 515 - MICRO FOUNDATIONS OF ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT

Short Title: MICRO FOUNDATIONS - ORG & MGMT

Department: Business

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the PHD-BUSI program. Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: Repeatable for Credit.

BUSI 520 - PYTHON FOR BUSINESS RESEARCH

Short Title: PYTHON FOR BUSINESS RESEARCH

Department: Business

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Students who are registered in the following programs may not enroll: EMBA HMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: Introduction to python language and ecosystem and libraries important for business research including data handling, graphics, econometrics, optimization, simulation, machine learning, web scraping, and natural language processing.

BUSI 521 - FINANCIAL ECONOMICS I

Short Title: FINANCIAL ECONOMICS I

Department: Business

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the PHD-BUSI program. Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Prerequisite(s): ECON 501 and ECON 502

Description: Introduction to asset pricing and portfolio choice theory. Covers mathematical analysis of single-period and dynamic models, including pricing by arbitrage, mean-variance analysis, factor models, dynamic optimization, recursive utility, and an introduction to continuous-time finance. Cross-list: ECON 505.

BUSI 522 - CORPORATE FINANCE

Short Title: CORPORATE FINANCE

Department: Business

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the PHD-BUSI program. Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: This course will prepare students for a career as a scholar in finance. To do so, we will read and discuss key scholarly papers in the field. Our focus will be on classic and recent research papers in the field of corporate finance. The course is structured to introduce students to selected areas of research and research methods, rather than to be encyclopedic in its coverage. Repeatable for Credit.

BUSI 523 - EMPIRICAL METHODS IN FINANCE

Short Title: EMPIRICAL METHODS IN FINANCE

Department: Business

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: This course is intended to get students up to speed with a toolbox and working facility of methods commonly used in empirical finance research. For each method, we will follow a three-step learning process. We first cover the econometrics from a mathematical (but light and intuitive) approach. Then we will observe researchers using the method in the wild. Then you will use it yourself through exercises and problem sets. Repeatable for Credit.

BUSI 524 - FINANCE: SPECIAL TOPICS I

Short Title: FINANCE: SPECIAL TOPICS I

Department: Business

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the PHD-BUSI program. Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: This course provides a brief review of the literature on derivative pricing and the term structure of interest rates. If we have time we may also read some papers on the financial crisis. The objective is to prepare students to critically think about the current research in each these areas and, at the same time, give some basic knowledge about each of these research areas. The course is intended for Ph.D. students. This course is very quantitative and requires basic familiarity with asset pricing theory (BUSI 521). Even though, the course is very quantitative, emphasis is given to intuition instead to mathematical rigor. Repeatable for Credit.

BUSI 525 - FINANCE: SPECIAL TOPICS II

Short Title: FINANCE: SPECIAL TOPICS II

Department: Business

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the PHD-BUSI program. Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: Repeatable for Credit.

BUSI 526 - FINANCE: SPECIAL TOPICS III

Short Title: FINANCE: SPECIAL TOPICS III

Department: Business

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the PHD-BUSI program. Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: This course examines the empirical asset pricing side of financial economics. The course will focus on the development of stylized facts and tools for the investigation of data and on the underlying theoretical asset pricing frameworks. We will also read recent research papers in empirical asset pricing and generate ideas for future research.

BUSI 527 - FINANCE: SPECIAL TOPICS IV

Short Title: FINANCE: SPECIAL TOPICS IV

Department: Business

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the PHD-BUSI program. Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

Course Level: Graduate

BUSI 530 - INTRODUCTION TO ACCOUNTING RESEARCH

Short Title: INTRO TO ACCT. RESEARCH

Department: Business

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the PHD-BUSI program. Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: The course offers a thorough and broad-ranging introduction to accounting theory and research. It covers origins and evolution of key relevant accounting institutions, thought, paradigms and methods. Repeatable for Credit.

BUSI 531 - EMPIRICAL METHODS IN ACCOUNTING

Short Title: EMPIRICAL METHODS IN ACCOUNTNG

Department: Business

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the PHD-BUSI program. Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: Repeatable for Credit.

BUSI 532 - ANALYTICAL RESEARCH IN ACCOUNTING

Short Title: ANALYTICAL RESEARCH IN ACCT

Department: Business

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the PHD-BUSI program. Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: Repeatable for Credit.

BUSI 533 - CONTEMPORARY ACCOUNTING RESEARCH TOPICS

Short Title: CONTEMPORARY ACCT. RES. TOPICS

Department: Business

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the PHD-BUSI program. Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: In this PhD seminar, students will relate and reconcile key theoretical and analytical insights that have emerged in the accounting literature with the vast empirical/experimental research. Specifically, we will pick selected topics of mainstream interest in accounting, review key analytical insights in each topic and relate/reconcile these insights with empirical findings. Where possible, we will attempt to generate testable empirical predictions as well as identify opportunities for analytical research. Topics include agency theory, performance evaluation and incentives, corporate governance, disclosure theory, aspects of auditing, cost measurement and product/capacity planning.

BUSI 540 - STRATEGY I

Short Title: STRATEGY I

Department: Business

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the PHD-BUSI program. Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: This course provides a Ph.D. level seminar focused on seminal theory and recent theoretical approaches in the strategic management literature. The literature in strategic management attempts to explain the differences in the performance and survival of firms by analyzing the effects of a variety of factors at multiple levels, including countries, industries, organizational networks, firms, teams, and individuals. The intent of this seminar is to provide a foundation for conducting and publishing original research in strategic management. The seminar will cover several topics in the field along with relevant theoretical perspectives developed in economics, finance, organization theory, psychology, and sociology. Over the course of the semester, you will: • Read a large amount of articles published in the leading journals of the field; • Evaluate different theoretical perspectives; • Constructively critique empirical research; • Formulate novel research ideas that advance the field of strategic management; • Professionally present research ideas and respond to comments; and • Develop ideas into a research paper that provides the foundations for a future theoretical paper or empirical study. Repeatable for Credit.

BUSI 541 - STRATEGY II

Short Title: STRATEGY II

Department: Business

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the PHD-BUSI program. Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: Strategic management research attempts to explain the differences in firm behaviors and outcomes by analyzing the effects of a variety of factors at multiple levels, including countries, industries, firms, teams, and individuals. This seminar is the second part of the strategic management seminar series (The first part is Business 540: Strategic Management Theory). While Business 540 focuses on seminal theory and recent theoretical approaches in the strategic management literature, this seminar focuses on phenomena and research topics in strategy research. It provides an overview of classic and current research topics including innovation and technology strategy, strategic alliances and networks, international strategy, product diversification, corporate governance, executive leadership, strategic decision processes, change and adaptation. Specific topics and phenomena will be examined from both theoretical and empirical perspectives. From the theoretical perspective, we will discuss how the various theories discussed in Business 540 are used to explain these phenomena. From the empirical perspective, we will discuss various research designs and methods used to in research on these topics. Overall, the intent of this seminar is to provide students a foundation for conducting and publishing original research in strategic management. Repeatable for Credit.

BUSI 542 - ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE

Short Title: ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE

Department: Business

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the PHD-BUSI program. Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: Repeatable for Credit.

BUSI 543 - EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Short Title: EXEC LEADERSHIP & CORP GOV

Department: Business

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the PHD-BUSI program. Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: Repeatable for Credit.

BUSI 544 - CONTEMPORARY MANAGEMENT THOUGHT

Short Title: CONTEMPORARY MGMT THOUGHT

Department: Business

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the PHD-BUSI program. Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

Course Level: Graduate

BUSI 545 - STRATEGY RESEARCH IN CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT

Short Title: STRATEGY RESEARCH IN CORP DEV.

Department: Business

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the PHD-BUSI program. Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

Course Level: Graduate

BUSI 546 - EMERGING MARKET STRATEGY

Short Title: EMERGING MARKET STRATEGY

Department: Business

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the PHD-BUSI program. Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

Course Level: Graduate

BUSI 547 - SEMINAR ON INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Short Title: INNOVATION & ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Department: Business

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the PHD-BUSI program. Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: The purpose of this Ph.D. seminar is to provide basic foundations and knowledge of current research in innovation and entrepreneurship. We will cover seminar articles as well as the cutting edge foci in the field. Over the course of this seminar, each student should evaluate and critically review the assigned readings, develop a mental model of the literature on innovation and entrepreneurship, and develop new ideas and approaches that advance some portion of the theory/research.

BUSI 548 - CORPORATE STRATEGY

Short Title: CORPORATE STRATEGY

Department: Business

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the PHD-BUSI program. Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

Course Level: Graduate

BUSI 549 - STRATEGY PRO-SEMINAR

Short Title: STRATEGY PRO-SEMINAR

Department: Business

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the PHD-BUSI program. Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: This course will expose you to the research areas of the entire strategy and organizational behavior faculty at the Jones School and possible invited guests. Repeatable for Credit.

BUSI 550 - CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Short Title: CORP SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Department: Business

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the PHD-BUSI program. Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

Course Level: Graduate

BUSI 551 - STRATEGY RESEARCH IN CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT: STRATEGIC ALLIANCES AND ACQUISITIONS

Short Title: STRATEGY RESEARCH IN CORP DEV

Department: Business

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Research

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the PHD-BUSI program. Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

Course Level: Graduate

BUSI 552 - DESIGN OF BUSINESS RESEARCH

Short Title: DESIGN OF BUSINESS RESEARCH

Department: Business

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: Provides doctoral students with introduction to the design of social research, with particular emphasis on research in the domain of business.

BUSI 553 - NETWORK THEORY AND APPLICATIONS

Short Title: NETWORK THEORY

Department: Business

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: This course explores network theory and its applications to organizational phenomena. By examining the structure of relations among actors, network approaches seek to explain variations in beliefs, behaviors, and outcomes. Each session progresses from classic studies to more recent applications and refinements of theory and methods.

BUSI 554 - SOCIAL EVALUATIONS OF ORGANIZATIONS

Short Title: SOCIAL EVALUATIONS OF ORGS

Department: Business

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: This is a doctoral-level seminar that explores research on social evaluations of organizations, including reputation, celebrity, legitimacy, status, and stigma. All these play a critical role for organizational success and survival. We will explore foundational as well as more recently published work, with a mix of theoretical and empirical articles.

BUSI 555 - MANAGEMENT SCHOLARSHIP

Short Title: MANAGEMENT SCHOLARSHIP

Department: Business

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the PHD-BUSI program. Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: This course provides an overview of the essential aspects of management scholarship for doctoral students. The readings will demonstrate recent theoretical and empirical trends in management research. We will discuss the different profiles of leading management journals and the importance of publishing credible and transparent research. The course will be concluded by showing how knowledge is created from the collaboration of authors, reviewers, and editors.

BUSI 561 - MICRO ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR

Short Title: MICRO ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR

Department: Business

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the PHD-BUSI program. Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: This is a Ph.D. foundational course on the major research streams and theoretical approaches to the field of micro organizational behavior. Its primary objectives are to familiarize students with the field's fundamental assumptions, phenomena, concepts and theories, and to provide the students with a foundation from which they may start generating their own research interests and building their own research program. The course serves as a crucial building block for the comprehensive examine in the Ph.D. program in organizational behavior.

BUSI 562 - BECOMING AN ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR SCHOLAR

Short Title: BECOMING AN OB SCHOLAR

Department: Business

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the PHD-BUSI program. Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: In this seminar, we will cover the foundational skills to become a productive and impactful organizational scholar, including how to identify a research passion, formulate a research question, theorize the "hook" of a paper and communicate results. The course will also address other practical parts of building a career as an organizational scholar, including developing a professional network, understanding the journal submission process, and critically evaluating others' work.

BUSI 563 - SOCIOLOGY OF ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR

Short Title: SOCIOLOGY OF OB

Department: Business

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: What determines how organizations are internally structured and why? This seminar provides an introduction to scholarship in internal organizational dynamics that affect both decision-making at the more micro-level (e.g., hiring, discrimination, segregation) and interactions with external environments (e.g., strategic planning). While the research covered in the course represents an important component of contemporary economic sociology, the course does not cover much that often goes under the heading of economic sociology. Rather, the focus is on getting a closer understanding of contemporary sociological research that addresses questions that bear on internal- organization-relevant issues.

BUSI 564 - ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR SPECIAL TOPICS I

Short Title: OB SPECIAL TOPICS I

Department: Business

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the PHD-BUSI program. Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: The focus of this course is the research area of the assigned faculty member. Repeatable for Credit.

BUSI 565 - ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR SPECIAL TOPICS II

Short Title: OB SPECIAL TOPICS II

Department: Business

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the PHD-BUSI program. Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: The focus of this course is the research area of the assigned faculty member. Repeatable for Credit.

BUSI 566 - ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR SPECIAL TOPICS III

Short Title: OB SPECIAL TOPICS III

Department: Business

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the PHD-BUSI program. Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: The focus of this course is the research area of the assigned faculty member. Repeatable for Credit.

BUSI 567 - ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR SPECIAL TOPICS IV

Short Title: OB SPECIAL TOPICS IV

Department: Business

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the PHD-BUSI program. Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: The focus of this course is the research area of the assigned faculty member. Repeatable for Credit.

BUSI 568 - ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR SPECIAL TOPICS V

Short Title: OB SPECIAL TOPICS V

Department: Business

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the PHD-BUSI program. Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: The focus of this course is the research area of the assigned faculty member. Repeatable for Credit.

BUSI 569 - ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR SPECIAL TOPICS VI

Short Title: OB SPECIAL TOPICS VI

Department: Business

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the PHD-BUSI program. Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: The focus of this course is the research area of the assigned faculty member. Repeatable for Credit.

BUSI 570 - ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR SPECIAL TOPICS VII

Short Title: OB SPECIAL TOPICS VII

Department: Business

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the PHD-BUSI program. Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: The focus of this course is the research area of the assigned faculty member. Repeatable for Credit.

BUSI 571 - MARKOV DECISION PROCESSES IN OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

Short Title: MARKOV PROCESSES IN OPS MGMT

Department: Business

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the PHD-BUSI program. Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: This course introduces students to Markov Decision Processes, which are models of decision making under uncertainty that play a foundational role in operations management. Topics comprise the optimality conditions (Bellman equations), algorithms to obtain optimal policies, including dynamic programming, and both reinforcement learning approximations and bounding approaches to deal with intractable models.

BUSI 572 - GAME THEORY IN OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

Short Title: GAME THEORY IN OPS MGMT

Department: Business

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the PHD-BUSI program. Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: This course teaches students to model and analyze agent behavior and incentives in operational settings. Topics include strategic consumer behavior (in pricing and revenue management), autonomous supplier behavior (in two-sided marketplaces), contract theory (in supply chain management), information transmission (in platform design), and competition (in manufacturing and product placement).

BUSI 573 - STOCHASTIC MODELS IN OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

Short Title: STOCHASTIC MODELS IN OPS MGMT

Department: Business

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the PHD-BUSI program. Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: This course introduces students to stochastic models of manufacturing and service enterprises, for which uncertainty is a key aspect of performance. It focuses on the workflow optimization for operational competitiveness, capacity and revenue management, as well as the operations of online platforms, which play an increasingly important role in delivering services to customers.

BUSI 677 - SPECIAL TOPICS

Short Title: SPECIAL TOPICS

Department: Business

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Internship/Practicum, Laboratory, Lecture, Seminar, Independent Study

Credit Hours: 1-4

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Visiting Graduate level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: Topics and credit hours vary each semester. Contact department for current semester's topic(s). Repeatable for Credit.

BUSI 711 - DATA-DRIVEN MARKETING I

Short Title: DATA-DRIVEN MARKETING I

Department: Business

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the MDS, OMCS or OMDS programs. Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: Introduction to the key concepts underlying the function of marketing and its interaction with other functions in a business enterprise. Explores marketing's role in defining, creating, and communicating value to customers.

BUSI 712 - DATA-DRIVEN MARKETING II

Short Title: DATA-DRIVEN MARKETING II

Department: Business

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the MDS, OMCS or OMDS programs. Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: This course will leverage quantitative marketing analysis for important marketing problems such as churn forecasting, customer equity, targeting, identifying key dimensions of customer preferences, new product development, segmentation, and perceptual maps.

BUSI 721 - DATA-DRIVEN FINANCE I

Short Title: DATA-DRIVEN FINANCE I

Department: Business

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the MDS, OMCS or OMDS programs. Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Prerequisite(s): COMP 614 (may be taken concurrently)

Description: A python-based introduction to financial markets and investment analysis. No prior knowledge of finance is required, but students should have some prior exposure to python. Topics: risk and return in asset markets, portfolio optimization, and analysis of corporate investment projects.

BUSI 722 - DATA-DRIVEN FINANCE II

Short Title: DATA-DRIVEN FINANCE II

Department: Business

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the MDS, OMCS or OMDS programs. Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Prerequisite(s): COMP 614 (may be taken concurrently)

Description: A python-based introduction to derivative securities and quantitative investment. Topics: investment and risk-management with options and futures, valuation of options, applications of machine learning for portfolio selection, and analysis of investment returns.

BUSI 731 - FOUNDATIONS OF OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

Short Title: FOUNDATIONS OF OPERATIONS MGMT

Department: Business

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the MDS, OMCS or OMDS programs. Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: Introduction to the design and integration of successful operations tactics both within the organization and across supply chains. The course focuses on understanding, managing and improving processes and flows of products, customers and information and touches on bottlenecks, inventory, quality management, queues, and strategic issues in operations.

BUSI 732 - QUANTITATIVE OPERATIONS

Short Title: QUANTITATIVE OPERATIONS

Department: Business

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the MDS, OMCS or OMDS programs. Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: This applied course focuses on the data transformation of operations management. It addresses the impact of modern data analysis on process optimization, production, Inventory and supply chain issues. Introducing and using advanced statistics, optimization and machine learning techniques.

BUSI 800 - PHD RESEARCH

Short Title: PHD RESEARCH

Department: Business

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Course Type: Research

Credit Hours: 1-12

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the PHD-BUSI program. Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: Repeatable for Credit.

BUSI 801 - PHD RESEARCH II

Short Title: PHD RESEARCH II

Department: Business

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Course Type: Research

Credit Hours: 1-12

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the PHD-BUSI program. Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: Repeatable for Credit.

MGMT 500 - APPLIED BUSINESS EXPERIENCE

Short Title: APPLIED BUSINESS EXPERIENCE

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Course Type: Internship/Practicum

Credit Hours: 0.75

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the MBA program. Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: Full-time MBA students will participate in enriching and meaningful work experiences (including traditional summer internships) as a critical complement to what is offered in the classroom and in other applied learning experiences, such as the Global Field Experience. Work experiences allow students to refine their fluency, capabilities, and confidence in a business setting, while taking what they learn in the classroom into a professional setting.

MGMT 501 - FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

Short Title: FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the HMBA, MBA or OMBA programs. Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: Introduction to the preparation, analysis, and use of corporate financial reports. Covers the basic techniques of financial reporting and analysis from the perspective of managers as well as external users of information such as investors. Required for MBA.

MGMT 502 - MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING

Short Title: MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the HMBA, MBA or OMBA programs. Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: Introduction to the use of financial and cost information by managers in budgeting, resource allocation, pricing, quality control, and other contexts to help managers set goals and monitor and evaluate performance.

MGMT 503 - MANAGEMENT CONTROL

Short Title: MANAGEMENT CONTROL

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: This course builds on earlier courses on cost management and corporate strategy and focuses on the management control systems that can be used for the effective implementation of strategy. Included topics are the balanced scorecard, stretch budgets, performance evaluation and incentives, organizational and operational controls, and the development of metrics to motivate and evaluate performance.

MGMT 509 - LEADERSHIP & TEAMS

Short Title: LEADERSHIP & TEAMS

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the HMBA program.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: Leadership is essential for organizational effectiveness, and in the modern workplace, work is primarily completed by teams. Thus, it is essential that students learn how to effectively lead and work within teams. This course will teach students leadership attributes, behaviors, relationships between leaders and team members, and leading effective teams through team composition, development, and management of team processes. A variety of teaching techniques including lectures, case analysis, and experiential exercises will be used to help students to understand and internalize scientifically-proven knowledge.

MGMT 510 - ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR

Short Title: ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the HMBA, MBA or OMBA programs. Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: Study of the many factors, which influence how individuals, groups, and teams behave and function in complex organizations and how they can be effectively managed. Required for MBA.

MGMT 511 - LEADERSHIP

Short Title: LEADERSHIP

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the OMBA program. Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Prerequisite(s): MGMT 510

Description: This course aims to develop a more thorough understanding of leadership and the leadership process. Through this exploration, it is hoped that students will come to understand themselves better within the leadership context (i.e., as a follower, as a self-leader, and as a leader of others).

MGMT 512 - LEADING CHANGE

Short Title: LEADING CHANGE

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 0.75

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the MBA program. Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: Emphasizes understanding of what constitutes effective organizational designs; considers both the macro designing of change initiatives and the micro execution of those initiatives.

MGMT 513 - NEGOTIATIONS ILE

Short Title: NEGOTIATIONS ILE

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Course Type: Intensive Learning Experience

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the HMBA or OMBA programs. Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: Course provides opportunities for students to experience different phases of two-part, multi-party, and team negotiations. Its interactive format facilitates development of analytical and behavioral skills for effective negotiation. Topics include diagnosing conflict, decision making, adversarial vs. cooperative strategies, ethical and cultural factors, and third-party intervention.

MGMT 514 - ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE ILE

Short Title: ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE ILE

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Course Type: Intensive Learning Experience

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the HMBA or OMBA programs. Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: The primary goal of this course is to help you become effective leaders of organizational change. Students will learn, discuss and put into action an important framework for managing organizational change. Participation in this course will: 1) Provide you with an effective framework for managing organizational change. 2) Improve your competencies as both a leader and participant in change.

MGMT 515 - GLOBAL FIELD EXPERIENCE

Short Title: GLOBAL FIELD EXPERIENCE

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Intensive Learning Experience

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the OMBA program. Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: This unique experiential learning opportunity requires students to apply what was learned in the first year of the program through consulting projects on the ground in a designated country. The course fosters a global mindset and further develops the ability to tackle business challenges in dynamic, divers and complex environments. Department Permission Required. Repeatable for Credit.

MGMT 521 - BUSINESS LAW

Short Title: BUSINESS LAW

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the OMBA program. Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: This course examines the broad subject of law as it relates to business and is designed to help the student develop “legal astuteness.” That is, the ability to communicate effectively with counsel and to work together with counsel to solve complex problems and/or to protect and leverage the firm’s resources.

MGMT 527 - INTRODUCTION TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Short Title: INTRO TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the OMBA program. Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: Evaluating opportunities and developing a business concept; analyzing new ventures; pricing, selling, and cost control; attracting stakeholders and bootstrap finance; the legal form of business and taxation; financing, deal structure and venture capital; harvesting value; developing a business plan.

MGMT 531 - NEW ENTERPRISES

Short Title: NEW ENTERPRISES

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the OMBA program. Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: Evaluating opportunities for a new innovation-based enterprise; conceptualizing and developing a venture plan through an iterative process; articulating venture assumptions. Intended for students who want to start their own venture, join an early-stage venture, be entrepreneurial within an existing organization, or want to understand entrepreneurs and how to think entrepreneurially.

MGMT 540 - MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS

Short Title: MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the HMBA, MBA or OMBA programs. Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: Managerial economics deals with the application of microeconomic concepts for managerial decision making. The course covers market determination of prices, the impact of government interventions in markets, demand analysis and company pricing and output decisions to maximize profit, the short- and long-run profitability of companies under different market structures, game theory and strategic decision making, and the role of incentives in an organization.

MGMT 541 - ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS

Short Title: ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT OF BUSI

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: HMBA MBA OMBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: Examination of the global economic environment that serves as a backdrop for business decision making, with emphasis on the key macroeconomic policy goals and tools and how they affect exchange rates, interest rates, business cycles, and long-term economic growth.

MGMT 543 - FINANCE

Short Title: FINANCE

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the HMBA, MBA or OMBA programs. Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: Introduction to the theory and practice of corporate finance, with emphasis on topics such as valuation, capital budgeting, risk and return, and capital structure. Required for MBA.

MGMT 560 - CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Short Title: CORP SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 0.75

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the MBA program. Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: An exploration of the necessary ethical and legal basis of managerial decision making and the positive social and environmental contributions of the business firm.

MGMT 561 - BUSINESS-GOVERNMENT RELATIONS

Short Title: BUSINESS-GOVERNMENT RELATIONS

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA OMBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: Study of how public policy influences the private competitive environment of the firm. Examines the major political institutions and actors--Congress, the President, interest groups, the media, and administrative agencies--that shape U.S. public policy. Students analyze business political strategies and formulate several of their own.

MGMT 562 - CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Short Title: CORP SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the HMBA or OMBA programs. Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: An exploration of the ethical and legal bases of managerial decision making and the social dimension of the business firm.

MGMT 563 - CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Short Title: CORP SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Intensive Learning Experience

Credit Hours: 2

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the HMBA program. Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: An exploration of the ethical and legal bases of managerial decision making and the social dimension of the business firm.

MGMT 570 - COMPETITIVE AND INDUSTRY ANALYSIS

Short Title: COMPETITIVE STRATEGY

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the HMBA, MBA or OMBA programs. Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: Systematic examination of models and techniques used to analyze a competitive situation within an industry from a strategic perspective. Examines the roles of key players in competitive situations and the fundamentals of analytical and fact-oriented strategic reasoning. Examples of applied competitive and industry analysis are emphasized. Required for MBA.

MGMT 571 - STRATEGY FORMULATION AND IMPLEMENTATION

Short Title: STRATEGY FORMULATION

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the HMBA, MBA or OMBA programs. Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: This course focuses on formulating and implementing effective organizational strategy, including competitive positioning, core competencies and competitive advantage, cooperative arrangements, and tools for implementation.

MGMT 574 - OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

Short Title: OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the HMBA, MBA or OMBA programs. Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: Introduction to the design and integration of successful operations tactics both within the organization and across the supply chain. The course focuses on understanding, managing and improving processes and flows of products customers and information. Touching upon bottlenecks, inventory, quality management, and strategic issues in operations.

MGMT 580 - MARKETING

Short Title: MARKETING

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the HMBA, MBA or OMBA programs. Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: Introduction to the key concepts underlying the function of marketing and its interaction with other functions in a business enterprise. Explores marketing's role in defining, creating, and communicating value to customers. Primarily case-based with capstone simulation exercise, providing a foundation for advanced course work in marketing. Required for MBA.

MGMT 585 - HYBRID MBA LAUNCH

Short Title: HYBRID MBA LAUNCH

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Course Type: Intensive Learning Experience

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the HMBA program. Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: The Rice MBA Program Launch is composed of a rigorous one week experience intended to help acclimate students to the Jones School Culture, as well as the rapid pace of a top-tier graduate business program. At the end of Launch, students will be better prepared academically, professionally, administratively, and culturally to reap the full benefits of the MBA experience. The Rice MBA Program Launch is a mandatory activity for all incoming students.

MGMT 586 - PROFESSIONAL SEMINAR I

Short Title: PROFESSIONAL SEMINAR I

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 2.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the HMBA program. Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: In this experiential course, students deepen and apply the communication, team, and leadership skills through simulations and a team coaching model.

MGMT 587 - PROFESSIONAL SEMINAR II

Short Title: PROFESSIONAL SEMINAR II

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 2.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the HMBA program. Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: In this experiential course students engage with business leaders with a specific focus on integrating and synthesizing across the business disciplines to address big challanges and and sieze big opportunties.

MGMT 588 - STRATEGIC BUSINESS COMMUNICATION I

Short Title: STRATEGIC BUSINESS COMM I

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory

Credit Hour: 1

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the HMBA program. Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: Introduction to the strategy and usage of American-style business communication. Students will learn best practices for effective business writing, oral presentations, slide design, feedback delivery, and interpersonal skills.

MGMT 589 - GLOBAL FIELD EXPERIENCE

Short Title: GLOBAL FIELD EXPERIENCE

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Intensive Learning Experience

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the HMBA program. Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: This unique experiential learning opportunity requires students to apply what was learned in the first year of the program through consulting projects on the ground in a designated country. The course fosters a global mindset and further develops the ability to tackle business challenges in dynamic, divers and complex environments.

MGMT 590 - STRATEGIC BUSINESS COMMUNICATION II

Short Title: STRATEGIC BUSINESS COMM II

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hour: 1

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the HMBA program. Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: Continued instruction in the core strategic business communication skills that were introduced during Strategic Business Communication I.

MGMT 591 - ACCOUNTING THEORY

Short Title: ACCOUNTING THEORY

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Prerequisite(s): MGMT 601

Description: The aim of this seminar is to impart an understanding of the historical evolution of the literature on financial accounting theory and accounting principles, as well as emerging developments in accounting research. A companion objective is to come to understand the evolving dynamic of the standard-setting process for financial reporting in the United States and at the international level, including consideration of the “political” intrusions into this process. Readings will be drawn from the periodical literature, books and monographs, and reports. A term paper will be required. The prerequisite for undergraduates is BUSI 405, but the course will also be open also to a small number of other students who have taken just BUSI 305. MBA students: Prerequisite is MGMT 601. PhD students: no prerequisites. All students must obtain the prior permission of the instructor. Course may not be taken pass/fail and may not be audited. Enrollment will be limited. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for MGMT 591 if student has credit for BUSI 491/MACC 591.

MGMT 592 - STRATEGIC BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS

Short Title: STRATEGIC BUSI COMMUNICATION

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the OMBA program. Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: Introduction to the strategy and practice of business presentations. Includes frequent oral presentations (both individual and team) and feedback.

MGMT 593 - DATA ANALYSIS

Short Title: DATA ANALYSIS

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the OMBA program. Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: This course exposes the student to the most important ideas and methods relevant for data analysis in a business context. Emphasizing practical applications to real problems, the course covers the following topics: sampling, descriptive statistics, probability distributions, and regression analysis.

MGMT 594 - STRATEGIC BUSINESS COMMUNICATION I

Short Title: STRAT BUSINESS COMMUNICATION I

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory

Credit Hours: 0.75

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the MBA program. Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: Introduction to the strategy and usage of American-style business communication. Students will learn best practices for effective business writing, oral presentations, slide design, feedback delivery, and interpersonal skills.

MGMT 595 - DATA ANALYSIS

Short Title: DATA ANALYSIS

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the HMBA or MBA programs. Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: The ever-increasing capacity of computers to analyze data and the explosion of the amount of data available have resulted in an increased role for data analysis as an aid to business decision-making. This course exposes the student to the most important ideas and methods relevant for data analysis in a business context. Emphasizing practical applications to real problems, the course covers the following topics: sampling, descriptive statistics, probability distributions, and regression analysis.

MGMT 596 - STRATEGIC BUSINESS COMMUNICATION II

Short Title: STRATEGIC BUSINESS COMM II

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 0.75

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the MBA program. Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: Continued instruction in the core strategic business communication skills that were introduced during Strategic Business Communication I. In addition to a mandatory writing workshop, students will have the opportunity to select other communication topics, based on individual needs and interest.

MGMT 597 - DATA ANALYSIS II

Short Title: DATA ANALYSIS II

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the MBA, PMBA, WMBA or XMBA programs. Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: The ever-increasing capacity of computers to analyze data and the explosion of the amount of data available have resulted in an increased role for data analysis as an aid to business decision-making. This course exposes the student to the most important ideas and methods relevant for data analysis in a business context. Emphasizing practical applications to real problems, the course covering the following topics: sampling, descriptive statistics, probability distributions, and regression analysis. Required for MBA.

MGMT 598 - CAPSTONE CONSULTING PROJECT

Short Title: CAPSTONE CONSULTING PROJECT

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the OMBA program. Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: This course gives students the opportunity to apply the multi-functional (strategy, finance, marketing, organizational behavior, etc.) knowledge that they have gained in the program and their own professional experience to solve a complex, real-world managerial problem.

MGMT 599 - ACTION LEARNING PROJECT

Short Title: ACTION LEARNING PROJECT

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Intensive Learning Experience

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the MBA program. Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: The Action Learning Project (ALP) is a team-based, student consulting program where students will work with corporate and non-profit organizations across a variety of industries to tackle a robust real-world problem for them. Projects may include some combination of strategy, marketing, finance, operations & supply chain management, HR/talent management, etc. The teams will work with their company and ALP faculty to perform research and assessments to develop their detailed recommendations and present them to senior leadership.

MGMT 600 - INTERNATIONAL ENERGY SIMULATION

Short Title: INTL ENERGY SIMULATION

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Course Type: Intensive Learning Experience

Credit Hours: 0.75

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: The Jones Graduate School of Business International Energy Simulation is designed to create a real world environment in which multiple actors align and compete to achieve their distinct objectives. We will use a fictitious country that has a wide range of challenges and possible opportunities. You will be assigned to one of about 15 teams including government, energy companies, media, villagers, public policy institutions and others. Critical success factors include strategic thinking, the ability to build alliances, and a deep understanding of the perspectives of multiple stakeholders. Expect the unexpected.

MGMT 601 - FINANCIAL STATEMENT ANALYSIS

Short Title: FINANCIAL STATEMENT ANALYSIS

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA OMBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: Study of how investors, financial analysts, creditors, and managers use financial statement information in evaluating firm performance and in valuing firms. Emphasizes industry and firm-level analysis of accounting information using financial accounting concepts and finance theory. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for MGMT 601 if student has credit for MGMT 634/MGMT 635.

MGMT 603 - BUSINESS TAX STRATEGY: PRINCIPLES

Short Title: BUSINESS TAX STRAT: PRINCIPLES

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: Course covers the principles of taxation for business and investment planning and their application to business strategy. Topics covered include tax policy, taxing jurisdictions, fundamentals of tax planning, measurement of business income and deductions, tax reporting, financial statement impact of taxes, choice of entity, international taxation from a US perspective, mergers and acquisitions, and select individual tax topics affecting business professionals.

MGMT 604 - EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE FOR LEADERS

Short Title: EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: Employers seek leaders who possess not only the technical acumen to be proficient at their job task, but also the emotional intelligence necessary to build relationships and lead others. In this course, we will provide students the ability to discover their base level of emotional intelligence across a set of 12 learned capacities for recognizing their own feelings and those of others. We will also provide specific techniques and practice opportunities such that students can improve how they manage the emotions of themselves and others to contribute to effective performance at work.

MGMT 605 - BUSINESS TAX STRATEGY: INDUSTRY APPLICATIONS

Short Title: BUS. TAX STRAT: APPLICATIONS

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MACC MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Prerequisite(s): MGMT 603 (may be taken concurrently) or MACC 571

Description: Building on MGMT 603 Business Tax Strategy: Principles, this course considers tax strategy in several industries, including energy, real estate, health care, and entrepreneurship. Each setting provides unique tax challenges and opportunities. Students focus on an applied tax strategy project in their chosen industry of interest. MGMT 603 may be taken concurrently.

MGMT 606 - ENERGY FINANCE

Short Title: ENERGY FINANCE

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: Introduction to the valuation and financing of Energy Projects. We will learn from industry professionals about various types of energy projects their firms have undertaken, with a special emphasis on understanding how to evaluate the risks involved and the issues involved in getting the financing for these projects.

MGMT 607 - COMPETITIVE STRATEGIES AND EMERGING MARKETS

Short Title: COMP STRATEGY & EMERGING MKTS

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Prerequisite(s): (MGMT 570 or MGMP 570 or MGMW 570 or EMBA 991) and (MGMT 571 or MGMP 571 or MGMW 571 or EMBA 993 (may be taken concurrently))

Description: Emerging markets in recent times have become important players in the global economy. Competitive dynamics in these markets affects almost every manager, even those who have no direct interest in these markets. We will examine how emerging markets differ from developed economies and what such differences mean for businesses. EMBA 993 may be taken concurrently with MGMT 607.

MGMT 608 - DISRUPTION IN COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE

Short Title: DISRUPTION IN COMMERCIAL RE

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: With a seismic shift in commercial real estate due to technology-driven changes to distribution networks and the digitization of the economy, developers face challenging and evolving opportunities. How do you adapt and thrive when customer desires change at lightning speed and everyone competes against Amazon? Through simulations and a real-time case study, students learn to capture the rewards of customer-centric design using psychographics and quantitative methodologies.

MGMT 609 - ENERGY MARKETS IN TRANSITION

Short Title: ENERGY MARKETS IN TRANSITION

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: This course considers various publicly available projections of long-term world and U.S. energy markets to 2050. The focus is on the relative impact of input assumptions on modeled trends in the energy sector with an emphasis on renewables. Students will form teams to take a qualitative look at the risk, uncertainty and relative impact of economic growth, demographics, oil price, oil & gas supply, renewables cost, policy, and other assumptions. The teams will also consider how policies, investment and technology advances could drive energy trends to lower emissions. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for MGMT 609 if student has credit for MGMT 612.

MGMT 610 - FUNDAMENTALS OF THE ENERGY INDUSTRY

Short Title: FUNDAMENTALS OF THE ENERGY IND

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: The course is based on the principle that one cannot understand commodity markets without a good grasp of the technology and physical infrastructure behind production, transportation, and distribution of energy commodities and linkages between different segments of the energy complex. The review of the industry infrastructure will be followed by discussion of the institutional framework of the energy markets in the US and other developed economies, including discussion of the different types of participating business entities, types of transactions and regulatory infrastructure. The course will be divided into three groups of lectures, covering the natural gas industry, power and coal business and oil / refined products markets, with an additional shorter lecture on regulatory issues.

MGMT 611 - GEOPOLITICS OF ENERGY

Short Title: GEOPOLITICS OF ENERGY

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA OMBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: This course examines global trends in the production and use of energy, its impact on governance and the environment, and the dynamic forces shaping the sector: energy security, trade, and climate change. We examine the firm’s role in these areas, and the “above ground” risks arising from political, social and environmental forces. We also examine energy from the perspective of states, whether the big exporters like Russia and the Middle East, demand centers in Asia and Europe, or underdeveloped countries in Latin America and Africa seeking to leverage domestic reserves for export revenues and domestic development. Students will use academic theory and case discussion to highlight energy business challenges in countries with diverse political systems and wide-ranging levels of economic development.

MGMT 612 - ENERGY TRANSITION TRENDS AND POLICIES IN PRACTICE

Short Title: ENERGY TRANSITION IN PRACTICE

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA OMBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: This course considers the energy transition, consumption, production, and emission trends; international and U.S. domestic policy; the changing electricity market; and the role of renewables. Students will form project teams to consider the impact of the growing supply of sustainable and renewal energy in the energy sector and the impact on decarbonization. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for MGMT 612 if student has credit for MGMT 609.

MGMT 613 - SYSTEMS THINKING IN INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Short Title: SYSTEMS THINKING

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: This course explores the human and social dynamics critical to the evolving world of technology innovation and entrepreneurship. Topics include: social systems; entrepreneurial mindset; the future of work and organizations; understanding new fields and data; the changing relationship between humans and technology; and questions in privacy, security, and regulation.

MGMT 614 - STRATEGIC SOCIAL NETWORKS

Short Title: STRATEGIC SOCIAL NETWORKS

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: Students learn how, why, and when social networks can lead to successful career advancement, innovation, and investment opportunities, using data-analytics, exercises, and real-world cases.

MGMT 615 - BARGAINING

Short Title: BARGAINING

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: This course will help you become a better negotiator by better understanding the values, motivations, and psychological biases that drive people’s behaviors in negotiations. To achieve this goal, we will discuss theory and research on bargaining, and we will play strategic games that illustrate important concepts of negotiation situations.

MGMT 616 - ENERGY MARKET ORGANIZATION

Short Title: ENERGY MARKET ORGANIZATION

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: The course offers a review of the US energy markets across the entire commodity spectrum: natural gas, oil and refined products, electricity, renewables and renewable energy credits, coal and emission allowances. Some aspects of the international energy markets will be covered as well; to the extent the material is critical to understanding of the US energy business. The class is recommended to anyone contemplating a career in energy trading and marketing, energy risk management, or regulatory institutions.

MGMT 617 - THE INFORMATION ECONOMY: THEORY AND APPLICATIONS

Short Title: INFO ECONOMY: THEORY & APPL

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: This course offers an advanced introduction into the Economics of Information with an emphasis on core business applications.

MGMT 618 - BESTSELLERS: THE SCIENCE AND WISDOM

Short Title: BESTSELLERS: SCIENCE & WISDOM

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: There have been a lot of business books written over the years, making it difficult to navigate which ones contain wisdom grounded in sound science, and which ones make questionable claims and shaky promises. In this seminar, we’ll examine some bestselling books to help make us better people, leaders, and consumers of business advice.

MGMT 619 - HISTORY OF BUSINESS

Short Title: HISTORY OF BUSINESS

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: What is a business? For that matter, what is capitalism, the economic system in which business in the United States operates? And how have these concepts taken shape over American history, laying an indelible imprint on this country‘s social, political, and economic fortunes and struggles? This course examines the history of American business and American capitalism. We will examine how business firms have been organized, what types of economic activities (trade, industrial production, transportation, communication, and finance) businesses have engaged in, and how workers, employers, politicians, activists, and consumers have struggled to determine exactly what business should do and for whom.

MGMT 620 - FOUNDER'S JOURNEY

Short Title: FOUNDER'S JOURNEY

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hour: 1

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: This Seminar will introduce you to the experiences, lessons, failures and successes of founders from a wide array of organizations, industries and companies. You will be immersed in problem rich environments and industries, and hear first-hand how entrepreneurs got their journey jump-started, while getting inspired to begin your own. Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: BUSI 360.

MGMT 621 - NEW ENTERPRISES

Short Title: NEW ENTERPRISES

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: Evaluating opportunities for a new innovation-based enterprise; conceptualizing and developing a venture plan through an iterative process; articulating venture assumptions; testing venture assumptions through experimentation. Intended for students who want to start their own venture, join an early-stage venture, be entrepreneurial within an existing organization, or want to understand entrepreneurs and how to think entrepreneurially.

MGMT 623 - EARLY DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN A BIOTECH/MEDTECH STARTUP

Short Title: ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN BIOTECH

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 0.75

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: Provides an insider's perspective on workings and challenges of early to mid-stage biotech (pharmaceutical) and medtech (medical device) startups. Live case studies highlight issues unique to this space including pre-clinical & clinical development, licensing & business development, the FDA, and intellectual property and patent strategies. Intended for students considering a career in an entrepreneurial life sciences company. Previous or contemporaneous coursework in entrepreneurship or healthcare is preferred.

MGMT 624 - ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN THE ERA OF ENERGY TRANSITION

Short Title: ENTREP. IN ENERGY TRANSITION

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Intensive Learning Experience

Credit Hours: 0.75

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: The energy transition provides a unique opportunity for entrepreneurs to overcome the challenges of the energy sector’s traditionally slow adoption cycle, short business cycle, and expensive product development cycle. This course provides the entrepreneur with context and learnings from major energy subsectors (renewables, petrochemicals, power, building materials, and oil and gas) needed to build a successful venture.

MGMT 625 - DESIGN THINKING

Short Title: DESIGN THINKING

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA MBA OMBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: Design Thinking is a problem-solving process that can be used to reduce risk when launching a new idea and increase your chances of developing an innovative solution that people want. Through our human-centered approach we will gain new insights into high-potential problem spaces and use an iterative experimentation process to ensure efficient resource utilization. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for MGMT 625 if student has credit for MGMT 764.

MGMT 626 - FINANCING THE STARTUP VENTURE

Short Title: FINANCING THE STARTUP VENTURE

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: The goal of this course is to provide students with an overview of financing options for startups. The course covers crowdfunding, angel investors, accelerators, and the venture capital industry; the organization and operation of venture capital funds; investment methodology; monitoring and portfolio liquidation.

MGMT 627 - ENTERPRISE ACQUISITION

Short Title: ENTERPRISE ACQUISITION

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA OMBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: The needs approach to buying and selling businesses; enterprise valuation; deal and contract structuring; mergers and acquisitions; leveraged buyouts; consolidating fragmented industries.

MGMT 628 - INTRODUCTION TO USER EXPERIENCE

Short Title: INTRO TO USER EXPERIENCE

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Intensive Learning Experience

Credit Hours: 0.75

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA OMBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: This project-based course introduces the user experience concepts needed to lead UX projects including key UX concepts, the UX lifecyle, user research, and design. Course will include seminal readings about UX, business case studies, and project-based course work.

MGMT 629 - THE ENDURING ENTERPRISE

Short Title: THE ENDURING ENTERPRISE

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: You’re in charge of a company, whether by founding, buying, inheriting, or promotion within it. You pour your heart and soul into it. Your customers and employees love it. It means something, and you want it to endure. This course is about the enduring enterprise, from startup to long-term sustainability.

MGMT 630 - SUSTAINABLE FINANCE AND IMPACT INVESTING

Short Title: SUSTAINABLE FINANCE

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Prerequisite(s): (MGMT 543 or MGMP 543 or MGMW 543 or MGMT 843)

Description: In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, understanding sustainable finance and impact investing is crucial for investors and business leaders when making informed financial choices. This course provides an in-depth exploration of the shift toward sustainable business practices, emphasizing if, when, and how to integrate non-financial factors into financial decision-making. Participants will explore topics including public and private markets, reporting and measurement, corporate activism, and innovative product design. The curriculum touches on current topics that may include climate risk, diversity in board representation, and emerging sustainability regulation. The course incorporates a blend of new research, case studies, and discussions with leading practitioners, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of sustainable finance incentives, challenges, and opportunities.

MGMT 631 - HEALTH INSURANCE IN THE U.S.: THE ESSENTIALS

Short Title: HEALTH INSURANCE IN THE U.S.

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: The basics that all executives, especially those working in the health care industry, need to know about health insurance programs, public and private markets, pricing, risk management and how insurance companies think about their business. After covering the basics, the course examines the rapid shifts occurring as a result of the Affordable Care Act and other environmental and legislative changes.

MGMT 632 - CONSUMER FINANCE

Short Title: CONSUMER FINANCE

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: Introduction to household financial decision making and consumer financial products. We will use rational and behavioral models to understand how financial products serve consumers’ needs with respect to managing risk, borrowing, investing, and moving funds. We will discuss how technology, data, and regulation are affecting the consumer finance sector.

MGMT 633 - ROLES OF PHYSICIANS, SCIENTISTS, ENGINEERS AND MBA’S IN HIGH-TECH STARTUPS

Short Title: LIFE SCIENCE ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: This pragmatic course combines core lectures on entrepreneurship with special guest presentations by notable life science entrepreneurs. It explores the roles that physicians, scientists, engineers, and MBA's play in biotech, medical device, and healthcare companies, as well as major trends in Angel and Venture Capital Financings of Startups. Lectures on entrepreneurial team building, leadership and career planning are included. Cross-list: BIOE 633.

MGMT 634 - USING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO EVALUATE FIRM PERFORMANCE

Short Title: USING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA OMBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: This course is designed to develop basic skills in financial statement analysis with special emphasis on understanding, organizing and summarizing financial data for decision making purposes related to valuation. The course focuses on financial and accounting analysis which consists of documenting and understanding a firm's profitability relative to past performance and comparable firms. Ratio analysis, accounting quality, and earnings management are the focal points of this portion of the course. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for MGMT 634 if student has credit for MGMT 601.

MGMT 635 - ACCOUNTING-BASED VALUATION

Short Title: ACCOUNTING-BASED VALUATION

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA OMBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Prerequisite(s): MGMT 634 (may be taken concurrently)

Description: This course covers two major topics: 1) forecasting financial statements based on a complete historical analysis of the firm; 2) deriving firm value under a variety of approaches including discounted cash flows (DCF) and residual operating income valuation (ROPI). Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for MGMT 635 if student has credit for MGMT 601.

MGMT 637 - DILEMMAS IN FOUNDING NEW VENTURES

Short Title: DILEMMAS IN FOUNDING VENTURES

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: Frameworks for making informed decisions about human capital when founding a new venture, including co-founders, early hires, advisors, board members, and investors.

MGMT 638 - DATA-DRIVEN INVESTMENTS: EQUITY

Short Title: DATA-DRIVEN INVESTMENTS EQUITY

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Prerequisite(s): MGMT 665

Description: This course provides an introduction to quantitative equity management. Quantitative management means trading on signals that can be constructed and tested on large panels of stocks. Many different data sources are used to generate trading signals. In this course, we illustrate concepts using predictors formed from corporate fundamentals, past prices, analyst forecasts, and earnings surprises. We discuss the full process of quantitative management, from preliminary analysis of signals to training models to backtesting and strategy assessment.

MGMT 639 - DATA-DRIVEN INVESTMENTS: CREDIT

Short Title: DATA-DRIVEN INVESTMENTS CREDIT

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Prerequisite(s): MGMT 665

Description: This course introduces students to the use of data science tools and techniques to issues in corporate credit provision. The focus of the course will be on default and credit rating prediction, which are central to determining the price of corporate credit. Advances in data science have the potential to transform lending industry by moving credit provision away from a subjective, underwriting-based process.

MGMT 640 - INTRODUCTION TO PRIVATE BUSINESS VALUATION

Short Title: PRIVATE BUSINESS VALUATION

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Intensive Learning Experience

Credit Hours: 0.75

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: This course provides an opportunity to learn the framework for determining the market value of privately-owned business enterprises. The methods presented in this course are used by accredited business appraisers, investment bankers, and other valuation practitioners, often involved in the valuation of privately-owned businesses.

MGMT 641 - ENTREPRENEURIAL STRATEGY

Short Title: ENTREPRENEURIAL STRATEGY

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: This course provides an integrated strategy framework for entrepreneurs. The course is structured to provide a deep understanding of the core strategic challenges facing start-up innovators, and a synthetic framework for choosing and implementing entrepreneurial strategy in dynamic environments, as well as a general understanding of the financing options for early stage startups, including angel investment, accelerators, crowdfunding and the venture capital industry. A central theme of the course is that, to achieve competitive advantage, technology entrepreneurs must balance the process of experimentation and learning inherent to entrepreneurship with the selection and implementation of a strategy that establishes competitive advantage. The course identifies the types of choices that entrepreneurs must make to take advantage of a novel opportunity and the logic of particular strategic commitments and positions that allow entrepreneurs to establish competitive advantage. The course includes an in-depth overview of the organization, operation and economics of different funding sources; venture capital and angel investment term sheets and deal structures; startup investment methodology –deal sourcing, monitoring and liquidation; the role of VCs as key advisors and board members; and current issues in early stage financing as a result of a changing global and economic environment. The course combines interactive lectures, speakers and case analyses. The cases and assignments offer an opportunity to integrate and apply the principles taught in the course in a practical way, and draws from a diverse range of industries and settings

MGMT 642 - FUTURES AND OPTIONS I

Short Title: FUTURES AND OPTIONS I

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA OMBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Prerequisite(s): MGMT 648 (may be taken concurrently) or MGMT 848 (may be taken concurrently)

Description: An introduction to forward, futures, option, and swap contracts, including the basic valuation principles, the use of these contracts for hedging financial risk, and an analysis of option-like investment decisions. Recommended for finance students.

MGMT 643 - EQUITY ANALYSIS PRACTICUM: THE WRIGHT FUND

Short Title: EQUITY ANALYSIS: WRIGHT FUND

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Internship/Practicum

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Prerequisite(s): MGMT 648 (may be taken concurrently) or MGMT 848 (may be taken concurrently)

Description: Students gain hands on experience with many aspects of investment management by managing the M.A. Wright Fund, a “live” stock portfolio of endowment assets. While the emphasis is on individual stock analysis, the course also covers quantitative and qualitative sector analysis, and portfolio-level risk and return analysis.

MGMT 644 - EQUITY PRACTICUM II - WRIGHT FUND

Short Title: EQUITY PRACTICUM II WRIGHT FND

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Internship/Practicum

Credit Hours: 2

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Prerequisite(s): MGMT 643 and MGMT 645 (may be taken concurrently)

Description: The second course in the two semester sequence where students gain hands on exposure to many aspects of investment management by managing the M.A. Wright Fund, a 'live' stock portfolio of endowed assets. The second semester's work is predominately focused on quantitative and qualitative sector analysis and portfolio risk and return analysis and management. Admission is for students continuing from MGMT 643 only, who have been accepted by application and interview only. Instructor Permission Required.

MGMT 645 - PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT

Short Title: PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA OMBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Prerequisite(s): MGMT 648 (may be taken concurrently) or MGMT 848 (may be taken concurrently)

Description: Review of classic investment theory, with emphasis on measuring and managing investment risk and return. Includes the development of modern portfolio theory and asset pricing models, an introduction to option and futures contracts, market efficiency, and stock valuation. Recommended for most finance students.

MGMT 646 - ADVANCED CORPORATE FINANCE

Short Title: ADVANCED CORPORATE FINANCE

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA OMBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Prerequisite(s): (MGMT 648 (may be taken concurrently) or MGMT 848 (may be taken concurrently) and (MGMT 642 (may be taken concurrently)

Description: This course examines the investment, financing, and related policy decisions faced by a corporate financial officer. We will study several frameworks for evaluating corporate projects that expand on the capital budgeting issues developed in the core finance course. In particular, we will develop techniques for assessing projects with inherent flexibility (real options). We will also examine the interaction between investment and financing decisions, and how capital structure affects firm value. The final part of the course examines other important topics in corporate finance such as payout policy, risk management, and corporate governance.

MGMT 647 - CORPORATE FINANCIAL POLICY

Short Title: CORPORATE FINANCIAL POLICY

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: Examination of corporate investment and financing, with emphasis on valuation methods and how financial policy impacts corporate value. Includes the implications of agency costs, asymmetric information and signaling, taxes, mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring, real and embedded options, and financial risk management. Recommended for finance students.

MGMT 648 - APPLIED FINANCE

Short Title: APPLIED FINANCE

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA OMBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Prerequisite(s): MGMT 543 or MGMP 543 or MGMW 543 or MGMT 843

Description: Study of the theory and practice of the fundamental principles in finance, emphasizing hands-on experience with a wide range of corporate finance and investment applications. The course provides extensive opportunity to implement finance theory at a practical level and to develop advanced analytical spreadsheet expertise, including financial statement forecasting, regression analysis, Monte Carlo simulation, and portfolio optimization.

MGMT 649 - DATA MINING FOR BUSINESS ANALYTICS

Short Title: DATA MINING FOR BUS ANALYTICS

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the MBA program. Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Prerequisite(s): MGMT 595 or MGMP 595 or MGMW 595

Description: This course covers fundamental principles behind data mining applications, introduce popular data mining algorithms and techniques, examine how data mining technology can be used in decision making, work on real-world data “hands-on” with open-source software, explore Deep Learning and their impact. Repeatable for Credit.

MGMT 650 - FUTURES AND OPTIONS II

Short Title: FUTURES AND OPTIONS II

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Prerequisite(s): MGMT 642 (may be taken concurrently) and (MGMT 543 or MGMP 543 or MGMW 543 or MGMT 843)

Description: In-depth analysis of the theory and practice of derivative securities. Develops a general set of valuation, hedging, and risk management techniques which are then applied to the equity, interest rate, currency, and commodity markets. Prerequisite MGMT 642 may be taken concurrently.

MGMT 651 - FIXED INCOME MANAGEMENT

Short Title: FIXED INCOME MANAGEMENT

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: Study of fixed income securities and markets in the U.S. and abroad, with an emphasis on the term structure of interest rates and the pricing of fixed income securities, derivatives, and portfolios. Include Treasury, Corporate Debt, and Mortgage-Backed Securities.

MGMT 652 - MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS

Short Title: MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA OMBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Prerequisite(s): MGMT 648 (may be taken concurrently) or MGMT 848 (may be taken concurrently)

Description: The course examines the merger and acquisition process from the perspectives of buyers and sellers. Attention is paid to the internal (make) versus external (buy) growth opportunities and their value consequences. The course also analyzes the M&A transaction process through the study of cases. An additional focus will be in the interaction of strategic planning, value planning, financial strategies, and investment decisions.

MGMT 653 - BLOCKCHAIN: DIGITAL ASSETS AND THE INTERNET OF VALUE

Short Title: BLOCKCHAIN: INTERNET OF VALUE

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Intensive Learning Experience

Credit Hours: 0.75

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA OMBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: Understand the design principles of the blockchain economy and its implementation challenges. Analyze the potential application of this “protocol of truth,” beyond currency: to develop decentralized networks, to optimize logistics and trade; to record value and identity (smart contracts, birth certificates, insurance claims, art, land titles and even votes).

MGMT 654 - REAL ESTATE CAPITAL MARKETS: PUBLIC & PRIVATE

Short Title: RE CAP MARKETS: PUBLIC & PRIV

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: This course has two major objectives: First, to provide an overview of topics related to real estate capital markets. Specifically, this course will focus on how to raise capital for various uses. This course will devote time to understand the working of the Capital Markets. Second, to prepare students interested in Real Estate to learn concepts related to accessing capital from various sources. Finally, you will learn from various guest speakers who are highly recognized in the industry, what their experience has taught them and how to use it to make a team presentation “pitch” for capital.

MGMT 655 - THE MONEY REVOLUTION: DIGITAL DISRUPTION IN FINANCE

Short Title: THE MONEY REVOLUTION

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Intensive Learning Experience

Credit Hours: 0.75

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: We consider the financial services industry in an era of rapid disruption. We analyze how firms like Square, PayPal, Stripe, Lending Club, OnDeck or Robinhood are disrupting the value chain in financial services. We seek to understand what drives the development of disruptive platforms and why incumbents are missing out on these opportunities. We consider funding sources; competition from Asian fintech dragons as they redefine financial services through e-commerce and social payments; and the democratizing of access. Finally, we consider the next wave of technologies poised to accelerate the disruption including blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and robotics. After completing this course, you will understand how financial technology disruptors are capturing revenue pools of incumbent firms in payments, consumer and small business lending, wealth management, and advisory services.

MGMT 656 - ENERGY DERIVATIVES

Short Title: ENERGY DERIVATIVES

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: This class covers analytical techniques related to pricing financial derivatives used extensively in the energy industry, including European, American, Asian, binary and spread options on forwards. In addition, the class will cover applications of financial derivatives in market and credit risk management in the energy industry.

MGMT 657 - INTERNATIONAL FINANCE

Short Title: INTERNATIONAL FINANCE

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: Exploration of special problems encountered by financial officers in international arenas. Includes the economics of the foreign exchange market, exchange rate risk management, international portfolio management, capital budgeting for international projects, and international financing strategies.

MGMT 658 - APPLIED RISK MANAGEMENT

Short Title: APPLIED RISK MANAGEMENT

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Prerequisite(s): MGMT 642 (may be taken concurrently)

Description: This course focuses on applied risk management projects. The hands-on experience allows in-depth analysis and understanding of practical risk management issues and exposure to different risk management tools including Value at Risk. The course is a combination of lectures and application of skills.

MGMT 659 - REAL ESTATE FINANCE: VALUATION

Short Title: REAL ESTATE FINANCE: VALUATION

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA OMBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: This course has two primary objectives: 1) provide an overview of the fundamental frameworks commonly used in the Real Estate Industry and 2) provide a detailed understanding of the discounted cash flow (DCF) model, the primary quantitative financial decision tool used in the real estate industry. Students learn how to build robust DCF models incorporating important features and conventions for application to real estate assets.

MGMT 660 - REAL ESTATE CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS FOR BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS

Short Title: REAL ESTATE CONTRACT NEG

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: Legal risk pervades business dealings. This course explores legal risk by educating the student on legal theories, then how to identify, quantify, reduce and accept legal risk, in the context of real estate transactions. Effective interaction with legal counsel will be emphasized. Repeatable for Credit.

MGMT 661 - INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS LAW

Short Title: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS LAW

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: Exploration of U.S. and foreign law relating to the law-business interface of transnational commercial ventures, including structuring operations and investments, addressing import-export problems and regulations, shipping issues, regular and internet-based financial transactions, and intellectual property. Emphasis is given to real cases demonstrating practical and cost-effective resolutions for international disputes.

MGMT 662 - INTERNATIONAL CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Short Title: INT'L CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: This course provides an overview of successful strategies managers use to navigate their companies in the international environment governed by different laws and norms. By discussing detailed case studies of companies, students will learn about the ways global markets, local governments, and interorganizational networks shape the actions of multinational firms.

MGMT 663 - MANAGING STAKEHOLDER RISK

Short Title: MANAGING STAKEHOLDER RISK

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: This course focuses on protecting and creating firm value by engaging external stakeholders (e.g., communities, NGOs, politicians) in challenging socio-political environments. Students learn how to: exercise due diligence to manage socio-political risk; engage stakeholders to earn a social license to operate; and integrate stakeholder-based initiatives into financial and operational management.

MGMT 664 - OPERATIONS LEADERSHIP LAB

Short Title: OPERATIONS LEADERSHIP LAB

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Course Type: Laboratory

Credit Hours: 0.75

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Prerequisite(s): MGMT 670

Description: This course is designed to give students a close up and personal view of two private Houston companies whose owners have led successful change efforts in the operations of their businesses Repeatable for Credit.

MGMT 665 - INTRODUCTION TO PYTHON FOR BUSINESS ANALYTICS

Short Title: PYTHON FOR BUSINESS ANALYTICS

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA OMBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Prerequisite(s): MGMT 595 or MGMP 595 or MGMW 595 or MGMT 895

Description: This course introduces the fundamentals of Python programming environment with a focus on applied statistics and business applications. Students will learn how to read and write scripts, manipulate and clean data, run APIs and data visualization using contemporary Python data science libraries. This course serves as a foundation for courses in machine learning and advanced application courses in finance, marketing and operations.

MGMT 667 - REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT: FEASIBILITY

Short Title: RE DEVELOPMENT: FEASIBILITY

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA OMBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: This course describes the feasibility analysis of real estate developments. Topics covered are the development process, market studies, financial feasibility, and joint ventures for the primary real estate property types.

MGMT 668 - INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND BUSINESS STRATEGY

Short Title: INTL TRADE & BUSINESS STRATEGY

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: An overview of the economic and political environment of international trade, foreign investment, and competitiveness, focusing on institutions that affect international commerce.

MGMT 669 - REAL ESTATE MARKET ANALYSIS

Short Title: REAL ESTATE MARKET ANALYSIS

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: This course introduces students to the methods used in analyzing commercial real estate space markets. The course explores data provided by research organizations to analyze the current states of the market for each different asset type (Retail, Office , Industrial, Hospitality and Residential).

MGMT 670 - OPERATIONS STRATEGY

Short Title: OPERATIONS STRATEGY

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: Examines the key components that build an effective operations strategy for driving a 21st century company’s competitive business strategy. Covers a range of industries and uses current events and cases to highlight the underlying theories and practices. Also looks at cutting-edge topics in operations and supply chain management.

MGMT 671 - CORPORATE CRISIS MANAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATION

Short Title: CORP CRISIS MGMT&COMMUNICATION

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: Current methods of crisis management utilizing recent real-world cases. Research strategies and analyze each situation’s processes and results. Class will enhance strategic thinking, determine pros and cons of courses of action, and provide an understanding of the decision making process. Class is interactive with individual and small group participation.

MGMT 672 - ELECTRICITY GENERATION AND RENEWABLE FUEL CHOICES

Short Title: RENEWABLE POWER GENERATION

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Intensive Learning Experience

Credit Hours: 0.75

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: This energy transition short course introduces students to trends and macro-drivers in electric power generation. Student teams consider these factors by modeling a hydrogen production project to identify the lowest cost and lowest carbon emission across multiple power generation fuel choices and accounting for a range of regulatory incentives.

MGMT 673 - COST ANALYSIS IN HEALTHCARE

Short Title: COST ANALYSIS IN HEALTHCARE

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Prerequisite(s): MGMT 502 or MGMP 502 or MGMW 502 or MGMT 802

Description: As healthcare costs continue to rise at an alarming rate in U.S. over the past decade (about 20% of GDP by some accounts), issues relating cost measurement and management in the delivery of healthcare have also taken center stage. Experts in business and management have argued that extant cost systems do a poor job of measuring how much it costs to treat patients. Absent accurate measurement of these costs, many decisions could go wrong. Cost management and efficiency initiatives would be misguided, and medical reimbursements would lack proper cost bases. These concerns have triggered advances in cost measurement and management techniques that are useful not just in the healthcare setting, but also in other service organizations. The purpose of this elective is to help students develop a critical understanding of the nature of costs in healthcare delivery, their measurement in a variety of decision contexts, and how they can be managed and improved. Students will be exposed to tools such as the break-even analysis, role of cost allocations, activity-based costing, time-driven activity based costing, and cost control.

MGMT 674 - REAL ESTATE FINANCE: SECURITIES

Short Title: REAL ESTATE FINANCE:SECURITIES

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: This lecture-style course deals with the study of public traded securities that have their cash flows tied to real property cash flows, such as mortgage-backed securities and REITs. Topics include fan introduction to REITs, mortgages backed securities, and the process of securitization of residential and commercial mortgages. Students also gain an understanding of the role of the securitization process in the 2007-2009 financial crisis. The course includes guest lectures by leaders in the real estate industry.

MGMT 675 - AI ASSISTED FINANCIAL ANALYSIS

Short Title: AI ASSISTED FINANCIAL ANALYSIS

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Prerequisite(s): MGMT 648 (may be taken concurrently) or MGMT 848 (may be taken concurrently)

Description: Large language models can perform financial analysis previously done in spreadsheets and even exceed the capabilities of spreadsheets. This course provides a hands-on learning experience in using ChatGPT and python plug-ins to acquire data, perform analysis, create charts and tables, and prepare reports on numerous financial topics. Recommended Prerequisite(s): MGMT 665

MGMT 676 - MISSION AND VALUES AS A LEADER IN ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES

Short Title: MISSION AND VALUES AS A LEADER

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: In this course we focus on illuminating aspects of the role of values in commerce through several case studies. These cases include a company that did not adhere to laudable values and failed catastrophically; a company that navigates legal, ethical, and public relations challenges created by adhering to a certain set of values; and a company that reaped benefits socially and financially from a values-driven approach. Each company experienced a crisis, which highlighted the values employed within the company. We also discuss our own professional-personal mission and giving voice to our values. We conclude the course with an articulation of our institutional and personal mission and values.

MGMT 677 - SPECIAL TOPICS

Short Title: SPECIAL TOPICS

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Internship/Practicum, Laboratory, Lecture, Lecture/Laboratory, Seminar, Independent Study

Credit Hours: 1-4

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Graduate, Graduate Quadmester or Visiting Graduate level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: Topics and credit hours vary each semester. Contact department for current semester's topic(s). Repeatable for Credit.

MGMT 678 - BUSINESS OF HEALTHCARE

Short Title: BUSINESS OF HEALTHCARE

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA OMBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: Sequence of offerings that provides an introduction to the business of health care in the U.S. Topics include health care systems, health service organizations, and issues relating to the aging problem and the technology explosion in health care. Required elective for MD/MBA's dual degree students. Repeatable for Credit.

MGMT 679 - AI TOOLS FOR BUSINESS DECISION MAKING

Short Title: AI TOOLS FOR BUSINESS

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Prerequisite(s): MGMT 595 or MGMP 595 or MGMW 595 or MGMT 895

Description: This course will introduce students to AI and machine learning tools to draw managerial insights from data. Through this course, students will learn about methods such as classification trees and neural networks, and apply these methods across business applications settings such as marketing, finance, healthcare and other business areas. Recommended Prerequisite(s): MGMT 665

MGMT 680 - CUSTOMER LIFETIME VALUE

Short Title: CUSTOMER LIFETIME VALUE

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: Customer Lifetime Value (CLV) is a metric of burgeoning interest for firms, venture capitalists, financial analysts, and marketers. In this course, students learn how to build powerful and predictive data-driven CLV models. Topics covered include valuing firm equity using customer data, using RFM segmentation for direct marketing, customer acquisition and retention, and measuring the impact of a loyalty program.

MGMT 681 - MANAGING CUSTOMER PERCEPTIONS

Short Title: MANAGING CUSTOMER PERCEPTIONS

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: This course is designed to offer you an overview of the major principles of persuasion. The emphasis will be on developing a marketing communications approach that will fit into a firms’ marketing program. The course will cover how to set effective communication objectives, decide what to communicate and how to develop a message execution approach.

MGMT 682 - PRICING STRATEGIES

Short Title: PRICING STRATEGIES

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA OMBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: Study of the paradigm that success of a product lies not only in its acceptance by the end consumer but also in how it is priced and how it reaches the intended consumer, with emphasis on understanding and analyzing the issues, problems, and opportunities characteristic of the channel relationship and of the various faces of pricing.

MGMT 683 - INTRODUCTION TO BRAND STRATEGY

Short Title: INTRODUCTION TO BRAND STRATEGY

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Intensive Learning Experience

Credit Hours: 0.75

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: Introduction to Brand Strategy is designed to introduce students to core branding concepts through case analysis (done out of class) and branding exercises completed in class within brand teams including: brand audit, brand positioning, brand platform. Brand strategy elements to be introduced include: choice between branded house vs house of brands; sponsored and endorsed brands; brand architecture and brand portfolio; brand equity. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for MGMT 683 if student has credit for MGMT 684.

MGMT 684 - BRAND STRATEGY

Short Title: BRAND STRATEGY

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA OMBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: The Brand Strategy course is designed to build on your first-year MBA marketing course and will explore the elements of brand strategy to build capabilities on brand management and how brands drive business strategy and long-term value: what it is, what it is not, how to manage, execute, measure and value. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for MGMT 684 if student has credit for MGMT 683.

MGMT 685 - GO-TO-MARKET STRATEGY

Short Title: GO-TO-MARKET STRATEGY

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the MBA, PMBA, WMBA or XMBA programs. Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: An effective “Go-to-Market” strategy is a critical component of commercial success and building customer preference. This course is designed to build capability in the design and management of route-to-market channels. Students will gain understanding of the importance of customer-focused channel design, how to build channel power (and use it responsibly), and create a performance-driven channel culture.

MGMT 686 - INTRODUCTION TO MARKETING RESEARCH

Short Title: INTRO TO MARKETING RESEARCH

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: Students will learn the most common methods managers use to gain insight about customers and markets as well as the objectives/advantages/disadvantages associated with different research designs such as qualitative methods, surveys and experiments. Students will not learn specific analytic methods but rather how to design studies to yield valid results.

MGMT 687 - MARKETING ANALYTICS

Short Title: MARKETING ANALYTICS

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: Marketing is evolving from an art to a science as data is now the key source of decision making. This course will teach you how to use analytics and data to address decisions by marketing managers, with emphasis on pricing and promotion decisions. A key part of the class is understanding how different types of data can—or can’t—be used to answer managerial questions, as well as how better planning can both simplify the analytics and increase your confidence in the findings. The course is organized around a hierarchy of topics. We begin with understanding pricing and promoting to an individual customer. This analysis provides the foundation as we move to more aggregate decisions, such as setting regular and promoted prices at the product level, managing category pricing, and store analytics. This class is designed to be very practical and hands-on. Most of the data we analyze is from real-world managerial problems, through collaborations with leading retailers and consulting firms who have brought problem-driven challenges to the classroom. Working knowledge of statistics (e.g., t-test and regression analysis) is required. You will learn and use R for data analysis, and no prior experience with R is necessary. The goal is not to train students to become experts in statistics or computer science; rather, students will learn to become a bridge between data scientists and managers.

MGMT 688 - BUYER BEHAVIOR

Short Title: BUYER BEHAVIOR

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: Drawing on established theoretical frameworks of cognitive and social psychology, this course examines three aspects of consumer behavior: (1) individual, social and cultural influences on consumers, (2) psychological mechanisms of pre- and post-consumption processes such as decision-making and attitude formation and change, and (3) methodological issues in consumer analysis. Implications for strategy as well as marketing program design, measurement and execution are discussed. These topics will be studied through discussion of academic articles, cases and projects.

MGMT 689 - DECISION MODELS

Short Title: DECISION MODELS

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: Successful management requires the ability to recognize a decision situation, understand its essential features, and make a choice. However, many of these situations - particularly those involving uncertainty and/or complex interactions - may be too difficult to grasp intuitively, and the stakes may be too high to learn by experience. This course introduces spreadsheet modeling, simulation, decision analysis and optimization to represent and analyze such complex problems. The skills learned in this course are applicable in almost all aspects of business and should be helpful in future courses. The course is divided into two parts. In the first part, we discuss the use of decision trees for structuring decision problems under uncertainty. In the second part of the course, we discuss Monte Carlo simulation, a technique for simulating complex, uncertain systems. Throughout the course, we will use Microsoft Excel as a modeling environment, using add-in programs as necessary. Familiarity with Excel is an important prerequisite for this course. Repeatable for Credit.

MGMT 690 - HEALTHCARE STRATEGY

Short Title: HEALTHCARE STRATEGY

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: The Healthcare sector, which includes areas such as health care delivery, payment, pharmaceuticals, medical equipment, etc., is an important part of any economy and society in all countries of the world including the US. This sector presents an exciting platform for upcoming business leaders in pursuit of a promising and transformational professional career. This elective course offer students interested in this sector the opportunity to study and review core strategy concepts, analytical techniques, and frameworks relevant to developing, evaluating, and implementing value-creating strategies for organizations operating in various sectors of the healthcare space. Instructor Permission Required.

MGMT 691 - BREAKTHROUGH NEGOTIATIONS IN APPLIED CONTEXTS

Short Title: BREAKTHROUGH NEGOTIATIONS

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA OMBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: This course focuses on designing and conducting breakthrough negotiations in context, using the healthcare context as an example. It introduces a dynamic model and illustrates how negotiators should consider characteristics of a specific context in formulating and executing their negotiation strategies. The course uses a variety of exercises and simulations in the healthcare context to facilitate students’ understanding and internalizing of the framework and to sharpen their skills in contextualizing their negotiation strategies.

MGMT 692 - CUSTOMER-FOCUSED STRATEGY FOR HEALTHCARE

Short Title: CUSTOMER-FOCUSED HC STRATEGY

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Intensive Learning Experience

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: The course is designed to teach the concepts of customer-focused strategy in a healthcare context. The course should be useful to middle/upper-level administrators, physicians, and other professionals in the healthcare sector and includes: (1) Marketing strategy and implementation in healthcare and (2) Understanding client needs and monitoring metrics.

MGMT 693 - NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT

Short Title: NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT & MGMT

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: Introduction of new products to the market is a task of marketing executives whether in a startup or a large company, selling products or services, and for both B2C and B2B. Notably, 90% of new products fail. With this in mind, students learn the process, methodologies, and techniques of successful new product management. We focus on the product management process: (1) opportunity identification, (2) idea generation, (3) design, (4) test, (5) launch and analyze. The approach to each step is based on state-of-the-art frameworks, concepts, and tools that have been validated by innovative companies. Through lectures, case analysis, class discussions, in-class exercises, and a project, we address the challenge of bringing to market elegant and efficient solutions to meet strong customer needs.

MGMT 694 - INTERCULTURAL MARKETING

Short Title: INTERCULTURAL MARKETING

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: The course teaches the building blocks of intercultural marketing, introducing frameworks for understanding the impact of cultural conditioning on international marketing strategy. It aims to help the students deepen their understanding of cultural influence, improve their intercultural marketing competencies, and increase their ability to deal with unpredictable and often ambiguous marketing contexts resulting from globalization.

MGMT 695 - VALUE-BASED HEALTHCARE

Short Title: VALUE-BASED HEALTHCARE

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Intensive Learning Experience

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: Value-based care is a framework for restructuring health care systems around the globe with the overarching goal of value for patients. Value-based care requires better value measurement models, different models of organization and coordination, process improvements, and new reimbursement models. In this course, that integrates concepts from finance, accounting, strategy, and general management, students 1) explore innovative health care practices and value initiatives in action, 2) learn how to improve the care delivery process through the rigorous measurement and management of outcomes, and 3) learn how to implement an effective value measurement system across an organization.

MGMT 696 - MOBILITY AND ENERGY TRANSFORMATION DYNAMICS

Short Title: MOBILITY AND ENERGY DYNAMICS

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Intensive Learning Experience

Credit Hours: 0.75

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: This energy transition short course explores the intersecting transformations in the transportation and energy sectors. While considering mobility modes, energy sources and delivery channels in a global context, the course will consider on and off-road mobility and energy systems, and related policies in the United States. Student teams consider industrial, investment, and policy initiatives that have the potential to deliver a significantly cleaner, safer, cheaper, and more accessible mobility system in the U.S. while managing financial and social costs of the transition.

MGMT 697 - STRATEGIES FOR PROBLEM SOLVING

Short Title: STRATEGIES FOR PROBLEM SOLVING

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: This course is focused on identifying and developing logical tools for gaining precise insights into what are otherwise complex and seemingly intractable real life situations. The format is one of in-class group case solutions from the perspective of business consultants, followed by class discussion of the specific tools that works for broad classes of alike problems.

MGMT 698 - APPLIED OPERATIONS OPTIMIZATION

Short Title: APPLIED OPS OPTIMIZATION

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: An analytic introduction to the design and integration of successful operations tactics both within the organization and across the supply chain. The course focuses on quantitatively understanding, managing and improving processes and flows of products, customers, and information and using measurable techniques to address bottlenecks, manage inventory, improve quality, and other strategic issues in operations.

MGMT 699 - CAPITAL INVESTMENT IN HEALTHCARE

Short Title: CAPITAL INVESTMT IN HEALTHCARE

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 0.75

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: Course focuses on investment in the healthcare industry when the economic underpinnings have been challenged and are in transition. Students will gin and overview of the U.S. healthcare industry and the legislative and policy revisions impacting the economy of healthcare and will learn frameworks for evaluation capital investment decisions amid changes in policy and payment models.

MGMT 700 - INDEPENDENT STUDY

Short Title: INDEPENDENT STUDY

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Independent Study

Credit Hours: 0.75-3

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA OMBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: Independent study or directed reading on an approved project under faculty supervision. Contact MBA program office for application information. No more than 3 credit hours of independent study will count towards graduation unless approved by the Jones School Academic Standard Committee. Department Permission Required. Repeatable for Credit.

MGMT 701 - MARKETING EXPERIMENTATION

Short Title: MARKETING EXPERIMENTATION

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: This course will focus on gathering interpretable and actionable information from your customers via experiments and surveys. The first part of the course will focus on measurements: what you want versus what you can get. Then we will run actual surveys or online experiments and present the outcomes.

MGMT 702 - RICE BUSINESS INTERNATIONAL STUDY

Short Title: RICE BUSINESS INTL STUDY

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA OMBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: Rice Business offers opportunities for students to attend international seminars hosted by other business schools around the world. These seminars, typically lasting one to three weeks, bring together MBA students from top programs around the world to focus on contemporary local and global business issues. Department Permission Required. Repeatable for Credit.

MGMT 703 - FIELD STUDY IN AMERICAN BUSINESS I

Short Title: FIELD STUDY - AMERICAN BUS I

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hour: 1

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the MBA program. Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: The purpose of this course is to expose students to the American business enterprise. This exposure is accomplished through two primary means: (1) readings about the drivers of success in U.S. firms; and (2) a summer internship with a firm in the United States. The readings are meant to complement much of your course work in the first year of the MBA program. A final paper is due at end of summer to summarize experience. Instructor Permission Required.

MGMT 704 - FIELD STUDY IN AMERICAN BUSINESS II

Short Title: FIELD STUDY - AMERICAN BUS II

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hour: 1

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the MBA program. Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: The purpose of this course is to expose students to the American business enterprise. This exposure is accomplished through two primary means: (1) readings about the drivers of success in U.S. firms; and (2) a fall internship with a firm in the United States. The readings are meant to complement much of your course work in the second year of the MBA program. Report due at end of term summarizing work experience.

MGMT 705 - FIELD STUDY IN AMERICAN BUSINESS III

Short Title: FIELD STUDY - AMERICAN BUS III

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hour: 1

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the MBA program. Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: The purpose of this course is to expose students to the American business enterprise. This exposure is accomplished through two primary means: (1) readings about the drivers of success in U.S. firms; and (2) a spring internship with a firm in the United States. The readings are meant to complement much of your course work in the second year of the MBA program. Department Permission Required.

MGMT 706 - ANALYTICS IN HEALTHCARE

Short Title: ANALYTICS IN HEALTHCARE

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Intensive Learning Experience

Credit Hours: 0.75

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: This course introduces a data-driven culture in healthcare operations and patient care. Lectures cover fundamentals of data management, analytics maturity models, and using data to enhance collaboration and research. Invited speakers cover applications of machine learning and AI for healthcare automation. Overall goal is delivering value-based healthcare with enhanced safety.

MGMT 707 - ADVANCED MARKETING RESEARCH

Short Title: ADVANCED MARKETING RESEARCH

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: Students focus on conjoint analysis, a state-of-the-art method for discovering consumer preferences. This framework enables a quantitative approach to new product design that encompasses analysis of market share, segmentation, targeting, and positioning. In this project-based course, student teams design a set of new product concepts using conjoint analysis, analyze related survey data, and present a data-driven strategic marketing plan for their chosen concept.

MGMT 708 - PRICING STRATEGIES: OIL & GAS INDUSTRY

Short Title: PRICING STRATEGIES-OIL&GAS IND

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 0.75

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: In rapidly changing business environments, with global competition and maturing markets, demonstrating in-market growth and competitive advantage is extremely important. This class explores how companies utilize existing information and custom data to create frameworks that facilitate strategic growth-oriented decisions. The class also focuses on new trends in digital transformation within O&G markets with Pricing and Sales effectiveness as the focus. Class sessions will emphasize experimental learning and will include a combination of case studies, real-time business examples and hands-on fieldwork where applicable.

MGMT 709 - DATA-DRIVEN MARKETING

Short Title: DATA-DRIVEN MARKETING

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA OMBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: Introduction to key data-driven marketing concepts and both qualitative and quantitative tools that underly marketing strategy and tactics - including product, price, promotions, and place (4P's).

MGMT 710 - LEADERSHIP ILE

Short Title: LEADERSHIP ILE

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Course Type: Intensive Learning Experience

Credit Hours: 0.75

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the MBA program. Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: Students engage in an intensive learning experience to grow their leadership skills. Each student serves as the interim CEO of a manufacturing company, leading the management team responsible for strategy, marketing, financing, operations, research, and development. Students analyze financial, consumer, and operations data and develop tools to make predictions in an uncertain and changing marketplace. Keeping the company profitable - or even out of bankruptcy - is itself a challenge. In addition, the team faces difficult situations throughout the simulation that test skills learned in the core organizational behavior course and other core courses.

MGMT 711 - NEGOTIATIONS ILE

Short Title: NEGOTIATIONS ILE

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Course Type: Intensive Learning Experience

Credit Hours: 0.75

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the MBA program. Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: Course provides opportunities for students to experience different phases of two-party, multi-party, and team negotiations. Its interactive format facilitates development of analytical and behavioral skills for effective negotiation. Topics include diagnosing conflict, decision making, adversarial vs. cooperative strategies, ethical and cultural factors, and third-party intervention.

MGMT 712 - PROCESS MANAGEMENT AND QUALITY IMPROVEMENT

Short Title: PROCESS MGMT & QUALITY IMPROV

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA OMBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: Operating Process Excellence is a fundamental driver of business success in terms of the efficiency and effectiveness of operations processes and their alignment to an organization’s business strategic intent. This course provides students with tools, techniques, and frameworks for recognizing and addressing operating performance improvement opportunities along with a process-centric lens with respect to commercial competitiveness.

MGMT 713 - STRATEGIC ISSUES FOR GLOBAL BUSINESS

Short Title: STRAT ISSUES FOR GLOBAL BUS

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA OMBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: Seeks to provide students with the skills, knowledge and sensitivity required to attain and maintain sustainable competitive advantage within a global environment. Emphasizes a strategic perspective and highlights topics such as global environment analysis, global strategy, global strategic alliances, and the important role of organizational structure and strategic control.

MGMT 714 - CAREER STRATEGY

Short Title: CAREER STRATEGY

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: You will deploy business strategy principles to develop your own career strategy: determine your long-term aspirations, set a long-term plan of initiatives to build the strengths and presence needed to realize those aspirations, prepare to find opportunities to execute that plan in the short-term, and decide which opportunity to accept. Instructor Permission Required.

MGMT 715 - STRATEGIC INNOVATION AND COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE

Short Title: STRATEGIC INNOV & COMP ADV

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA OMBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: This course will help students apply the key strategic management frameworks and concepts into the innovation management context in technology industries and help them understand that innovation is an essential and integral part of strategic management. Within this strategic perspective, this course draws upon strategic management, organization theory, product innovation, and technology management for analytical tools to address important challenges faced by managers in technology-based firms. Repeatable for Credit.

MGMT 716 - PROCESS IMPROVEMENT INTENSIVE

Short Title: PROCESS IMPROVEMENT INTENSIVE

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Intensive Learning Experience

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA OMBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: Process performance improvement requires a fundamental set of analytical and statistical tools, along with the critical-thinking skills to apply them effectively in the correct sequence during a project. In this course, students will learn key process improvement tools, how they are planned and applied, and how to interpret their output. Additionally, the course provides a detailed Lean Six Sigma roadmap for leading a process improvement project from codifying the business problem, understanding baseline state, identifying root causes to performance shortfalls, developing and implementing the solution through to sustaining improved performance.

MGMT 717 - PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Short Title: PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: This course focuses on the fundamentals of project management. Students will have the opportunity in this course to apply many of the subjects discussed in the MBA program in practical ways through case studies and consulting with company project managers.

MGMT 718 - ENERGY ASSETS

Short Title: ENERGY ASSETS

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: This course introduces students to a structured approach for managing and valuing physical energy assets. The focus is on investment and operating decisions in the context of modern energy value chains in the ongoing transition toward net zero emissions. Students build and apply business analytics models of the physical assets to (i) develop a conceptual understanding of how operational levers and market and technical risks affect optimal choices and (ii) enhance managerial effectiveness in this space.

MGMT 719 - SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

Short Title: SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: Developing strategies to optimize the integrated planning and execution of processes that facilitate the flow of materials, information and financial capital. Topics explored include Materials Demand Planning, Procurement Systems, Inventory Management, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Relationship Management, Logistics and Asset Management.

MGMT 720 - GENAI: STRATEGY AND INTEGRATION

Short Title: GENAI: STRATEGY & INTEGRATION

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: With the advent of genAI and foundational ‘off-the-shelf’ AI models, the cost to implement AI has plummeted. The paradigm has shifted for all knowledge work. This course offers a comprehensive overview of the ever-evolving AI landscape, providing students with insights into its foundational principles, cutting-edge applications, and the strategic integration of AI into modern businesses. With a blend of theoretical discussions, hands-on tool explorations, and real-world case studies featuring industry leaders, students will gain the knowledge and confidence to spearhead AI initiatives in their organizations. No technical experience required.

MGMT 721 - BUSINESS LAW

Short Title: BUSINESS LAW

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: This course examines the broad subject of law as it relates to business and is designed to help the student develop “legal astuteness.” That is, the ability to communicate effectively with counsel and to work together with counsel to solve complex problems and/or to protect and leverage the firm’s resources. It is designed to be a guide to understanding how the law impacts daily management decisions and business strategies, to spotting legal issues before they become legal problems, and to using laws and legal tools to marshal resources and manage risk.

MGMT 722 - SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT: MAINTAINING AND OPTIMIZING VALUE

Short Title: SUPPLY CHAIN: OPTIMIZING VALUE

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: Executing sourcing strategies for materials or services that sustain value, drives performance, encourages innovation and ethical behaviors. Topics explored include Operations to Commercial Translation, Contract Negotiation, Contracting, Performance Management, Risk Assessment, Risk Mitigation, Supplier Relationships, Stakeholder Engagement and Communication.

MGMT 723 - PROFESSIONAL SERVICE FIRMS

Short Title: PROFESSIONAL SERVICE FIRMS

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: Professional service firms – consulting, money management, private equity, venture capital, advertising, medical service, and law firms – are confronted with significant challenges as they experience increased competition from boutique firms as well as global and international competitors. Clients are more demanding, and there are significant, strategic and organizational challenges which require different approaches from traditional approaches. One observer noted that this competition has moved from gentlemanly competition to a “blood sport”. Interestingly, the service sector in the US furnishes 68 percent of the GDP1 and this is growing in emerging economies; for example, the service sector in India contributed 56 percent to the GDP during 2008-09. Additionally, many of these firms’ leaders are overwhelmed by the expectation of a dual role where they are not only managers but also high profile producers. As such, it is important for a course to examine the strategy and leadership challenges these firms face and likewise to expose students to the challenges they will face as professionals in one of these organizations, and ultimately as leaders in such professional service firms. The course will also include visits from managers associated with professional service firms. Repeatable for Credit.

MGMT 724 - SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP – PRACTICAL BUSINESS PLANNING

Short Title: SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: This practical course will study social entrepreneurship and its ability to create social change by applying business principles and earned income strategies. Light on Powerpoint slides and theory, and heavy on real-world leadership and discussions, students will consider social enterprise solutions to real social needs, and write a business plan utilizing knowledge gained throughout their MBA program.

MGMT 725 - INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY STRATEGY FOR ENTREPRENEURS: LEGAL AND STRATEGIC ASPECTS

Short Title: IP FOR ENTREPRENEURS

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: This course provides a practical, business-oriented overview of three important strategic considerations for a new enterprise: (1) Identifying and monetizing the business's potential intellectual property; (2) identifying and addressing other people's IP-ownership claims, including data-privacy considerations; and (3) long-term planning for a liquidity event.

MGMT 726 - FIXED INCOME PRACTICUM I - RICE FI FUND

Short Title: FIXED INCOME PRACTICUM I

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Prerequisite(s): MGMT 648 (may be taken concurrently) and MGMT 645 (may be taken concurrently)

Corequisite: MGMT 651

Description: The first course in the two semester sequence where students gain hands-on experience in managing fixed income portfolios. Students manage both the Rice FI Fund, a $2.5 million Rice University endowment bond portfolio, and a simulated long-term portfolio. Students use Finance Center resources to conduct in-depth quantitative and qualitative analysis of sectors and individual securities across different fixed income asset classes, develop portfolio strategies, and manage risk and return. This applied course builds on foundations provided in MGMT 651, a co-requisite. Admission is by application only. Instructor Permission Required. Repeatable for Credit.

MGMT 727 - FIXED INCOME PRACTICUM II - RICE FI FUND

Short Title: FIXED INCOME - PRACTICUM II

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Internship/Practicum

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Prerequisite(s): MGMT 648 and MGMT 726 and MGMT 645 (may be taken concurrently)

Description: The second course in the two semester sequence where students gain hands-on experience in managing fixed income portfolios. Students manage both the Rice FI Fund, a $2.5 million Rice University endowment bond portfolio, and a simulated long-term portfolio. Students use Finance Center resources to conduct in-depth quantitative and qualitative analysis of sectors and individual securities across different fixed income asset classes, develop portfolio strategies, and manage risk and return. Admission is for students continuing from MGMT 726 only, who have been accepted by application only. Instructor Permission Required.

MGMT 728 - REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR

Short Title: REAL ESTATE DEV. SEMINAR

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Course Type: Intensive Learning Experience

Credit Hours: 0.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: The Real Estate Development course follows the development process from an entrepreneurial and "deal making" point -of-view.

MGMT 729 - CURRENT ISSUES IN TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT

Short Title: CURRENT ISSUES IN TECH MGMT

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: Companies that successfully select, adopt, and exploit technology gain a competitive advantage. Business leaders, executives, strategists, innovators and line managers each play a key role. Their decisions and actions determine a business’s ability to leverage technology successfully. In the classroom, our focus will be on current technology related issues faced by businesses, including security, privacy and emerging technologies such as AI and IoT. We will examine these topics through recent research and use case studies to develop strategies students can use in their environment. The course is focused on managing business impact, business risk, and externalities related to technology. It is not industry specific and no prior technical knowledge is required.

MGMT 730 - APPLIED STRATEGY AND CONSULTING

Short Title: APPLIED STRATEGY & CONSULTING

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Prerequisite(s): (MGMT 570 or MGMP 570 or MGMW 570 or EMBA 991)

Description: This course draws together core MBA curriculum theory and provides the methodologies, tools, and hands-on experience for students to practically design comprehensive, real-world strategic plans for businesses and non-profits. Through a combination of lecture and hands-on application experience, students will become more confident working in the different parts of a strategic planning cycle.

MGMT 731 - REPUTATION MANAGEMENT

Short Title: REPUTATION MANAGEMENT

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: Companies with strong reputations gain competitive advantage. However, reputation is not a tangible attribute of a firm, but rather an intangible asset held in the minds of the firm's constituents. The goal of this course is to provide students with analytical tools to assess how an organization can build, damage, and repair its reputation.

MGMT 732 - TECH PRODUCT MANAGEMENT

Short Title: TECH PRODUCT MGMT

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: This is a project based course where students choose a product and practice managing it. Students will learn how to set a vision, empathize with the user, prioritize, create product management artifacts and best practices when working within agile frameworks. This course is intended for students who want to understand the role of a product manager at a technology company, manage their own product offering as an entrepreneur, or learn how to apply agile product management techniques to their own careers.

MGMT 733 - STRATEGIES FOR GROWTH

Short Title: STRATEGIES FOR GROWTH

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Prerequisite(s): (MGMW 570 or MGMP 570 or MGMT 570 or EMBA 991) and (MGMW 571 or MGMP 571 or MGMT 571 or EMBA 993)

Description: This course focuses on examining various strategies that companies can adopt to achieve sustainable and profitable growth. The course will use a variety of real-life cases of companies and supplement them with relevant readings, lectures, or other exercises, as necessary.

MGMT 734 - TECHNOLOGY COMMERCIALIZATION LAB

Short Title: TECH COMMERCIALIZATION LAB

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Prerequisite(s): MGMT 621 (may be taken concurrently) or MGMT 927 (may be taken concurrently)

Description: The goal of this course is to provide the student with exposure to entrepreneurship through early stage technology commercialization. Evaluation of opportunities, business model, capitalization, and early operations are covered, with a focus on applying knowledge learned in the New Enterprises course to a discrete technology spinning out of a Rice affiliated research lab. You will gain first-hand experience in dealing with the unique challenges and pathways for translating a research prototyping into a commercial product. A significant amount of time will be spent on university to business transitions and in thinking about how to take research discoveries and create a business, team, and strategy for new and disruptive innovations. Instructor Permission Required.

MGMT 735 - MARKETING LAB

Short Title: MARKETING LAB

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Laboratory

Credit Hours: 1.5-3

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA OMBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Prerequisite(s): (MGMT 580 or MGMP 580 or MGMW 580 or MGMT 880) and (MGMT 680 or MGMT 681 or MGMT 682 or MGMT 684 (may be taken concurrently) or MGMT 686 or MGMT 707 or MGMT 778)

Description: This course affords students the opportunity to apply their academic marketing knowledge to a real-world project, in a consultative role with a firm that serves as the client/project sponsor. Clients represent a variety of industries and challenge their student-managed teams to address a focused and strategically important marketing-related problem. In addition to core marketing, students must have taken at least one marketing elective.

MGMT 736 - LEADERSHIP IN A WORLD ON FIRE

Short Title: LEADERSHIP IN A WORLD ON FIRE

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: The course examines strategic and moral perspectives on grand challenges and social-environmental problems facing businesses. Examples of such issues include: pandemic, accelerating climate change, corporate social responsibility (CSR) and citizenship, bottom of the pyramid, inequality, and demands for justice. Through active discussion, the course focuses on implications of grand challenges for business leadership.

MGMT 737 - SPECIAL TOPICS IN ENERGY FINANCE

Short Title: SPECIAL TOPICS IN ENERGY FIN.

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Prerequisite(s): MGMT 606 (may be taken concurrently)

Description: This course covers the valuation and financing of new or non-traditional energy projects, including renewable energy projects, carbon sequestration, and enhanced recovery techniques.

MGMT 738 - INTRODUCTION TO PROCESS IMPROVEMENT

Short Title: INTRO TO PROCESS IMPROVEMENT

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Intensive Learning Experience

Credit Hours: 0.75

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA OMBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: Operational Process Excellence, focused on the efficiency and effectiveness of operations processes, is a fundamental driver of business success. This course provides students with hands-on experience with simple tools, techniques, and frameworks for recognizing and addressing performance improvement opportunities. Students develop a process-centric lens with which to consider commercial competitiveness.

MGMT 739 - ENERGY TRANSITION INVESTING

Short Title: ENERGY TRANSITION INVESTING

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: In this course students learn about sectors in the energy transition, renewable power, battery storage, carbon capture, hydrogen and renewable fuels sectors from an investor’s point of view. Acting as a private equity firm, student teams establish an investment thesis for which sectors to deploy capital and pitch their fund to a mock board of limited partners.

MGMT 740 - STUDENT VENTURE FUND: EVALUATING STARTUP INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Short Title: STUDENT VENTURE FUND

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Prerequisite(s): MGMT 626

Description: Students will identify, screen, and evaluate start-ups for investment by the Rice venture capital fund. Through this highly experiential course, students will learn tools for rigorously evaluating startup ventures for investment, valuing early stage companies, and structuring investments. Students will present their investment recommendations to an advisory committee. Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: BUSI 465. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for MGMT 740 if student has credit for BUSI 465.

MGMT 741 - QUANTITATIVE MARKETING MODELS

Short Title: QUANTITATIVE MARKETING MODELS

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the OMBA program. Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: This course will leverage quantitative marketing analysis for important marketing problems such as churn forecasting, uncovering customer psychographics through surveys, segmentation, targeting, and positioning. Quantitative tools such as probabilistic models, factor analysis, cluster analysis, and perceptual maps will be introduced, which have a wide array of applications in marketing. Real-world case studies on firms such as Blue Apron and Ford will highlight the value of these quantitative tools.

MGMT 742 - REAL ESTATE PRIVATE EQUITY

Short Title: REAL ESTATE PRIVATE EQUITY

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: In this course, students first understand the roles and responsibilities within a real estate private equity firm (including limited and general partner roles) and compensation and incentive structures typically seen in real estate private equity funding models. We focus on assessing risk and return in private real estate investments portfolios and analyzing relative valuations. Students learn how to construct a private investment portfolio, how to make buy and sell decisions from a portfolio perspective, and how to manage risks on behalf of fund investors. The course benefits from guest speakers addressing management and investment issues from both the limited and general partner perspectives. Students prepare an investment proposal and present the investment thesis to a mock investment committee.

MGMT 744 - SERVICES OPERATIONS

Short Title: SERVICES OPERATIONS

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Prerequisite(s): MGMT 574 or MGMW 574 or MGMP 574 or MGMT 874

Description: This course aims to provide students with a theoretical and practical understanding of current operational challenges faced by service organizations. It explores both quantitative and qualitative tools and methods for the effective planning, design, marketing, management, and improvement of service operations.

MGMT 745 - POLITICAL RISKS IN ENERGY INVESTMENTS

Short Title: POLITICAL RISKS IN ENERGY

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Intensive Learning Experience

Credit Hours: 0.75

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: The course centers on understanding the sources of political risks in energy investments. After introducing the political economy of investment in oil, gas, and renewables, we analyze the structural factors that shape risk during the life cycle of a project. We examine how the institutional environments of the host jurisdictions impact risk and evaluate the strategies companies may use to manage the evolving risk dynamics (including the effects of the energy transition). The course rests on discussion of real case studies, with a particular focus on Latin America and illustrations from current events.

MGMT 746 - REAL PROPERTY

Short Title: REAL PROPERTY

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: This is a case-based course for students interested in a career in real estate asset management. The class goals are to show how the major property types work and how to analyze and value real property. The course is rigorous and active participation in the case discussions is expected.

MGMT 747 - REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS

Short Title: REG ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: This course examines the broad subject of government regulation of business and financial markets and is designed to help the student develop what the authors of the text term “legal astuteness.” That is, the ability to exercise informed judgment based on context-specific knowledge of the law and the regulatory environment. To achieve this, we will apply the methodology of neoclassical economic analysis to understand the role and function of government and governmental decision-making; explore the intersection between economics and the law; and learn to spot legal issues before they become grounds for termination, lawsuits, or criminal indictments. Emphasis is placed on high impact regulatory programs, such as antitrust, security regulation, civil rights, and environmental laws.

MGMT 748 - OPERATIONS IMPROVEMENT I: TOOLKIT

Short Title: OPS IMPROVEMENT I: TOOLKIT

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA OMBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: Process performance improvement requires a fundamental set of analytical and statistical tools. This course provides students with the knowledge of key process improvement tools including how their uses are planned and applied and how to interpret their output. This is accomplished through lectures and through exercises that require hands-on practical application of the tools.

MGMT 749 - OPERATIONS IMPROVEMENT II: METHODOLOGY

Short Title: OPS IMPROV II: METHODOLOGY

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Prerequisite(s): MGMT 748 (may be taken concurrently)

Description: This course provides students with a detailed Lean Six Sigma roadmap and critical-thinking skills for leading a process improvement project from codifying the business problem, understanding baseline state, identifying root causes to performance shortfalls, developing and implementing the solution, and sustaining improved performance.

MGMT 750 - OPERATIONS OF HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS

Short Title: OPS OF HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Prerequisite(s): MGMT 574 or MGMP 574 or MGMW 574 or MGMT 874

Description: This course provides a comprehensive overview of healthcare systems, their challenges and opportunities, and strategies for improvement. Students will learn about the current US healthcare system, its structure, financing, and delivery, as well as emerging trends and policy issues. They will also develop skills in systems analysis, design, and improvement, and learn how to apply these skills to real-world healthcare challenges.

MGMT 751 - ECONOMICS OF HEALTH CARE SECTORS

Short Title: ECON OF HEALTH CARE SECTORS

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the MBA, PMBA, WMBA or XMBA programs. Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: Repeatable for Credit.

MGMT 752 - SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT LAB

Short Title: SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT LAB

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Laboratory

Credit Hours: 1.5-3

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Prerequisite(s): MGMT 719

Description: This course provides students the opportunity to build their operations and supply chain management skills through a hands-on, real-world project with a client company. Students work in 3–4 member teams, alongside representatives from the client organization, to address and resolve a meaningful supply chain issue. In addition to project execution activities, teams meet weekly to discuss project progress as well as associated obstacles and challenges. Instructor Permission Required.

MGMT 753 - OPERATIONS LAB: HEALTH CARE

Short Title: OPERATIONS LAB: HEALTH CARE

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Laboratory

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Prerequisite(s): MGMT 748

Description: This course provides the needed skills, along with the experience of leading and facilitating change in a live, healthcare environment with actual processes, staff and business value on the line. Students are paired, given a real business problem in a major Houston healthcare system and guided to deliver the solution, implementation plan and control plan. Instructor Permission Required.

MGMT 754 - REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS LAB

Short Title: REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS LAB

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Laboratory

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Prerequisite(s): MGMT 659 or MGMT 667 or MGMT 669

Description: Learn how to invest in Apartments, Retail Centers, Offices, Industrial & other properties and master the Underwriting process. Opportunity to learn from seasoned Investors and network with property owners, brokers, and lenders. Students will originate/review real deals, conduct market and financial analysis, structure partnerships, identify & manage risks, and present to a real investment committee.

MGMT 755 - DUE DILIGENCE IN COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE

Short Title: DUE DILIGENCE IN REAL ESTATE

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 0.75

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: This course will cover the due diligence conducted in the acquisition of commercial real estate through a case study of two retail projects; an income-producing project and the other a value-added project. Students will evaluate due diligence materials for a third income-producing asset and make a recommendation on whether to acquire the project based on their analysis.

MGMT 756 - CORPORATE REAL ESTATE POST PANDEMIC

Short Title: CORP REAL ESTATE POST PANDEMIC

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 0.75

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: In this short course, students explore the current pandemic and prior crises to understand the impacts on personal, organizational and market resiliency particularly as it relates to office work and, therefore, strategic corporate real estate management. In an applied setting, students gain key insights to prepare for the future of work and the workplace as business leaders.

MGMT 757 - REAL ESTATE LAB: DEVELOP, DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION

Short Title: RE LAB:DEVELOP DESIGN CONSTR

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Prerequisite(s): MGMT 659 (may be taken concurrently) or MGMT 667 (may be taken concurrently) or MGMT 669 (may be taken concurrently)

Description: . Cross-list: ARCH 691. Repeatable for Credit.

Course URL: www.arch.rice.edu/academics/current-courses

MGMT 758 - ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL, AND GOVERNANCE (ESG) ISSUES IN STRATEGY

Short Title: ESG ISSUES IN STRATEGY

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: Organization’s success does not only depend on its strategic repertoire within a given market, but also on how well it incorporates environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors in its strategy. By engaging with peer organizations, non-governmental agencies, the media, and other external stakeholders, firms can proactively identify and address ESG issues. Consideration of ESG factors in strategy can help simultaneously achieve a long-term competitive advantage as well as enhance a firm’s social and environmental impact. The goal of this course is to provide you with analytical tools that help managers assess a firm’s broader environment and make decisions that are beneficial for the firm and for society at large.

MGMT 759 - DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

Short Title: DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA OMBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: Using real cases across industries and visits of industry experts, Digital Transformation is designed to equip students to confidently conceive, lead and execute digital innovation and transformation initiatives and develop new business models for existing and insurgent organizations.

MGMT 760 - E-LAB: VENTURE CAPITAL

Short Title: E-LAB: VENTURE CAPITAL

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Course Type: Laboratory

Credit Hours: 1.5-3

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Prerequisite(s): MGMT 626 (may be taken concurrently)

Description: Students learn by working with early stage investors including angel and venture capital organizations. Students learn through hands on support and are expected to be at the sponsoring organizations office 8 - 10 hours per week and attend investor pitches. The Venture Capital E-Lab is not a standard class and requires meeting off campus. To apply for this course visit http://lilie.link/elab-app. Instructor Permission Required. Repeatable for Credit.

MGMT 761 - E-LAB: ENTERPRISE ACQUISITION

Short Title: E-LAB: ENTERPRISE ACQUISITION

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory

Credit Hours: 1.5-3

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Prerequisite(s): MGMT 627 (may be taken concurrently)

Description: Students follow the processes learned in MGMT 627 to acquire an existing business or start a search fund. Students develop selection criteria, network to connect with sellers, conduct preliminary due diligence, perform a business valuation, develop potential deal structures and have the opportunity to move forward on any potential opportunities on their own after graduation. Students attend a check-in class every other week to present updates and receive feedback from faculty, students and alumni mentors. To apply for this course visit http://lilie.link/elab-app. Instructor Permission Required. Repeatable for Credit.

MGMT 762 - E-LAB: NEW ENTERPRISE

Short Title: E-LAB: NEW ENTERPRISE

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Laboratory

Credit Hours: 1.5-3

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Prerequisite(s): MGMT 621 or MGMT 927

Description: Students working on their own startup have the opportunity to apply the processes learned in the New Enterprise course to their startup. Students attend a check-in class every other week to present updates and receive feedback from faculty, students and alumni mentors. To apply for this course visit http://lilie.link/elab-app. Department Permission Required. Repeatable for Credit.

MGMT 763 - ENTREPRENEURSHIP LAB

Short Title: ENTREPRENEURSHIP LAB

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Laboratory

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the OMBA program. Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Prerequisite(s): MGMT 531 and MGMT 627

Description: Two tracks are available in the Entrepreneurship Lab: New Enterprise and Enterprise Acquisition. In the New Enterprise track, students apply the processes and lessons from the New Enterprise course to further evaluate and continue working on a startup idea. In the Enterprise Acquisition track tudents develop their own acquisition plan and can start the process to acquire a company, support an active student or alumni searcher, or start their own Search Fund. In both tracks, students are assigned a coach and attend check-in meetings to present updates and receive feedback from faculty, mentors and other students in the course. Department Permission Required.

MGMT 764 - INTRODUCTION TO DESIGN THINKING

Short Title: INTRO TO DESIGN THINKING

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Intensive Learning Experience

Credit Hours: 0.75

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA MBA OMBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: Design thinking continues to be a core pillar of entrepreneurship and innovation in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors. It is a creative problem-solving process that is based on key principles from human-centered design. By keeping the end user at the center throughout the process, the aim is that you ultimately develop an idea or solution that people using your solution want. In this course, you will collaborate in teams to learn and apply the design thinking approach by understanding the end user, transforming insights into opportunities, and developing solutions using iterative prototyping and experimentation. You’ll bring your individual backgrounds and experiences to the table as you build up tangible experience applying design thinking skills to approach problems in a more meaningful, efficient, and resourceful way. Through this course, you'll learn skills to more creatively solve problems throughout your professional (and personal) life as an entrepreneur or an intrapreneur. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for MGMT 764 if student has credit for MGMT 625.

MGMT 765 - IGNITE ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Short Title: IGNITE ILE

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Course Type: Intensive Learning Experience

Credit Hours: 0.75

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: The Ignite Trek provides entrepreneurial students the opportunity to meet successful and up-and-coming entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley. Students hear the personal stories of entrepreneurs working to build their companies and learn from the successes (and failures) of the best-and-brightest that Silicon Valley has to offer. Students also have the opportunity to visit startups first-hand and see their innovative work spaces. This is an intense immersion experience with company visits and entrepreneurial speakers throughout the trek. Department Permission Required.

MGMT 766 - HEALTHCARE INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP LAB

Short Title: HEALTHCARE INNOV & ENTREP LAB

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: Students work with nascent medical device startups created out of the Healthcare Innovation and Entrepreneurship course. Students work 10 hours per week on various aspects of a business plan and preparation for business plan competitions.

MGMT 767 - DATA-DRIVEN INVESTMENTS LAB

Short Title: DATA-DRIVEN INVESTMENTS LAB

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Prerequisite(s): MGMT 638 or MGMT 639 (may be taken concurrently)

Description: This course is part of the data-driven investments curriculum designed to equip students with an analytical quantitative investment toolkit. Students work in groups to develop, test, and implement investment strategies using Python. The investment strategies are driven using a range of datasets provided by the instructors. Students first explore the data and develop trading ideas and then simulate implementation of their chosen strategy. The course emphasizes understanding the sources of investment performance through analyses of factor and sector exposures, attribution analysis, and performance evaluation. Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: BUSI 449. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for MGMT 767 if student has credit for BUSI 449.

MGMT 768 - FOOD INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Short Title: FOOD INNOVATION AND ENTREP.

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 0.75

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: This is a survey course of contemporary topics in the new food economy. We pay particular attention to social justice issues surrounding the production, distribution, marketing and sales, and consumption of food. A sample of covered topics may include: access to capital for non-traditional agriculture, organic & GMO, new technologies and production and distribution, food waste, food insecurity, food marketing, food assistance policies, and other public policies.

MGMT 769 - AI FOR CUSTOMER ANALYTICS

Short Title: AI FOR CUSTOMER ANALYTICS

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: This course introduces AI tools for large-scale customer text data to draw customer insights. Through this course, students will be introduced to methods such as word embeddings and generative AI (Transformers), and apply these methods across different customer analytics applications such as examining customer topics and generating product insights. Recommended Prerequisite(s): MGMT 665 or MGMT 679

MGMT 770 - CONSULTATIVE SELLING

Short Title: CONSULTATIVE SELLING

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: This course introduces students to the communication skills and behaviors required for success in the field of consultative selling, including effective questioning, active listening, assessing client communication style, and delivering persuasive presentations.

MGMT 771 - DIGITAL MARKETING

Short Title: DIGITAL MARKETING

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: Course provides an introduction to digital marketing and examines ways it should be implemented. In addition to learning fundamental constructs and principles, students will focus on tools and skills needed for setting goals, implementing campaigns, and measuring success. Guest speakers and in-class exercises are used to provide insights and relevancy to this swiftly expanding area of marketing.

MGMT 772 - INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT IN THE ENERGY TRANSITION

Short Title: ENERGY TRANSITION: INFRA DEV

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: This course examines the commercial arrangements used by energy companies (traditional and renewable) to design facilities, select contractors, manage construction, and maintain facilities. The course concludes with a simulation in which student teams participate in a bid round to acquire infrastructure contracts and then experience typical risks faced by firms undertaking these large projects.

MGMT 773 - THE ENERGY TRANSITION LAB

Short Title: ENERGY TRANSITION LAB

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Laboratory

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Prerequisite(s): MGMT 609 or MGMT 612

Description: This course gives students the opportunity to apply their knowledge, skills, and experience to explore one of the many opportunities or challenges in the Energy Transition. The Energy Transition is the shift in energy supply mix to meet growing energy consumption while avoiding negative environmental impact. For example, energy security, economic competitiveness and environmental responsibility are important considerations in the decarbonization of the electric grid, transportation, industrial, and building sectors and the increasing reliance on renewable energy sources. In addition, the integration of oil, natural gas and renewable power generation and consumption will leverage information and communication technologies, artificial intelligence, and advance modeling and simulation techniques to accelerate implementation. Students work in 2-, 3- or 4-member teams on an energy topic of interest. Students seek advice and mentorship from outside experts as they consider the impact of actions, investment and policy on relevant NGO, government, industry, consulting, or investment organizations.

MGMT 774 - LEADING THROUGH COLLABORATION

Short Title: LEADING THROUGH COLLABORATION

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: Collaboration lies at the heart of why we have organizations. Understanding how to motivate and shape collaboration lies at the core of leadership in organizations. Foundational to collaboration is shared understanding: Individuals and teams can only effectively work together when they have the same understanding of what they are trying to achieve, how they will do so, and what the roles of different individuals and teams in that process are. In this course, we explore the importance of such shared understanding for successful collaboration and how leadership can build shared understanding for high-quality performance.

MGMT 775 - CAPITAL THEMES IN CLIMATE TECH

Short Title: CLIMATE TECH

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Intensive Learning Experience

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: Course focuses on capital themes across the energy transition. Student teams will construct, validate, and propose a climate tech investment opportunity.

MGMT 776 - INTRODUCTION TO REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY

Short Title: INTRO TO REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Course Type: Intensive Learning Experience

Credit Hours: 0.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: An introductory survey course intended to provide a foundational understanding of the real estate industry. This course aims to be useful to students interested in pursuing a career in the real estate industry who have no or limited experience in real estate. This course is open to MBA students in each program. Outside graduate students can enroll with instructor permission provided space is available.

MGMT 777 - INVESTMENT BANKING AND MARKETS ILE

Short Title: INVESTMENT BANKING & MARKETS

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Course Type: Intensive Learning Experience

Credit Hours: 0.75

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: Repeatable for Credit.

MGMT 778 - CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE MANAGEMENT

Short Title: CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE MANAGEMENT

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: This course examines the key issues in managing customer experience in customer-focused service organizations. Its learning objectives are to understand the customer decision journey framework, diagnose and solve problems with journey mapping, design a transformative customer experience, measure experience, and manage unforeseen mishaps and setbacks.

MGMT 779 - FINANCIAL INCLUSION LAB

Short Title: FINANCIAL INCLUSION LAB

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Laboratory

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Prerequisite(s): MGMT 648 or MGMT 848

Description: This course engages a team (or teams) of MBA students at the Jones School of Business, Rice University, in an ongoing project designed to address issues of economic inequality and mobility in the Houston MSA.

MGMT 780 - WHEN YOUR BUSINESS IS SUED

Short Title: WHEN YOUR BUSINESS IS SUED

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Intensive Learning Experience

Credit Hours: 0.75

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: This course provides an understanding of a lawsuit from the viewpoint of business leadership. Lectures cover causes of action, procedure, evidence, case evaluation and resolution. Practical exercises provide insight into the importance of discovery and depositions. Classic business litigation cases will be presented. The course ends with a mini-trial based on class materials.

MGMT 781 - TEAMS AND TEAMWORK

Short Title: TEAMS AND TEAMWORK

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA OMBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Prerequisite(s): MGMT 510 or MGMP 510 or MGMW 510 or EMBA 992 (may be taken concurrently)

Description: In the modern workplace, work is primarily completed as a part of a team. Thus, it is essential that managers learn how to effectively lead and work within teams. This course will teach students the psychology of teams and effective practices for managing teams in the workplace.

MGMT 782 - TECH TOOLS FOR BUSINESS

Short Title: TECH TOOLS FOR BUSINESS

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Prerequisite(s): MGMT 595 or MGMP 595 or MGMW 595 or MGMT 895

Description: Introduces tools for business data analysis beyond Excel, including python and SQL. Teaches how to query SQL databases using SQL clients, Excel, and python. Teaches how to filter, reshape, summarize, and visualize data in python. Provides an introduction to machine learning methods for forecasting, including data transformations and ways to avoid overfitting. Teaches how to implement the methods in python.

MGMT 783 - SQL FOR MANAGERS

Short Title: SQL FOR MANAGERS

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Intensive Learning Experience

Credit Hours: 0.75

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: This course teaches students relational database fundamentals and SQL programming skills in the context of complex business problems and the communication with users and technical resources. Topics covered include relational database architecture, database fit and design, requirements gathering, formatting deliverables, and simple query skills. Upon completion, participants will understand SQL functions, join techniques, database schemas, and will be able to write useful SQL statements.

MGMT 784 - POWER AND INFLUENCE IN ORGANIZATIONS

Short Title: POWER & INFLUENCE IN ORGS

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA OMBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Prerequisite(s): MGMT 510 or MGMP 510 or MGMW 510 or EMBA 992

Description: A manager’s primary purpose is to use power to influence subordinates and create an effective organization. This course will teach students how to build power, how to influence people, and the proper use of power in the modern organization through lecture, discussion, and experiential activities.

MGMT 785 - CORPORATE REAL ESTATE STRATEGY

Short Title: CORPORATE REAL ESTATE STRATEGY

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: This course focuses on corporate real estate as a critical component of achieving any organization’s strategic objectives. Corporate real estate is foundational to culture, organizational transformation, and, done right, drives integrated business value. This course provides a framework for understanding decision making in corporate real estate using practical applications, case studies, and interaction with industry leaders.

MGMT 786 - GLOBAL BUSINESS OFFSITE

Short Title: GLOBAL BUSINESS OFFSITE

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 0.75-1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA OMBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: This course, led by Rice Business faculty, takes place in an international business setting and consists of a combination of lectures by local university faculty and business leaders and site visits to companies in the region. Students have the opportunity to meet with corporate executives, investors, and scholars to discuss opportunities and challenges of doing business in the country. The objectives of the course are to further an appreciation of the opportunities and obstacles of doing business in different parts of the world, increase sensitivity to cross-cultural issues, and broaden perspectives on issues dealing with global business. Department Permission Required. Repeatable for Credit.

MGMT 787 - FINANCIAL CRISES

Short Title: FINANCIAL CRISES

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Prerequisite(s): MGMT 840 or ((MGMT 540 or MGMP 540 or MGMW 540) and (MGMT 541 or MGMP 541 or MGMW 541))

Description: This course examines financial crises both domestic and global through time. The focus is on financial market structures, economic incentives and policies leading up, during, and after different crises. Case studies, lectures, academic articles and documentaries may be used.

MGMT 788 - CORPORATE RIVALRY

Short Title: CORPORATE RIVALRY

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Prerequisite(s): MGMT 540 or MGMP 540 or MGMW 540 or MGMT 840

Description: This course is about learning to think like a game theorist and developing a systematic way to evaluate strategic problems. Emphasis is on real-world applications and in-class business exercises.

MGMT 789 - GLOBAL FIELD EXPERIENCE

Short Title: GLOBAL FIELD EXPERIENCE

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Intensive Learning Experience

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the MBA or OMBA programs. Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: This unique experiential learning opportunity requires students to apply what was learned in the first year of the program through consulting projects on the ground in a designated country. The course fosters a global mindset and further develops the ability to tackle business challenges in dynamic, divers and complex environments. Department Permission Required.

MGMT 790 - FRONTIERS OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Short Title: FRONTIERS OF CORP GOVERNANCE

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: HMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: Using case studies, the course will examine topics such as the roles and responsibilities of corporate boards, how to adapt corporate governance practices from private to public, the role of culture and financial incentives on ethics and corporate performance, the pros and cons of dual class structures, and the effects of shareholder activism.

MGMT 791 - ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE INTENSIVE

Short Title: ORG CHANGE INTENSIVE

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Course Type: Intensive Learning Experience

Credit Hours: 0.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the MBA program. Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: An intensive one day course on leading change. This class builds on the core MGMT 512 (Leading Change) class and is taught primarily using a team-based simulation.You will learn a very versatile process model of change and how to apply it to a variety of organizational-level changes.

MGMT 792 - PRINCIPLES OF SURVEY DESIGN

Short Title: PRINCIPLES OF SURVEY DESIGN

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Intensive Learning Experience

Credit Hours: 0.75

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: This course will teach students principles of survey design to prepare them to conduct surveys during and after business school. The course will cover articulating clear research objectives, defining the appropriate audiences to survey, determining the best methodology, and writing an actionable survey.

MGMT 793 - CREATING THE DATA DRIVEN BUSINESS

Short Title: CREATING DATA DRIVEN BUSINESS

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Intensive Learning Experience

Credit Hours: 0.75

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA OMBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: This course provides an understanding of how to build and lead a data driven business. Lectures cover fundamentals of data management, analytics maturity models, the role of “Big Data,” application of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and cognitive computing technologies for predictive and adaptive analytics, and creating value-based business analytics strategies.

MGMT 794 - PROFESSIONAL SEMINAR

Short Title: PROFESSIONAL SEMINAR

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the WMBA program. Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: This course explores current business challenges through engagement with business leaders. Guest instructors lead students through challenges in their functional areas and through state-of-the-art applications of emerging technologies. Students engage with executives, rising middle managers, and subject matter experts. Repeatable for Credit.

MGMT 795 - DEAN'S LEADERSHIP SEMINAR

Short Title: DEAN'S LEADERSHIP SEMINAR

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: This course examines leadership challenges as they apply to contemporary issues in business and organizational change through engagement with C-suite executives, entrepreneurs and other leaders of complex organizations.

MGMT 796 - FROM FOSSIL TO RENEWABLE: MANAGING ORGANIZATIONAL CHALLENGES IN ENERGY TRANSITION

Short Title: ORG CHALLENGES IN ENERGY TRANS

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 0.75

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: Energy companies are under great pressures to make transition from traditional fossil energy to renewable energy. In this course, we will discuss why companies take different strategies in managing the transition, how they use corporate venture capital (CVC) investments to tap into technologies and business opportunities in the renewable sectors, and how they balance between their traditional businesses and the renewable businesses. We will also discuss how startups in the renewable sectors manage their relationships with their CVC investors.

MGMT 797 - EDGE INTERSESSION ABROAD - SOUTH AMERICA

Short Title: JONES EDGE - SOUTH AMERICA

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the EMBA program. Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: Repeatable for Credit.

MGMT 798 - PSYCHOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS OF PROFESSIONAL LIVES

Short Title: PSYCH FOUNDATIONS OF PROF LIFE

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: Course draws from psychology and management research, exploring complexity of professional lives and identity dynamics, underlying career decisions, compromises, and regrets. Through exercises, cases, and discussions, students develop an understanding of the type of professional path they want and why, and how to get it and overcome setbacks and successes.

MGMT 799 - HEALTHCARE INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Short Title: HEALTHCARE INNOV & ENTREP

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: This course is designed for healthcare entrepreneurs who want to build innovative medical technologies. Students work in interdisciplinary teams comprised of engineering, business, and medical students. Key concepts include: how to validate and scope clinical needs, ideate solutions, draft a business model, and determine regulatory and reimbursement strategies. Instructor Permission Required.

MGMT 800 - INDEPENDENT STUDY

Short Title: INDEPENDENT STUDY

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Independent Study

Credit Hours: 1.5-3

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the EMBA program. Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: Independent study or directed reading on an approved project under faculty supervision. Contact MBA program office for application information. No more than 3 credit hours of independent study will count towards graduation unless approved by the Jones School Academic Standard Committee. Department Permission Required. Repeatable for Credit.

MGMT 801 - FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

Short Title: FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the EMBA program. Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: Introduction to the preparation, analysis, and use of corporate financial data. Covers the basic techniques of analyzing financial accounting data from the perspective of managers as well as external users of this data such as investors.

MGMT 802 - MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING

Short Title: MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the EMBA program. Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: Provides general managers with an understanding of the design and function of a firm's management accounting system to enable them to become active consumers of accounting information. The course describes how accounting information can assist managers in making decisions about products, services, and customers; improving existing processes; and aligning organizational activities toward long-term strategic objectives.

MGMT 803 - INTRODUCTION TO GENAI FOR BUSINESS APPLICATIONS

Short Title: INTRO TO GENAI FOR BUSINESS

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA OMBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Prerequisite(s): MGMT 595 or MGMP 595 or MGMW 595 or MGMT 895 or MGMT 593

Description: This course introduces the fundamentals of generative AI and the types of tools that can be built on genAI platforms. Students engage with existing genAI tools and with the underlying LLM engines to explore and create genAI-assisted business applications. Students completing this course will 1) understand what genAI is and how it functions; 2) gain appreciation for genAI’s transformative impact on business and society; and 3) gain practical experience evaluating, using, and creating genAI tools.

MGMT 804 - CREATING THE DATA DRIVEN BUSINESS

Short Title: CREATING DATA DRIVEN BUSINESS

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA OMBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: Unlock your understanding of data's potential to drive business success. This course details the mechanics of data management, the power of Big Data, and the art of analytics and visualization. Advanced AI and machine learning are brought to the forefront. Still, we will explore many other tools and techniques needed to create and lead a data-driven organization, cultivate a culture of innovation, and ensure ethical data usage. Participants will also gain experience guiding a business through various stages of data maturity for data-driven decision-making.

MGMT 805 - E-LAB: NEW ENTERPRISES ACCELERATE

Short Title: E-LAB: ACCELERATE

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Laboratory

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA

Course Level: Graduate

Prerequisite(s): MGMT 762 or MGMT 734

Description: E-Lab: New Enterprises Accelerate is the second stage partner course to E-Lab New Enterprises and E-Lab Tech Commercialization. Teams will be accepted into E-Lab New Enterprise Accelerate on instructor approval only based on progress accomplished in their preceding E-Lab courses.

MGMT 813 - LEADING FOR CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION

Short Title: LEADING FOR CREATIVITY & INNOV

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: Study of the nature of creativity, creative thinking skills and ways to encourage, promote, and effectively manage creativity and innovation in complex organizations.

MGMT 817 - DECISION STRATEGIES

Short Title: DECISION STRATEGIES

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: Making good decisions is core to success in business and in life. Decision analysis is the discipline that helps people choose wisely under conditions of uncertainty and often competing objectives. In this course students learn the decision analysis process and tools to make great decisions.

MGMT 821 - LEADING ACROSS DIFFERENCES

Short Title: LEADING ACROSS DIFFERENCES

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA OMBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: This course explores how processes at the individual, group, organizational, and societal levels intertwine to shape diversity, equity, and inclusion at work. We will discuss how to improve our ability to work within and lead diverse and inclusive teams, and will discuss how to design an equitable workplace.

MGMT 822 - DIVERSITY EQUITY AND INCLUSION IN BUSINESS LAB

Short Title: DEI IN BUSINESS LAB

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Intensive Learning Experience

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Prerequisite(s): MGMT 821

Description: This course gives students the opportunity to apply their MBA learnings to address an opportunity and/or challenge in the diversity, equity and inclusion space faced by a client organization. Clients represent a variety of industries and will challenge their student-managed teams to address a focused, high-priority DEI-related business issue. The lab is project-centric and student-driven, with regular check-in meetings with the team’s assigned coach and the full class.

MGMT 833 - STRATEGY IN TECHNOLOGY ECOSYSTEMS

Short Title: STRATEGY IN TECH ECOSYSTEMS

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the following programs: EMBA HMBA MBA PMBA WMBA XMBA Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: The course deal with strategic management topics of interest to ventures that operate in technological ecosystems. Topics covered include platforms, network effects, coping with disruptive innovation, and how technology can create new markets and revolutionize existing ones.

MGMT 840 - ECONOMICS FOR BUSINESS

Short Title: ECONOMICS FOR BUSINESS

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the EMBA program. Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

MGMT 843 - CORPORATE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

Short Title: CORPORATE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the EMBA program. Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: This course emphasizes concepts and skills related to valuation tasks in a corporate setting. Topics include financial market structure and efficiency, time value of money, net present value, internal rate of return, capital budgeting, risk and return, capital asset pricing model, cost of capital, capital structure, payout policy, and real options analysis.

MGMT 845 - CORPORATE FINANCIAL STRATEGY FOR EXECUTIVES

Short Title: CORP FIN STRATEGY FOR EXECS

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the EMBA program. Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: This is a case study course based on current corporate finance transactions and topics. The intent is to expose Executive MBA candidates to some of the practical challenges and opportunities when tackling financial decisions governed by Corporate Financial policies (Capital Structure, Financial Risk Management, Liquidity, Funding/Financing, and Payout Policy).

MGMT 848 - APPLIED FINANCE

Short Title: APPLIED FINANCE

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the EMBA program. Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: Study of the theory and practice of the fundamental principles in finance, emphasizing hands-on experience with a wide range of corporate finance and investment applications. The course provides extensive opportunity to implement finance theory at a practical level and to develop advanced analytical spreadsheet expertise, including financial statement forecasting, regression analysis, Monte Carlo simulation, and portfolio optimization.

MGMT 874 - OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

Short Title: OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.5

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the EMBA program. Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: Introduction to the design and integration of successful operations tactics both within the organization and across the supply chain. The course focuses on understanding, managing and improving processes and flows of products, customers, and information. Touching upon bottlenecks, inventory, quality management, and strategic issues in operations.

MGMT 880 - STRATEGIC MARKETING

Short Title: STRATEGIC MARKETING

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the EMBA program. Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: Introduction to the key concepts and perspectives underlying the function of marketing in a business enterprise. Emphasis is placed on strategic marketing issues and the formulation of marketing strategies. Includes value proposition; customer & market analysis; segmentation & targeting; product strategy; branding; pricing strategy; marketing channels; marketing communication and selling. Lectures and extensive analysis of marketing management case studies.

MGMT 895 - BUSINESS ANALYTICS

Short Title: BUSINESS ANALYTICS

Department: Management

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the EMBA program. Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Graduate Quadmester level students.

Course Level: Graduate

Description: The ever-increasing capacity of computers to analyze data, and the explosion of the amount of data available, has resulted in an increased role for data analysis as an aid to business decision-making. This course exposes the student to the most important ideas and methods relevant for data analysis in a business context. Emphasizing practical applications to real problems, the course covers the following topics: Sampling, Descriptive Statistics, Probability Distributions, and Regression Analysis. Students are strongly encouraged to bring data from work; projects from previous years have returned significant monetary value to students’ current employers and examples of these projects will be provided in class. Repeatable for Credit.

MGMT 899 - APPLIED DATA SCIENCE: AN INQUIRY BASED LEARNING APPROACH