Aggregate Economic Analysis examines the underlying forces that contribute to the present economic climate in the domestic and international arenas. Topics include inflation, recession, economic growth, and fiscal and monetary policies.
Analytical Techniques for Decision Making covers mathematical model-building and analysis techniques for business applications. Topics include linear programming, project scheduling, decision analysis in an uncertain environment, queuing (waiting line) models, and inventory systems, with an emphasis on computer-generated solutions and their interpretation and application to the manufacturing and service sectors.
Business Strategy deals with strategic decisions at the business and corporate level that determine the competitive advantage of the firm and its short and long term performance and survival. Topics include situation analysis, core competence, competitive strategy, mergers/acquisitions, strategic alliances, and corporate restructuring.
Business Statistics introduces the use of statistical methods and probability theory in the analysis and modeling of business problems. Examples and applications are drawn from such settings as market research, quality control and production.
Financial Accounting provides an understanding of the reporting issues, practices and problems associated with accounting information disseminated to investors, creditors and other users of this information. An emphasis is placed on financial accounting issues affecting multinational enterprises.
Financial Management examines the financial and economic principles of business financial management and their applications. The development of financial plans for the organization and the establishment of financial policies are emphasized.
International Business Environment introduces managers to the major international influences on their decisions and to basic analytical tools, such as country risk assessment, hedging of foreign exchange risk, and cost-benefit analysis.
Management Accounting provides an understanding of the relevance of accounting information for managerial decisions. It examines how the accounting systems of enterprises can aid in formulating business strategies, resource allocation decisions, cost planning and control and performance measurement.
Managerial Economics presents the basic tools used for market analysis and managerial decision making, including the behavior of firms and consumers.
Managerial Law examines the relationship between the law and the business firm. Through examination of select areas of the law, especially company law, the legal boundaries of managerial discretion are analyzed.
Marketing Management is centered on the marketing concept and its impact on strategic decision-making processes. Product, pricing, promotion and distribution decisions are a major focus.
Negotiations and Leadership examines the dynamics of leadership, teams and negotiations. Through intensive case discussions, role-plays, and through application of the material to their professional lives, students will significantly expand their skill repertoire.
Operations Management provides an integrated view of the problems and techniques encountered in the production and delivery of goods and services. Topics include capacity and location analysis, quality management, inventory control and project scheduling.
Organizational Behavior focuses on individual behavior and organizational design and their impact on organizational effectiveness. Topics include motivation, rewards, job design, communication, structure and organizational change.
Electives comprise the remaining four courses needed to complete the degree requirements. In consultation with the class, these four courses are selected from the list of electives available in the Rutgers curriculum.
