SEM 704 - Individual Research

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Prerequisite: Registration in Business PhD Program or written permission of instructor. Approval of the Business PhD Program Director is also required for non-PhD students.

BUS 505 - Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

This course explores the ethical challenges facing business leaders today, and how individuals and firms can address those challenges. The course aims to enhance the skills and expertise of students through combining examination of ethical and managerial theory with discussion of common ethical problems in context. Contemporary ethical and social issues will be examined through the use of case studies, class discussions and debates. Course material includes individual ethical theory, the development of ethical organizational culture, the development of ethical management systems designed to respond to ethical challenges, and wide-ranging discussion regarding major trends, challenges, and opportunities in the field of ethical business.

SEM 420 - Strategic Decision Making with Management Analytics

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

This course examines how leaders can employ data analytics to inform strategic decision making in organizations. Students will develop skills in using data to frame strategic decisions, asking critical questions about relevant data, understanding and critiquing the methods by which data have been collected and organized, and using data in analytics to improve organizational outcomes. Through interactive lectures, case studies, and real-world projects, students will learn to use data to formulate strategies, facilitate change, and create competitive value. Prerequisite: SEM 201, 301, 210 or 310. Open to third-and fourth-year students.