BUS 860 - Special Topics

3 units (fi 32)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Topics will vary from year to year. Restricted to Executive MBA students only.

MMA 608 - Business Applications of Artificial Intelligence

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

This comprehensive course, co-taught by a panel of expert instructors, aims to provide students with an in-depth understanding of how artificial intelligence (AI) technologies are applied in real-world business settings. It introduces students to a range of AI applications across different industries and functional areas, highlighting the transformative potential of AI in driving innovation, improving operational efficiency, and creating competitive advantages. Restricted to students registered in the MMA Program. Non-MMA students require consent of home dept and the Masters Programs Office.

MMA 616 - Strategy Analytics

3 units (fi 6)(SPR/SUM, 3-0-0)

This course is designed to prepare future managers to effectively integrate data science and business analytics into strategic decision-making. It provides an overview of how these functions can harmonize to create effective strategies while highlighting the pitfalls of poor integration. Students will learn about strategic vision, data-driven decision frameworks, competitive intelligence, risk assessment, and the use of performance metrics for continuous improvement. The course includes real-world case studies to apply theory to practice and emphasizes ethical considerations in data strategy, focusing on responsible data use, transparency, and privacy. By the end, students will understand the interplay between data science and business analytics and be able to develop strategies aligned with organizational goals. Restricted to students registered in the MMA Program. Non-MMA students require consent of home dept and the Masters Programs Office.

SEM 427 - Strategic Consulting for Family Businesses

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

In this course, students will examine some of the most salient issues facing family businesses from a consulting perspective. Case studies and recent research will be used to help students learn how consultants and other advisors can address fundamental challenges facing family businesses in practice (e.g., strategic repositioning, process improvement, business valuation, governance and succession issues, and complex family dynamics). The course is case-based and highly interactive, providing students with an opportunity to both learn consulting skills and understand the unique dynamics associated with family businesses.

SEM 627 - Strategic Consulting for Family Businesses

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

In this course students will examine some of the most salient issues facing family businesses from a consulting perspective. Case studies and recent research will be used to help students learn how consultants and other advisors can address fundamental challenges facing family businesses in practice (e.g., strategic repositioning, process improvement, business valuation, governance and succession issues, and complex family dynamics). The course is case-based and highly interactive, providing students with an opportunity to both learn consulting skills and understand the unique dynamics associated with family businesses.