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First Year Curriculum

The first year curriculum emphasizes learning-by-doing. From the first day of class students apply what they learn to real organizations and develop the tools managers need to lead and succeed. They develop a comprehensive and integrated understanding of management decision-making, and enhance their interpersonal, communication, leadership, team and career management skills. More simply put, it's all about knowledge, real-world experience and professionalism.

First Year - Fall Semester

• Data Analysis, Modeling & Decision Making
• Accounting for Managers
• Managing Organizations: Individuals, Teams and Human Resources
• Managing Organizations: Design and Change
• Marketing: Creating Satisfied Consumers
• PACE I: Practical Application for Careers & Enterprises
  • Consulting for Not-for-Profit & Government Organizations
  • Achieving Your Career Goals

First Year - Spring Semester

• Economics, Finance and Markets
• Operations and Systems Management
• Elective
• Elective
• PACE II: Practical Application for Careers & Enterprises
  • Consulting for Not-for-Profit & Government Organizations
  • Developing an Entrepreneurial Venture;

First Year - Summer Semester

• Internship or Other Pursuits