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Course Number System and Credit Value

There is a method to the madness of the course number. Here is a brief explanation of what the numbers mean:

Course Number: ABB.CDEE.FF
A
School & Program (B = Stern School MBA Program)

BB
Course Designator (see chart)

C
Course Level (2 is beginning or intermediate; 3 is advanced or specialized)

D
Number of credits (3 = 3 credits; 1 = 1.5 credits)

EE
Number assigned by department

FF
Section number (indicates time, day, year, etc.)

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