Fall 2016 Course Listings (Weekend)

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Accounting/Taxation

  • ACCT-GB.3304 Modeling Financial Statements (3)
    Course Description:

    Various management disciplines teach you how to analyze and forecast parts of a business. Building on this foundation, this course helps you to weave your forecasts into coherent spreadsheet-based pro-forma financials. Modeling and projecting comprehensive financial statements provides a reality check on the forecasts, enables "what if" analysis, provides an integrated view of the business, and is a key step in valuation.
    Section Meeting Times Dates Instructor Notes
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    SU  1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    		 10/09-12/11 Gode,D 9 Sundays
    Pre/Corequisite:

    Pre-requisite - COR1-GB.1306 ( B01.1306 ) - Financial Accounting and Reporting

                        OR LAW-LW.12337 -
    Equivalencies:

    ACCT-GB.3104 ( B10.3104 ) - Modeling Financial Statements
    Specializations:

    Accounting

    Financial Systems&Analytics

Business and Society

  • BSPA-GB.2314 Business Law (3)
    Course Description:

    The objective of this course is to help develop an ability to recognize and understand legal issues in business. This course focuses on the body of law governing the types of issues that students can expect to encounter in their roles as managers of public and private companies, consultants, and entrepreneurs. Topics for discussion include, but are not limited to contract and cyber laws; the various forms of business structures (e.g., partnerships, corporations, and limited liability companies); business torts; product liability; and specific issues regarding entrepreneurs and employment law.
    Section Meeting Times Dates Instructor Notes
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    SA  1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    		 09/24-12/17 Hendler,R Saturdays
    Specializations:

    Law&Business

Core Courses

  • COR1-GB.2303 The Global Economy (3)
    Course Description:

    We use the tools of international macroeconomics to explore the economic environment facing firms operating around the globe. Central issues include the role of economic policy and institutions in the performance of firms and nations; economic indicators and forecasting; employment and unemployment; interest rates, inflation, and monetary policy; global trade in goods and capital; foreign exchange rates; and emerging market crises. These issues are considered from the perspectives of both firms and countries.
    Section Meeting Times Dates Instructor Notes
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    SA  1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    		 09/24-12/17 Zin,S Saturdays
    Equivalencies:

    COR1-GB.2113 ( B01.2113 ) -

    COR1-GB.2123 ( B01.2123 ) - Global Business Environment I

    COR1-GB.2125 ( B01.2125 ) - Global Business Environment II

    COR9-GB.2317 ( B09.2317 ) -
  • COR1-GB.2310 Marketing (3)
    Course Description:

    This course provides an overall view of marketing in a customer-driven firm, focusing on essential marketing skills needed by successful managers in all business functions. Topics include how individual and organizational consumers make decisions, segment markets, estimate the economic value of customers to the firm, position the firm's offering, effective marketing research, new product development and pricing strategies, communicate with consumers, estimate advertising's effectiveness, and manage relationships with sales force and distribution partners. The course also studies how firms must coordinate these different elements of the marketing mix to insure that all marketing activities collectively forge a coherent strategy. The importance of combining qualitative and quantitative concepts in effective marketing analysis is also examined. The course uses a combination of lectures, class discussion, and case analysis. Marketing is a core course and assumes no prior knowledge of marketing. However, there are certain concepts from Firms&Markets that students should have mastered, including: price elasticity of demand, price discrimination, marginal cost, marginal revenue, efficient scale for production capacity, diminishing returns, utility functions and utility curves.
    Section Meeting Times Dates Instructor Notes
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    SA  09:00 am - 12:00 pm
    		 09/24-12/17 Erdem,T Saturdays
    Equivalencies:

    COR9-GB.2313 ( B09.2313 ) -
  • COR1-GB.2311 Foundations of Finance (3)
    Course Description:

    This is a quantitative course introducing the fundamental principles of asset valuation within the framework of modern portfolio theory. The key analytical concepts are present value, option value, risk/diversification and arbitrage. These tools are used to value stocks, bonds, options, and other derivatives, with applications to the structure of financial markets, portfolio selection, and risk management.
    Section Meeting Times Dates Instructor Notes
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    SA  1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    		 09/24-12/17 De Souza,B Saturdays
    Equivalencies:

    COR9-GB.2316 ( B09.2316 ) -
  • COR1-GB.2314 Operations Management (3)
    Course Description:

    This course serves as an introduction to operations, viewed from the perspective of the general manager, rather than from that of the operations specialist. The coverage is very selective; the course concentrates on a small number of themes from the areas of operations management and information technology that have emerged as the central building blocks of world-class operations. It also presents a sample of key tools and techniques that have proven extremely useful. The topics covered are equally relevant to the manufacturing and service sectors.
    Section Meeting Times Dates Instructor Notes
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    SA  09:00 am - 12:00 pm
    		 09/24-12/17 Nayyar,P Saturdays
    Equivalencies:

    COR1-GB.2114 ( B01.2114 ) -

    COR9-GB.2314 ( B09.2314 ) -

Finance

  • FINC-GB.2302 Corporate Finance (3)
    Course Description:

    This course helps students develop an analytical framework for understanding how organizations make investment and financing decisions. Students also learn the theory and practice of various valuation techniques. There is an emphasis on understanding the theory and its applications to the real world as well as appreciating the limitations of the tools in practical settings. Specific topics include capital budgeting, investment decision rules, discounted cash flow valuation, real options, cost of capital, capital structure, dividend policy, and valuation methods such as WACC and APV.
    Section Meeting Times Dates Instructor Notes
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    SA  09:00 am - 12:00 pm
    		 09/24-12/17 Schmeits,A Saturdays
    Pre/Corequisite:

    Pre-requisite - COR1-GB.2311 ( B01.2311 ) - Foundations of Finance

                        OR COR1-GB.2302 - Foundations of Corporate Finance

                        OR LAW-LW.11461 -

                        OR PADM-GP.2147 -
    Specializations:

    Corporate Finance

    Finance
  • FINC-GB.3331 Valuation (3)
    Course Description:

    Covers the valuation of equity securities and investment strategies utilizing them. Topics include the mathematics of equity valuation, history of stock returns, varieties of equity instruments, and the many varieties of common stock risk. Reviews professional portfolio strategies and forecasting techniques; the evaluation of mutual funds and pension funds; the role of equity options and futures in stock portfolio strategies; the role of technical analysis; and ethical issues in developing and using information that impacts stock prices.
    Section Meeting Times Dates Instructor Notes
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    SA  09:00 am - 12:00 pm
    		 09/24-12/17 Levine,R Saturdays
    Pre/Corequisite:

    Pre-requisite - COR1-GB.2311 ( B01.2311 ) - Foundations of Finance

                        OR COR1-GB.2302 - Foundations of Corporate Finance

                        OR LAW-LW.11461 -

                        OR PADM-GP.2147 -

    Co-requisite - FINC-GB.2302 ( B40.2302 ) - Corporate Finance

                        OR LAW-LW.11461 -

                        OR COR1-GB.2302 - Foundations of Corporate Finance
    Specializations:

    Banking

    Corporate Finance

    Finance

    Financial Instruments and Markets
  • FINC-GB.3387 Global Banking and Capital Markets (3)
    Course Description:

    This course is an analysis of the competitive performance and strategic positioning of financial institutions in multinational capital markets. Market segmentation theories are applied to markets for syndicated lending, trade finance, and project financing. Considers international aspects of raising capital in multinational, multiregulatory settings. Examples may include mergers and acquisitions, joint venture capital projects, and government or private partnership projects.
    Section Meeting Times Dates Instructor Notes
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    SA  1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    		 09/24-12/17 Militello,F Saturdays
    Pre/Corequisite:

    Pre-requisite - COR1-GB.2311 ( B01.2311 ) - Foundations of Finance

                        OR COR1-GB.2302 - Foundations of Corporate Finance

                        OR LAW-LW.11461 -

                        OR PADM-GP.2147 -
    Specializations:

    Banking

    Finance

    Financial Instruments and Markets

    Global Business / Intl Business

    For more courses that count toward Finance click here.


Information Systems

  • INFO-GB.2318 Digital Strategy (3)
    Course Description:

    The course explores the role of information technology (IT) in corporate strategy with specific attention paid to the Internet. Different Internet business models are identified and are used to explain competitive practices. Cases and lectures illustrate how technology is used to gain and sustain a competitive advantage. The course also describes different Internet technology infrastructures and identifies issues in managing a firm's technology as a strategic asset.
    Section Meeting Times Dates Instructor Notes
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    SA  09:00 am - 12:00 pm
    		 09/24-12/17 Bakos,Y Saturdays
    Specializations:

    Digital Marketing

    Business Analytics [formerly Data, Models&Decisions]

    Strategy

    Entertainment, Media&Technology

    Supply Chain Management&Global Sourcing

    Management of Technology&Operations

Management Communication

  • MCOM-GB.2105 Business Communication (1.5)
    Course Description:

    Persuasive communication is a vital component to many aspects of business life. This course introduces the basics of communication strategy and persuasion: audience analysis, communicator credibility, and message construction and delivery. Written and oral presentation assignments derive from cases that focus on communication strategy. Students receive feedback to improve presentation effectiveness. Additional coaching is available for students who want to work on professional written communication. This course is required for all Langone Program students.
    Section Meeting Times Dates Instructor Notes
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    SU  09:00 am - 4:00 pm
    		 11/06-12/04 Younger,J 4 Sun:Nov 6,13,20&Dec 4
    Equivalencies:

    COR1-GB.2105 ( B01.2105 ) - Business Communication
  • MCOM-GB.2122 On Your Feet: Think, Speak, Lead (1.5)
    Course Description:

    Former CEO of ITT and NYU alum Harold Geneen famously said that,&#8216Leadership cannot be taught but it can be learned.' Over three full-day sessions, this course will provide you with learning opportunities to develop your leadership presence, drawing on best practices from both business and the arts. You will learn how to tell concise and evocative stories, which build trust and inspire action. Using improvisation and innovative thinking techniques, you will develop your collaborative and interpersonal communication abilities. Lastly, you will learn best practices for argument development and persuasive techniques in preparation for a final presentation. As with all the exercises, feedback will be provided by the professor and your peers.
    Section Meeting Times Dates Instructor Notes
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    SU  09:00 am - 4:00 pm
    		 10/09-10/23 Purdy,D 3 Sundays: Oct 9, 16, 23
    Pre/Corequisite:

    Pre-requisite - MCOM-GB.2105 ( B45.2105 ) - Business Communication

Management and Organizations

  • MGMT-GB.2159 Collaboration, Conflict, and Negotiation (1.5)
    Course Description:

    Successful managers know how to collaborate with other people effectively and how to resolve conflicts constructively. The goal of this course is to teach students the fundamentals of managing collaboration and conflict in one-on-one and small group settings. Our objective is to enhance students' interpersonal skills at their jobs. Drawing from the latest findings in managerial psychology, we cover the fundamentals of effective negotiation, communication, and persuasion. Special topics include getting buy-in, coping with resistance, and building coalitions.
    Section Meeting Times Dates Instructor Notes
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    SU  09:00 am - 4:00 pm
    		 10/02-10/16 Shapira,Z 3 Sundays: Oct 2, 9, 16
    Equivalencies:

    MGMT-GB.2358 ( B65.2358 ) - Conflict and Negotiation
    Specializations:

    Leadership and Change Management

    Management
  • MGMT-GB.2353 Managing Change (3)
    Course Description:

    Contemporary business environments contain challenges that demand an increasing pace, volume, and complexity of organizational changes. Most organizations, whether they are entrepreneurial start-ups or long-established Fortune 500 firms, find that they must change or wither. This course is geared toward deepening students' understanding of the challenges, techniques, and burdens associated with initiating and implementing major change in an organization. The objective is to prepare managers, or their consultants and advisers, to meet the challenges of organizational change successfully. As such, the course is especially useful for students who plan careers in management consulting, general management (whether in line or staff positions), and entrepreneurship or corporate venturing.
    Section Meeting Times Dates Instructor Notes
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    SA  1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    		 09/24-12/17 Lechner,A Saturdays
    Pre/Corequisite:

    Pre-requisite - COR1-GB.1302 ( B01.1302 ) - Leadership in Organizations

                        OR CORE-GP.1020 -
    Specializations:

    Leadership and Change Management

    Management

    Strategy
  • MGMT-GB.2370 Strategic Design (3)
    Course Description:

    This course develops student skills at diagnosing organizations and developing prescriptions to improve their effectiveness. It is appropriate for those interested in organizational performance from a managerial or external perspective, e.g., management consultants, investment bankers, and financial analysts. It examines organizations' attempts to adapt as open systems in a competitive environment. We consider the major factors influencing organization design, e.g., strategy, environment, and technology. Then we analyze the major internal processes affecting organizational performance, e.g., control systems, politics, and conflict. Next, we probe how organizations can improve their ability to adapt in increasingly dynamic environments. The course includes domestic and international examples. The main learning methods are case analyses and a study of the organizations of the central competitors in an in-dustry or industries that the class chooses. Particular emphasis is placed on organizational-level problems facing senior management.
    Section Meeting Times Dates Instructor Notes
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    SA  09:00 am - 12:00 pm
    		 09/24-12/17 Kabaliswaran,R Saturdays
    Pre/Corequisite:

    Pre-requisite - COR1-GB.1302 ( B01.1302 ) - Leadership in Organizations

                        OR CORE-GP.1020 -

    Pre-requisite - COR1-GB.2103 ( B01.2103 ) - Strategy I

    Pre-requisite - COR1-GB.2104 ( B01.2104 ) - Strategy II
    Specializations:

    Leadership and Change Management

    Management

    Strategy
  • MGMT-GB.3151 Managerial Decision Making (1.5)
    Course Description:

    This course attempts to help you become a better decision maker. When asked about their ability to make decisions, previous students expresses concerns and several said they lacked self-confidence in making decisions. Others indicated that the process of making decisions may be painful, especially if one has to make an important decision. This may stem from the deliberation process one goes through that may be stressful. Yet others added that at times they second-guess their decisions and some acknowledged that they suffer from regret when a decision they have made led to an undesired outcome. A few mentioned that having gone through such a process made them indecisive and unclear about how to go about making decisions. The above concerns are described with regard to personal as well as business decisions. Making decisions at work may be easier when one can solicit the help from colleagues but at the same time the consequences may loom even larger when making decisions at work. This course takes a systematic approach to improve your decision-making skills. Requirements include several exercises, knowledge of statistics is required but the course is not about quantitative calculation of alternatives but about the processes underlying the making of decisions.
    Section Meeting Times Dates Instructor Notes
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    SU  09:00 am - 4:00 pm
    		 10/23-11/06 Shapira,Z 3 Sun: Oct 23, 30; Nov 6
    Pre/Corequisite:

    Pre-requisite - COR1-GB.1302 ( B01.1302 ) - Leadership in Organizations

                        OR CORE-GP.1020 -
    Equivalencies:

    MGMT-GB.3351 ( B65.3351 ) -
    Specializations:

    Leadership and Change Management

    Management

Marketing

  • MKTG-GB.2365 Brand Strategy (3)
    Course Description:

    Brand planners/strategists face many challenges, including how to: 1. Create a comprehensive brand architecture that will provide strategic direction; 2. Generate motivating brand identities and value propositions for the key brands; 3. Develop brand-building programs; and 4. Leverage new technologies. The goal of this course is to provide concepts, models, methods, and role models that will help address
    these challenges.
    Section Meeting Times Dates Instructor Notes
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    SA  09:00 am - 12:00 pm
    		 09/24-12/17 Eberhardt,J Saturdays
    Pre/Corequisite:

    Pre-requisite - COR1-GB.2310 ( B01.2310 ) - Marketing
    Specializations:

    Digital Marketing

    Marketing

    Product Management

    For more courses that count toward Marketing click here.