Discussion of different industries and case studies presented throughout the semester. Introduction to Mergers and Acquisitions and the institutions involved in those financial transactions. The course will highlight management consultants’ roles in advising and solving problems for companies. Leadership and business ethics and corporate social responsibility will also be presented and discussed.
Athena Title
Markets and Enterprises
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in BUSN 1990H
Grading System
S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
Student Learning Outcomes
Students will learn Porter’s five forces, which will be used as a lens to view the different industries and case studies presented throughout the semester.
Students will learn about Mergers and Acquisitions and the institutions involved in those financial transactions. Subsequently, students will compare private and public institutions that are affected by the financial institutions previously discussed.
Students will learn management consultants' roles in advising and solving problems for companies.
Students will learn about leadership and business ethics and corporate social responsibility.
Students will learn how important each of the different institutions' work is to one another, as well as explain how they all work together.
Topical Outline
Introduction
Case Study Analysis
Business Leader Presentations
Fundamental Valuation
Financial Institution Valuation
Review of Challenges of a Rapidly Changing Business Environment
