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2009-2010 University Catalog

MBA 735 - Systems Thinking for Business Performance

Credits: 3
The business world is increasingly interconnected. “Systems Thinking” is a way to understand the structure of a system and its relationship to behavior, and provides a foundation for making more effective management decisions in an interconnected world. The course introduces fundamentals of systems thinking, and involves hands-on use of “systems thinking” tools and techniques to improve performance in a variety of situations spanning different industries.

Prerequisites
Completion of MBA core requirements, or permission of instructor.

Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week
3
Hours of Lab or Studio per week
0
When Offered
Summer