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2010-2011 University Catalog

GSOM 630 - Systems Thinking and Business Dynamics

Credits: 3
In a business world that is increasingly interconnected, interactions intensify and proliferate managers are continually asked to assess events and make decisions that impact business performance. 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 business performance in a variety of situations spanning different industries.

Prerequisites
Graduate admission or permission of instructor.

Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week: 3