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Curriculum

The general management curriculum is designed to refresh and expand your skills so you are better equipped on the job and in the future. You’ll gain the business tools and analytical thinking to be able put everything together – the economics of HR, the financial business case, writing skills, brand strategy, negotiation techniques and more.

During the 21-month program, you will take 15 of the 17 courses together with your colleagues. Each student then selects two electives to complete the course of study. Together with group assignments and study groups, this format encourages you to build camaraderie and share experiences – a valuable component of the learning process. See the program timeline which describes the order in which courses are taken.

  • Business Fundamentals focus on developing analytical tools and knowledge that support the rest of the curriculum
  • Managerial Leadership are considered breadth courses that examine the concepts and techniques required for effective management
  • Electives allow you to choose two courses to personalize and further expand knowledge of a particular area

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Last Updated 2/13/08