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Business Fundamentals for Scientists and Engineers

Summer 2016 > Management & Business > MGMT.5750 > 061

Course No: MGMT.5750-061; SIS Class Nbr: 3716; SIS Term: 2540
Course Status: Registration Closed

Course Description

Is designed for science and other non-business professionals seeking to excel as managers. This course will introduce core business principles. Starting with managing ourselves, and others, we will move through the functional business disciplines. There will be weekly, theme-based case studies and related articles that will provide ample opportunity to work individually and in teams. The goal of this course is to build your knowledge of business principles and develop the analytic and practical skills necessary to contribute in decision-making and operations.

Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor

  • Section Notes: P: This course meets PSM program requirements;
  • Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
  • Instructor: Diane Vacarra
  • UMass Lowell Bookstore

When Offered & Tuition

  • Online Course
  • 2016 Summer: May 16 to Jul 23
  • Chat Hours: Wed 9:30-10:00am; 7:30-8:00pm*
  • Course Level: Graduate
  • Tuition: $1890
  • Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.

*Chat Hours provide an opportunity for the instructor and students to communicate in "real time". It is an informative and interactive session where course related questions, answers, and discussions take place. While student attendance during chat hours is not required, it is highly recommended. Weekly chat sessions are archived for students who are not able to participate in the live chat sessions at the scheduled times.

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