GBA 7211 - Business Acumen Foundations

3-6 Credit Hours 3-6 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours
As the inaugural course for the Executive MBA program, this course covers certain business acumen foundations needed to support learning throughout the program, with a focus on developing basic knowledge and skills associated with identifying and using information that serves as the basis for managerial planning and control. Students are introduced to the fundamentals of economics, finance, accounting, and statistics, as well as selected common techniques for financial analysis, planning, forecasting, and managing. The course is centered on critical skills and knowledge required of managers at all levels to effectively understand and employ basic analytical tools, while also learning how they support business strategy and leadership principles.