IDIS 695a: Positioning Businesses in the New Economy with an Increased Role of the Federal Government
March 25 - March 31, 2012
3 units | Mary Furlong, Executive Professor of Entrepreneurship (bio)
This course has been designed to illustrate the expanding role of the federal government in response to the corporate scandals of the early 2000's and the financial crisis of 2011. Businesses, large and small, have experienced and impact from new legislative and administrative decisions including federal policy related to corporate governance, regulatory changes affecting financial markets, and unprecedented innovations in monetary policy. Not since the Great Depression has the government had more intervention into business. This course will put students in touch with the experts who are at the center of the conversation and debate of the role of the federal government in business. Specifically, it will delve into policy issues related to technology and communication, media, the financial sector, and monetary policy.
Prerequisites:
1.) 2 semesters residence in MBA program and 3.0 GPA
2.) MGMT 501
Fees: 3 units tuition + $2,700 administrative fee (includes a $500 non-refundable deposit upon acceptance into the program)
Mandatory pre travel class dates:
1.) Saturday, March 3, 2012 | Morning session
2.) Friday, March 9, 2012 | 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Mandatory post travel class date:
1.) Friday, April 20, 2012 (evening)
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