Business Administration

As innovation is now the most important driver of competitive success, practitioners and scholars have raced to understand the nature and the process of innovation. This course provides a strategic framework for managing innovation. Specifically, attention is paid to the dynamics of innovation, formulation and implementation of technological innovation strategy, and the contexts in which innovation contributes to competitive advantage are highlighted. Texts: Melissa Schilling (2010) Strategic Management of Technological Innovation; Harvard Business School cases; and various articles. Assessment: group presentation (HBR articles) (10%); group presentation (term project) (25%), case write-ups (15%), class participation (10%), midterm and final exams (40%).

This course offers students a critical perspective on the prevailing trends, dynamics, and opportunities within the field of entrepreneurship. Over the last decade, entrepreneurship has emerged as a pivotal discipline in the business world, garnering attention from scholars, policymakers, and practitioners worldwide. Entrepreneurship serves as a primary catalyst for innovation, economic growth, regional and urban competitiveness, and a vital source of employment. However, it has also faced scrutiny for exacerbating wealth and income disparities, particularly in sectors characterized by winner-takes-all dynamics. As entrepreneurship continues to evolve, expand globally, and provoke both opportunities and controversies, it necessitates a multidisciplinary and international approach. Recognizing the intricate nature of contemporary entrepreneurship, this course draws from diverse theoretical and practical resources.

This is a course on the economics of money, banking, and financial markets. It provides students with an introduction to the role of money, financial markets, financial institutions, and monetary policy in the economy, thus providing a solid foundation for further study or employment in the financial services industry. There are three main components of the course. First, the role of financial markets in the economy is considered with a particular emphasis on bond markets and interest rate determination. The course then covers the main aspects of banks and other financial institutions before turning to an investigation of the role of money, central banking, and monetary policy.

This course is a study of the theories, sources, and characteristics of commercial law. It examines commercial agreements and the legal framework of various types of corporations. Topics of study include: the legal obligations of employers, start-ups, sole traders and partnerships, trading companies, joint-stock companies, general and limited partnership, limited liability companies, commercial purchasing agreements, currency trading, and bankruptcy law.

In this internship, students work closely with their host organization for up to 12 hours per week over the course of a semester. Final assessment is comprised of a mentor evaluation, a self-evaluation/reflection, and an organizational report.