The Business of Health Care covers the US health care sector from an economic perspective, focusing on businesses and services. It analyzes stakeholder incentives and government policies.
Business Law covers the history of legal development, contracts, agency, sale of goods, and insurance. It describes the American legal system and applies rules on negligence, IP, and employment.
Business Analytics I develops quantitative intuition via database management, visualization, probability, and regression analysis using Excel and business cases.
Students described the exam as long and difficult, while case studies required significant time. One student noted the absence of graded homework, quizzes, or a textbook in their term.
Business Analytics II focuses on predictive and prescriptive analytics, using historical data for forecasting and decision models to identify optimal managerial actions.
Students emphasized the need to practice Excel skills before exams. One review noted that earning every point outside the final was necessary to have a good chance at an A.
Some students described the class as easy and noted that Professor Karunakaran’s lectures were not test-heavy, though others found the material challenging to follow.
An introductory course for non-business majors covering basic concepts, practices, and analytical methods in the market enterprise system, with a focus on accounting, finance, and business law.
Students found exams challenging, with some noting they were harder than provided preparation materials. Grading relied heavily on exams and a few response paragraphs.
High-level introduction to business concepts for non-business majors, covering management, marketing, strategy, entrepreneurship, ethics, supply chain, and international business.
Calculus-based introduction to statistical inference and modeling (regression, time series) applied to business data for decision-making under uncertainty.
Develops workplace writing, speaking, and listening skills through audience analysis, varied written genres, formal presentations, and professional research.
Past student reviews · Dominique Hacker, Amanda Kenny, Liam Kane-Grade
The course demands significantly more time than a standard 3-credit class, with multiple weekly assignments and readings. Students reported that the workload often felt like busy work that was difficult to manage alongside other classes.
Case Interview Analysis teaches students to prepare for case interviews, analyze problems with limited information, consider alternatives, and present solutions effectively using systematic approaches and analytical frameworks.
A capstone course where students apply strategic frameworks to company-sponsored projects, developing skills in problem analysis, project management, communication, and leadership while navigating real-world ambiguity.
Professional Experience in Business is an internship allowing students to augment their business education and gain professional experience in their major through related work experience.
Introduction to machine learning and AI models for business analytics, covering supervised learning, additive models, CARTs, bagging/boosting, deep learning, and unsupervised techniques like clustering.
Data to Decisions explores statistical inference and data analytics tools, reviewing foundations of statistics, machine learning, and probability theory applied to business examples using Excel and R.
An introduction to foundational AI concepts and their applications in business, covering how AI works, its impact on society, and ethical considerations.
Deep dive into the strategic, operational, organizational, and cultural implications of applying AI to the business enterprise, focusing on leadership dynamics.
Explores AI's impact on management, business strategy, innovation, and the future of work, focusing on organizational transformation, leadership, competition, governance, and decision-making.
Prepares students for ethical challenges outside academia by focusing on the role of personal values in decision making, from personal to professional contexts.
Role of Business in Society explores critical thinking, communication, and managerial skills for developing ethical organizations, including ethical dilemmas and personal beliefs.
Corporate Governance and Board Membership explores the roles of Management and Directors in protecting stakeholder interests, analyzing governance environments and their impact on organizational success.
Economics for Managers applies economic principles to examine how firm, industry, and global market conditions affect day-to-day managerial decisions and long-term strategic planning.
Explores using AI to automate business processes, covering common use cases, popular tools, and providing hands-on opportunities to implement automation solutions.
An internship course allowing students to gain professional business experience in their major and evaluate their work through illustrated projects and reflections.
Covers data analytics technologies including extracting structured/unstructured data, using Python for web scraping and social network mining, and leveraging libraries for advanced analysis.
Consulting Skills Bootcamp introduces consulting tools and models, focusing on applying the SCQ framework to business cases and preparing persuasive presentations.
Consulting Project Capstone synthesizes program material through an applied consulting project where students identify business challenges, apply analytic methods, develop recommendations, and communicate findings.