Capstone course: Problem-solving, decision-making, and strategic thinking relative to managerial, economic, ethical, legal, political, social, and technological aspects of an organization's environment. Integrates the functional discipline skills within the role of the general manager as leader and chief strategist, organizational builder and doer. Case discussion and analysis, industry and competitive analysis, environmental scanning, industry simulation, strategic audit, stakeholder analysis, values, ethics and social issues management within the public policy process are important course components. Prereq: ADMN 570, ADMN 575, ADMN 580, and ADMN 585.

Analytical tools and practical skills for recognizing and solving complex problems of business finance. This course covers the major decision-making areas of managerial finance and some selected topics in financial management such as real options, leasing, mergers and acquisitions, corporate re-organizations, financial planning, and working-capital management. Prereq: ADMN 930.

Covers the financial aspects of new venture creation. Early stage private equity market and mechanisms available for financing the entrepreneurial venture, from seed and startup financing to initial public offering. Includes financing stages from both entrepreneur's and the investor's perspective. Focus on U.S., Europe, and Asian markets. Pre- or Co-req: ADMN 930.

This course will explore key human resource management functions and the strategic role human resources play in maximizing the value of the workforce. Managing talent is a responsibility of every manager, in partnership with HR, and vital to organizational success. The course addresses concepts from an HR perspective, considering HR systems and practices, and drawing on examples from the field of Hospitality Management.