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Term: Spring 2022

DESN 210: Introduction to Programming for Business Applications (100/10068)

M 06:00-08:30 PM Jan 10-Apr 25

Stanek, D

Goals: This course will introduce students to the basics of programming logic utilizing the Python programming language and environment. The course will help students understand how to apply programming solutions and related algorithmic thinking to solve common business and decision problems. This class is a great introduction into programming logic, it just happens to use Python. This course will teach the fundamentals of programming logic, which could be applied to any programming language available today or into the future. Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this course students should have a foundational knowledge of how to use variables, operators, manipulate strings, loops, functions, and basic array manipulation all through Python programming language. The course will culminate with a final project where students will be divided into groups with each group solving a different small business problem. The final submission will require a joint white paper submission that demonstrates the following learned objectives: problem research, scope, architect, and design a potential solution using python environment. A sample of the implemented Python code that was used to solve this problem will be required for final submission. Course Requirements: Each student must have access to a computer that can be brought to class. No programming experience is required. Downloading and installing Python is covered at the start of the course. Basic computer skills: surfing websites, running programs, saving and opening documents, etc. Offered as BTEC 420 and DESN 210.

DESN 210: Introduction to Programming for Business Applications (101/10069)

TR 08:30-09:45 AM Jan 10-Apr 25

Stanek, D

DESN 425: Chief Executive Officer (100/9959)

F 03:00-06:00 PM Mar 18-Mar 18, S 08:30-03:00 PM Mar 19-Mar 19, S 08:30-03:00 PM Mar 26-Mar 26, F 03:00-06:00 PM Apr 08-Apr 08, S 08:30-03:00 PM Apr 09-Apr 09, S 08:30-03:00 PM Apr 23-Apr 23, F 03:00-06:00 PM Apr 22-Apr 22

Chatterjee, S

This course will take the perspective of the CEO in deciding the actions that lead to sustainable competitive advantage. We will study decisions that span from starting a small business to expanding beyond the core using mergers and acquisitions. We will also study how CEOs decide to exit a market. The successful CEO not only has to design the strategy for success but has to also design an execution plan. As the organization grows the importance of delegation to the right subordinates becomes increasingly critical. The course material includes case studies, decision briefs and presentations (virtual and in person) by senior executives. Decision briefs are short notes that have the same information that the CEOs had when starting the business. You will develop the strategy based on these decision briefs and will compare your suggestions to what was actually done by both successful and unsuccessful CEOs. Offered as DESN 425 and IIME 424.

DESN 494: Managerial Consultancy (100/9958)

M 06:00-08:15 PM Jan 10-Apr 25

Khayat, C

Students will learn to match consulting methodologies with client needs and employ a step by step strategy development process applied to actual companies which are semester-long clients of the class. Accelerated career strategies in the consultancy business are featured as well as tactics for getting hired in the first place. The course views consultancy as a role rather than career and conceptualizes consultancy as a process of optimizing an organization's value creation potential and competitive advantage. Students should be able to apply the concepts regardless of career choice. Exposure to senior practicing consultants is featured.

DESN 501: Digital Innovation Project (100/9986)

Yoo, Y

This course is offered, with permission, to students undertaking reading in a field of special interest.

DESN 601: Special Topics in MIS (100/9979)

Lyytinen, K