MBA Essentials
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About This Program
This course provides an introduction to the critical business disciplines housed within an MBA. Participants will learn key concepts and terminology from Strategy, HR, Leadership, Analytics, Supply Chain, Finance, Accounting, and International Management. The course is structured to broaden your perspective on your organization and to elevate your ability to influence and make more informed business decisions.
You will learn to build and lead teams, get a better grasp on finance and accounting, as well as develop business strategies. You’ll be engaged in discussions that tackle the practical issues and challenges associated with each functional business area and apply them to issues of strategy and competitiveness. Upon completion of this non-credit course, you’ll receive an MBA Essentials Certificate.
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Tuition Reimbursement
Attendees who apply for and are accepted into a Carlson MBA program within one year of completing the MBA Essentials course will be eligible to apply up to 50% of the MBA Essentials course fee toward their MBA tuition.
Audience
- Directors and managers who seek to refine their business acumen
- Professionals in transition who wish to enhance their skills
- Technically-trained leaders who seek to enhance their business knowledge
- Potential MBA students
Key Benefits
- Become more effective in day-to-day operations
- Make better informed decisions
- Broaden your understanding of business beyond your specific area of expertise
- Learn language and best-practices for business areas including marketing, operations, supply chain, finance, and leadership
- Communicate more effectively with colleagues and senior management
Hear from Past Participants
In this five day course you’ll be engaged in discussions that tackle the practical issues and challenges associated with each functional business area and apply them to issues of firm strategy and competitiveness. There are no graded assignments or exams, but readings, case studies, and simulations, to make this an immersive, learning experience.
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Faculty
Professor Ravi Bapna's expertise lies in helping companies reframe their understanding of analytics, AI, and machine learning, and then leverage that understanding for competitive advantage.
Larry Bourgerie is a Senior Lecturer, Work & Organizations, Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota. Professor Bourgerie is a dedicated, energetic educator and HR professional with over 25 years of experience in HR and 15 years in teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels.
Svjetlana Madzar teaches courses such as Management of Teams, Leading Global Teams, Strategic Alliances, and Competing Globally, across several programs, including Global EMBA and DBA China.
Susan Meyer Goldstein is an associate professor of Supply Chain and Operations. She earned her BS in Genetics and Cell Biology and MBA at the University of Minnesota and her PhD in Operations Management from The Ohio State University. Her research interests include service process design, management, and improvement.
Kendell Poch previously served in various roles within the consulting industry and most recently in public accounting at KPMG, and she also received both her MBA and MBT from the Carlson School. Kendell shifted to a full-time faculty role in 2017 teaching undergraduate, MBA, and executive education courses at the Carlson School, and she also serves as the undergraduate coordinator for the accou
Myles Shaver is the Professor of Strategic Management and Entrepreneurship at the Carlson School of Management, where he holds the Pond Family Chair in the Teaching and Advancement of Free Enterprise Principles. He received numerous teaching awards for his classes on Corporate Strategy and Corporate Responsibility.