OM 537 - Operational and Financial Strategies

This course is designed to help students ‘think strategically’ and to evaluate results from the perspective of the organization operating in an increasingly diverse and competitive environment. The student will explore and acquire financial tools and competencies for budgetary planning and analysis. This course will provide a basic understanding of financial strategies and their related risks, analysis of financial information, and budgeting. The course will also introduce the concepts and principles of marketing, and help students develop an appreciation for the scope, relevance, application, and integration in the operation of programs, services, ideas, and products of for-profit and not-for-profit organizations.

(Cr 3)