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Core Curriculum and MajorsMBA Academic Affairs \ August 8, 2019
Agenda
• Fixed Core
• Flex Core
• Majors & Electives
• Student Profiles
• Q&A
• Calendars & Polices
• Co-Curricular Programs
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What Do I Need to Earn My Wharton MBA?
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Quarter Quarter
Semester
0.5 CU
1 CU
0.5 CUCredit Units
2-Years’ Tuition
= 21 CUsMaster’s Degree
= 19 CUs
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The Fixed CoreMBA Curriculum
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FIXED CORE
MGMT 610: Foundations of Teamwork & Leadership 0.5 CU August
MKTG 611: Marketing Management 0.5 CU Q1
MGEC 611 & MGEC 612: Microeconomics 0.5 CU / 0.5 CU Q1 & Q2
STAT 613: Regression Analysis 1 CU Fall
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Your First Year (an example)
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AUGUST QUARTER 1 QUARTER 2 QUARTER 3 QUARTER 4
MGMT610Foundations of Teamwork and
Leadership
MKTG611Marketing Management
MGEC611Microeconomics for
Managers
STAT613 Regression Analysis for Business
Flex Core/Elective
Flex Core/Elective
Flex Core/Elective
MGEC612Microeconomics for
Managers
Flex Core/Elective
Flex Core/Elective
Flex Core/Elective
Flex Core/ElectiveOR
WHCP 612 or WHCP 615
(.25 cu)
WHCP 612 or WHCP 615
(.25 cu)
WHCP 611Management
Communication (.25cu)
WHCP 611 Management
Communication (.25cu)
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Fall Spring
OR
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WHCP 611: Management Communication 0.25 CU Q1 or Q2
WHCP 621: Foundations of Business Writing 0 CU Q1 or Q2
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The Flexible CoreMBA Curriculum
ACCOUNTING
ACCT 611: Financial Accounting 1 CU Fall
ACCT 612: Accelerated Financial Accounting 0.5 CU Q1
ACCT 613: Financial and Managerial Accounting 1 CU Fall & Spring
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FINANCE: CORPORATE FINANCEFNCE 611: Corporate Finance 1 CU Fall & Spring
FNCE 612: Accelerated Corporate Finance 0.5 CU Q2
FNCE 614: Introduction to Corporate Finance 0.5 CU Q3
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FINANCE: MACROECONOMICSFNCE 613: Macroeconomics and the Global Economy 1 CU Spring
FNCE 615: Introduction to Macroeconomics 0.5 CU Q2 & Q3
MANAGEMENT
MGMT 611: Managing the Established Enterprise 1 CU Fall & Spring
MGMT 612: Managing the Emerging Enterprise 1 CU Fall & Spring
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MARKETING
MKTG 612: Dynamic Marketing Strategy 0.5 CU Q2 & Q4
MKTG 613: Strategic Marketing Simulations 0.5 CU Winter break & Q4
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OPERATIONS, INFORMATION AND DECISIONSOIDD 611: Quality and Productivity 0.5 CU Spring
OIDD 612: Business Analytics 0.5 CU Fall & Spring
OIDD 613: Information and Business Transformation 0.5 CU Fall & Spring
OIDD 614: Innovation 0.5 CU Spring
OIDD 615: Operations Strategy 0.5 CU Fall & Spring
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LEGAL STUDIES & BUSINESS ETHICS
LGST 611: Responsibility in Global Management 0.5 CU Fall & Spring
LGST 612: Responsibility in Business 0.5 CU Fall & Spring
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COMMUNICATIONS
WHCP 612: Advanced Persuasive Speaking • Convincing Business Audiences• Crisis Communications• Fundamentals for Prospective
Entrepreneurs
0.25CU Q3 & Q4
WHCP 615: Communication Challenges for Entrepreneurs
0.25CU Q3 & Q4
WHCP 624: Persuasive Writing for Business Leaders
0.25 CU Q3 & Q4
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Management Marketing Operations Legal Studies
Fall Year 1 Spring Year 1 Fall Year 2 Spring Year 2
Flex Core By the Numbers...
77% Completed ACCT core in first semester 63% Complete FNCE core
in first semester
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Majors & ElectivesMBA Curriculum
Majors
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ACCOUNTING ACTUARIALSCIENCE
BUSINESSANALYTICS
BUSINESS ECONOMICS &
PUBLIC POLICY
ENTREPRENEURSHIP &
INNOVATION
ENVIRONMENTAL&
RISK MANAGEMENT
FINANCE HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT
INFORMATION: STRATEGY & ECONOMICS
INSURANCE & RISK MANAGEMENT MANAGEMENT MARKETING
MULTINATIONAL MANAGEMENT
OPERATIONS, INFORMATION &
DECISIONS
ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS
REAL ESTATE STATISTICS STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT
How to Complete a Major?
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OPERATIONS ACCOUNTING
OIDD 611: Quality and Productivity (.5 CU) ACCT 613: Financial and Managerial Accounting (1 CU)
OIDD 612: Business Analytics (.5 CU) ACCT 747: Financial Statements and Disclosure Analysis (1 CU)
OIDD 691: Negotiations (1 CU) ACCT742: Problems in Financial Reporting (1 CU)
OIDD 662: Enabling Technologies (1 CU) FNCE 728: Corp Valuation (1 CU)
OIDD 636: Scaling Operations (.5 CU) ACCT 897: Taxes and Business Strategy
OIDD 653: Mathematical Modeling and its Application in Finance (1 CU)
OIDD 673: Global Supply Chain Mgmt(.5 CU)
= 5 CU including OIDD 611 & OIDD 612 from flex core = 5 CU including ACCT 613 from flex core
Sample: Double Major
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FINANCE (6 CU) ENTREPRENEURSHIP & INNOVATION (5 CU)
FNCE 611 Corporate Finance MGMT 611/612 Managing the Established/Emerging Enterprise
FNCE 613 Macroeconomics MGMT 801 Entrepreneurship
FNCE 720 Investment Management OIDD 636 Scaling Operations
FNCE 726 Adv Corporate Finance LGST 813 Legal Aspects of Entrepreneurship
FNCE 750 Venture Capital and the Finance of Innovation
FNCE 750 Venture Capital and the Finance of Innovation
FNCE 751 Finance of Buyouts and Acquisitions
FNCE 751 Finance of Buyouts and Acquisitions
Career Tags
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Advising
Curriculum Planning Worksheet
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I have never studied business before. How can I ensure that I am successful?
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Schedule: Non-Traditional Student
• Warren has never studied business before and does not have a strong quant background
• Plans to recruit in Real Estate
• Would prefer a lighter course load for Fall at 4.75CU
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AUGUST QUARTER 1 QUARTER 2
MGMT 610Foundations of Teamwork and Leadership
MKTG 611Marketing Management
MGEC 611Microeconomics for Managers
STAT 613Regression Analysis
MGEC 612Microeconomics for Managers
LGST 612Responsibility in Global Management
MGMT 611Managing the Established Enterprise
Fall
WHCP 611Management Comm(.25 cu)
I am considering spending a semester away from Philadelphia (i.e. Semester in San Francisco, Exchange or dual degree). How should I plan my schedule with this in mind?
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FallSchedule: Entrepreneur
• Tory wants to double major in FNCE & ENTI
• Plans to study in SSF
• Would like to work on her handbag start up while at Wharton
• Total CU: 5.75CU
AUGUST QUARTER 1 QUARTER 2
MGMT 610Foundations of Teamwork and Leadership
MKTG611Marketing Management
MGEC611Microeconomics for Managers
STAT613Regression Analysis
MGEC612Microeconomics for Managers
MGMT 801Entrepreneurship
FNCE 611Corporate Finance
MGMT 611Managing the Established Enterprise
WHCP 611Management Comm(.25 cu)
I plan to recruit for banking. Should I take Accounting and Finance this Fall?
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Fall schedule: Aspiring Banker
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MGMT 610Foundations of Teamwork and Leadership
MGEC 612Microeconomics for Managers
MKTG 611Marketing Management
AUGUST QUARTER 1 QUARTER 2
Fall
• John aspires to make a career switch from entertainment to Investment Banking
• John was an English major in undergrad
• He is aware that recruiting for banking is busy in Q2
• Total CU: 5.25
MGEC 611Microeconomics for Managers
STAT 613Regression Analysis for Business
MGMT 612Managing the Emerging Enterprise
ACCT 611Financial Accounting
WHCP 611Management Comm(.25 cu)
MGMT 610Foundations of Teamwork and Leadership
STAT 621Accelerated Regression Analysis
MGEC 612Microeconomics for Managers
WHCP 611 Management Comm (.25 cu)
• Ruth was an undergraduate business major
• Plans to major in FNCE and ACCT
• Plans to recruit in Investment Banking
• Is most interested in quantitative courses
• Total CU: 5.75
FNCE 751Buyouts and Acquisitions
ACCT 742 Financial Reporting and Business Analysis
FNCE 612Acc. Corporate Finance
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ACCT 612Acc. Financial Accounting
MGMT 611Managing Established Enterprises
AUGUST QUARTER 1 QUARTER 2
FallFall Schedule: Experienced Banker
How can I plan my course schedule around recruiting peaks?
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Fall Schedule: Technology
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AUGUST QUARTER 1 QUARTER 2
Fall
MGMT610Foundations of Teamwork and Leadership
MKTG611Marketing Management
MGEC611Microeconomics for Managers
STAT621Accelerated Regression Analysis
MGEC612Microeconomics for Managers
WHCP 611 Management Comm(.25 cu)
CIT 590Programming Languages and Techniques
MGMT 611 Managing the Established Enterprise
FNCE 612Acc. Corp Finance
• Sundar wants to major in OIDD and Business Analytics
• Plans to recruit in in tech
• Changing careers from Chemical Engineering
• Has an undergraduate degree in Engineering
• Total CU: 5.25
Frequently Asked Questions
How many credits do most students take during their first semester?
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When should I decide on a major?
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I waived a course. Does that mean I only have to complete 18CU?
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Resources & Dates
What should I do if I am struggling in a class?
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Meet with your Academic Advisor
Academic Resources
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Counseling and Professional Services
Marks Family Writing Center
Teaching Assistants& Recitations
Academic AdvisorWalk-in hours
1-on-1 Academic Advising
Student Disabilities Services
Weingarten Learning Resource Center
Tutors @ Wharton
Faculty Office Hours
Academic Fellows
Pre-Term Academic Advising
Academic Advising Appointments Tuesday, August 13 – Sunday, August 18
Course Match Group Advising Sunday, August 18: 12:30 –2 pm
Monday, August 19: 8 –11 am
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Academic Calendar
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Upcoming Dates
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October 14-18
Q1 Core Exams
Monday, August 19
Course Match closes at 12:00 pm
(noon)
Friday, August 23Schedules Released
Tuesday, August 27
Classes Begin
Co-Curricular Opportunities
Global Immersion Programs (GIP)
Fall 2019India $2,200
Middle East (Israel & Jordan)$2,800
Spring 2020South Africa (Johannesburg & Cape Town) $1,950China $1,700South Korea & Japan $3,850Info Session:
September 10th 3-4 PMSeptember 13th 12–1 PMLocation TBD
What is GIP?MGMT 656Elective 0.5 cu coursePass/fail onlyMax of 35 students per sectionCounts towards the Management major
Global Modular Courses (GMC)
MGMT 897 - Boom Bust and Recovery in Brazil (Sao Paulo. Brazil)FNCE 896 – Finance in Turkey (Istanbul)OIDD 897 – Global Supply Chain in China (Hong Kong, Shanghai, Shenzhen)MGMT 897 – Conflict, Leadership, and Change: Lessons from Rwanda (Kigali)MKTG 893 – Understanding and Marketing to the Chinese Consumer (Shanghai)LGST 898 – Sustainable Growth in ASEAN (Bangkok and Ho Chi Minh City)
What is GMC?Deep dives into global topicsElective 0.5-1 cu coursesOffered in Winter Break, Spring Break, or late MayOffered across an array of departments
3-6DAYS IN LENGTH
TRAVEL PACKAGE FOR SOME PROGRAMS
OR
$250
International Exchange Programs
When do you apply?Mid-October for spring and summer exchanges (2nd years)February for summer and fall exchanges (1st and 2nd years)
19 exchange partnersFull semester, half-semester, or summer study at a partner school4 Wharton CUs on full semester exchange2 Wharton CUs on half-semester or summer exchangeWith departmental approval, coursework may count toward the major. No core substitutions.No extra tuition charge within 21 CUs; living expenses not included
Preterm Information Sessions • Combines classroom instruction with
extracurricular activities and engagement with the regional economy to create a cohesive educational experience.
• Courses selected based on student interest.
• Three opportunities: fall semester of 2Y, or spring semester of 1Y or 2Y.
Preterm Information Sessions • When: August 20, 2 pm
& August 21, 11 am• Where: JMHH F85September Information Session • When: September 4, 12 pm• Where: TBA
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