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Core Curriculum and Majors
MBA Academic Affairs, August 8, 2018
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
0.5CU
1.0CU
0.5CUCredit Units
2-years’ tuition = 21CUs
Master’s Degree= 19CUs
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The Fixed CoreMBA Curriculum
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FIXED COREMGMT610: Foundations of Teamwork & Leadership 0.5 CU August
MKTG 611: Marketing Management 0.5CU Q1
MGEC 611 & MGEC 612: Microeconomics
0.5CU/0.5CU Q1 & Q2
STAT 613: Regression Analysis 1.0CU Fall
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Your First Year (an example)
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Fall Spring
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)or
WHCP 611/620Management
Comm/ Writing Requirement
(.25cu)
WHCP 611/620 Management
Comm/ Writing Requirement
(.25cu)
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COMMUNICATIONS
WHCP611: Management Communication 0.25CU Q1 or Q2
WHCP620: Writing Requirement 0.0CU Q1 or Q2
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Next Steps:
• On Wednesday, August 8th, you will receive an email from the Office of Academic Affairs with the subject line: “Wharton Writing Requirement: How to Begin”
• First assignment due Thursday, August 16th @ 11:59pm.
• Questions: Brennan Maier: [email protected]
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The Flexible CoreMBA Curriculum
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ACCOUNTING
ACCT 611: Financial Accounting 1.0 CU Fall
ACCT 612: Accelerated Financial Accounting 0.5 CU Q1
ACCT 613: Financial and Managerial Accounting 1.0 CU Fall & Spring
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FINANCE: CORPORATE FINANCEFNCE 611: Corporate Finance 1.0 CU Fall &
SpringFNCE 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 1.0 CU Spring
FNCE 615: Introduction to Macroeconomics 0.5 CU Q2 & Q3
MANAGEMENT
MGMT 611: Managing the Established Enterprise
1.0 CU Fall & Spring
MGMT 612: Managing the Emerging Enterprise
1.0 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 Fall & SpringOIDD 612: Business Analytics 0.5 CU Fall & SpringOIDD 613: Information and Business Transformation 0.5 CU Fall
OIDD 614: Innovation 0.5 CU SpringOIDD 615: Operations Strategy 0.5 CU Fall
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LEGAL STUDIES & BUSINESS ETHICSLGST 611: Responsibility in Global Management 0.5 CU Fall &
Spring
LGST 612: Responsibility in Business 0.5 CU Fall & Spring
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COMMUNICATIONSWHCP612: Advanced PersuasiveSpeaking • Convincing Business Audiences• Crisis Communications• Fundamentals for Prospective
Entrepreneurs
0.25CU Q3 & Q4
orWHCP615: Comm. Challenges for Entrepreneurs
0.25CU 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% Complete FNCE core in first semester
Completed ACCT core in first semester 63%
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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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OIDD 611: Quality and Productivity(.5CU)OIDD 612: Business Analytics (.5CU)OIDD 691: Negotiations (1CU)OIDD 662: Enabling Technologies (1CU)OIDD 636: Scaling Operations (.5 CU)OIDD 654: Product Design and Dev (1CU)OIDD 673: Global Supply Chain Mgmt(.5CU)__________________________________= 5CU including OIDD 611 & OIDD 612 from flex core
OPERATIONS
ACCT 613: Financial and Managerial Accounting (1.0CU)ACCT 747: Financial Statements and Disclosure Analysis (1.0CU)ACCT742: Problems in Financial Reporting (1.0CU)FNCE 728: Corp Valuation (1.0CU)ACCT 897: Taxes and Business Strategy_______________________________= 5CU including ACCT 613 from flex core
ACCOUNTING
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 EnterpriseFNCE 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
Advising
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Curriculum Planning Worksheet
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I have never studied business before. How can I ensure that I am successful?
Fall Schedule: Non Traditional StudentFall
August Quarter 1 Quarter 2
MGMT610Foundations of Teamwork and
Leadership
MKTG611Marketing
Management
MGEC611Microeconomics for
Managers
STAT613Regression Analysis
MGEC612Microeconomics for
Managers
WHCP 611/620* Management Comm/ Writing Requirement
(.25 cu)
• 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
LGST 612Responsibility in Global
Management
MGMT 611Managing the Established Enterprise
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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?
Fall schedule: EntrepreneurFall
August Quarter 1 Quarter 2
MGMT610Foundations of Teamwork and
Leadership
MKTG611Marketing
Management
MGEC611Microeconomics for
Managers
STAT613Regression Analysis for Business
MGMT 801Entrepreneurship
MGEC612Microeconomics for
Managers
WHCP 611/620* Management Comm/ Writing Requirement
(.25 cu)
• Tory wants to double major in FNCE & EMGT
• Plans to study in SSF• Would like to work on her
handbag start up while at Wharton
• Total CU: 5.75CUFNCE611
Corporate Finance
MGMT 612Managing the Emerging Enterprise
FNCE611Corporate Finance
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I plan to recruit for banking. Should I take Accounting and Finance this Fall?
Fall schedule: Aspiring BankerFall
August Quarter 1 Quarter 2
MGMT610Foundations of Teamwork and
Leadership
MKTG611Marketing
Management
MGEC611Microeconomics for
Managers
STAT613Regression Analysis for Business
MGEC612Microeconomics for
Managers
WHCP 611/620* Management Comm/ Writing Requirement
(.25 cu)
• John aspires to make a career switch from entertainment to Investment Banking.
• John was a English major in undergrad
• He is aware that recruiting for banking is busy in Q2 Total CU: 5.25CU
MGMT 612Managing the Emerging Enterprise
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ACCT 611Financial Accounting
Fall schedule: Experienced BankerFall
August Quarter 1 Quarter 2
MGMT610Foundations of Teamwork and
Leadership
STAT621Accelerated Regression
Analysis
MGEC612Microeconomics for
Managers
WHCP 611/620* Management Comm/ Writing Requirement
(.25 cu)
• Ruth was an undergraduate business major
• Ruth plans to major in FNCE and ACCT
• She plans to recruit in Investment Banking
• Is most interested in quantitative courses
• Total CU: 5.75CU
OIDD 615Operations Strategy
FNCE 751Buyouts and Acquisitions
ACCT 742 Problems in Financial Reporting
MKTG612Dynamic Marketing
Strategy
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FNCE612Acc. Corporate
Finance
ACCT 612Acc. Financial
Accounting
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How can I plan my course schedule around recruiting
peaks?
Fall schedule: TechnologyFall
August Quarter 1 Quarter 2
MGMT610Foundations of Teamwork and
Leadership
MKTG611Marketing
Management
MGEC611Microeconomics for
Managers
STAT621Accelerated Regression
Analysis
MGEC612Microeconomics for
Managers
WHCP 611/620* Management Comm/ Writing Requirement
(.25 cu)
• Sundar wants to major in OIDD and Business Analytics
• Plans to recruit in in tech• Changing careers from
Engineering• Total CU: 5.25CU
OIDD 662Enabling Tech
MGMT 611 Managing the Established Enterprise
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FNCE 612Acc. Corp Finance
Frequently Asked Questions
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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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What should I do if I am struggling in a class?
Academic Resources
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Teaching Assistants & Recitations
Academic Advisor Walk-in hours
Counseling and Professional Services
Faculty Office Hours
Academic Fellows
Student Disabilities Services
1-on-1 Academic Advising
Marks Family Writing Center
Weingarten Learning Resource Center
Tutors @ Wharton
Pre-Term Academic AdvisingAcademic Advising Appointments: Sunday, August 12 - Sunday, August 19
Course Match Group Advising: Sunday, August 20th: 12:30-2pm
Monday, August 21st 9-11am
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Academic CalendarFall 2018
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Academic Calendar
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Upcoming Dates
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October 11-17
Q1 Core Exams
Monday, August 20
Course Match closes at 12:00pm
(noon)
Friday, August 24Schedules Released
Tuesday, August 28
Classes Begin
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Potential Conflicts with Academic Schedules
SUBHEADING
First point
Second point
Third point
Co-Curricular Opportunities
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Global Immersion Programs (GIP)
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What is GIP?• MGMT 656
• Elective 0.5 cu course
• Pass/fail only
• Max of 35 students per
section
• Counts towards the
Management major
Fall 2018India – $2,200Middle East (Israel & U.A.E.) – $3,300
Spring 2019East Africa (Ethiopia & Kenya)ChinaSouth Korea
Info Session:September 10th, 12 – 1 pmJMHH 245
Spring Semester SSFA brand-new program, offering a mixed 1Y & 2Y cohort experience on the West Coast campus
Preterm information sessions:
• When: August 21st, 2 pm & August 22nd, 11 am
• Where: JMHH G60
September information session:
• When: September 5th, 12 pm
• Where: JMHH 350
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Global Modular Courses• Three to six days in length
• 0.5 cu
• Travel package for some programs, or $250 fee
Why do GMC?
• Deep dives into global topics
• Experience cannot be replicated in Philadelphia
• Classmate include Executive MBA students and in some cases students from host institution.
• Diverse course offerings
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Sample of Past Global Modular Courses Conflict, Leadership and Change: Lessons from Rwanda – Profs. Klein & Kacou,
Kigali, Rwanda
Marketing to the Chinese Consumer-Prof. Zhang (Partner School-Guanghua
School of Management), Beijing, China
Marketing in Emerging Economies: Understanding and Marketing to the Indian
Consumer – Prof. Raju, Mumbai, India
Necessity & Experimentation: Lessons from Israeli Innovation – Profs. Hsu &
Sammut (Partner School-Recanati, Tel Aviv University), Tel Aviv, Israel
Technology and Entrepreneurship in India – Prof. Hosanagar (Partner School-IIM
Bangalore), Bangalore, India
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International Exchange Programs
International Exchange Programs - Academics• Full semester, half-semester, or summer study at a
partner school• 4 Wharton credit units on semester exchange• 2 Wharton credit units on half-semester or summer
exchange• With departmental approval, coursework may count
toward the major. No core substitutions.• No extra tuition charge within 21 credit units; living
expenses not included• When do you apply?
o Mid-October for spring and summer exchanges (2nd
years)o February for summer and fall exchanges (1st and
2nd years)
Info Sessions – October 11 from 12 to 1pm and 3 to 4pm
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