BUAD6113

The focus of this course is the analysis of issues that managers typically address in technology-based environments and application of creative problem solving techniques. Emphasis is on fostering creative thinking as a way to approach and solve problems, and analysis of personal thinking styles. Problem, evaluation, and decision analysis techniques will be used. Preparation and presentation of written and oral reports is required. The course offers an opportunity for students to practice communication of ideas and accomplishments through informal discussion, formal presentation, team decision-making and team learning using collaborative efforts to achieve a common goal. The applied problems explored in this course are based upon real and current industry problems.