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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


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




MGEC611Microeconomics for Managers

STAT613Regression Analysis


MGMT 801Entrepreneurship

FNCE 611Corporate Finance

MGMT 611Managing the Established Enterprise


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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MKTG 611Marketing Management


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


STAT 613Regression Analysis for Business

MGMT 612Managing the Emerging Enterprise

ACCT 611Financial Accounting



STAT 621Accelerated Regression Analysis


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


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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Fall

MGMT610Foundations of Teamwork and Leadership



STAT621Accelerated Regression Analysis


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

http://www.vpul.upenn.edu/caps/

http://writing.upenn.edu/critical/

http://writing.upenn.edu/critical/

https://apps.wharton.upenn.edu/scheduler/advisor_schedule.cfm?app_ID=12

http://www.vpul.upenn.edu/lrc/sds/

http://www.vpul.upenn.edu/lrc/

https://mba-inside.wharton.upenn.edu/tutorwharton/

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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