Summer Term (August – October)

This two-course sequence introduces analytic methods for modeling decision problems, understanding data, and using models and data to make wise decisions. Analytics 1 begins by studying probability and decision-making under uncertainty. We then discuss spreadsheet modeling and optimization. We conclude with an introduction to data visualization. We illustrate these analytic methods in a variety of managerial settings (including marketing, operations, and finance) and in a variety of industries. The course will emphasize hands-on experience with Excel, with Excel add-ins, and will introduce Tableau for data visualization.

This course develops the basic concepts and procedures underlying corporate financial statements and introduces tools for analyzing profitability and risk. We explore the impact of the alternative policies and procedures available within generally accepted accounting principles on financial statements, especially in terms of management's financial reporting strategy.

This course is designed to provide Tuck students with immediately applicable skills for professional communication. You will complete the course with an understanding of and demonstrated improvements in overall communication, delivery and presentation skills. In addition, you will learn and practice effective techniques for delivering feedback. This mini-course runs during Summer term to allow you to immediately apply your ManComm skills—in your other classes, during recruiting, your FYP, and summer internship.

This course applies the ideas and methodology of economics to analysis of the firm, key decisions within the firm, and the industry. Topics covered include costs, pricing, competition, economic efficiency, and industry equilibrium and change. Particular attention is paid to behavior of the firm and industries when uncertainty and transaction costs exist. The course combines lectures/discussions of principles with cases covering both current and classic firm and industry dilemmas. Issues of public policy, especially regarding pollution, are also covered.

This course will provide students with conceptual frameworks for improving their management of people and teams with a focus on developing a deeper understanding of interpersonal dynamics. Topics include: motivation, diversity, conformity, conflict, performance feedback, decision-making, negotiations, and fairness.