Course Descriptions

While the business school endeavors to offer as many of the courses as possible, not all courses are offered every semester, and some courses may not be offered due to staff availability. It is important to check Wolverine Access prior to registering for classes to determine availability of courses for any given semester.

You may find the syllabi from previous academic years by going to the Kresge Library Syllabi Archive.

Courses Found: 317
Course #Course TitleTypeCredit HrsFall 25
ACC 300Financial AccountingCore3 hoursF25
ACC 302Financial Accounting Core3 hoursF25
ACC 312Intermediate Financial AccountingElective3 hoursF25
ACC 317Federal Taxation and Managerial DecisionsElective3 hoursF25
ACC 335Managing the Maize and Blue FundElective1.5 hoursF25(B)
ACC 399Independent Study ProjectElective1 - 3 hoursF25
ACC 471Accounting PrinciplesElective3 hoursF25
ACC 502Principles of Financial AccountingCore2.25 hoursF25(A)
ACC 533Principles of Financial AccountingCore2.25 hoursF25(A)
ACC 534Principles of Management Accounting Core2.25 hoursF25(B)
ACC 555Corporate Financial Research and ReportingCore2.25 hoursF25(A)
ACC 557Evaluating Financial PerformanceCore2.25 hoursF25(A)
ACC 558Cost Measurement & ControlCore2.25 hoursF25(B)
ACC 560Federal Taxation and Managerial DecisionsElective3 hoursF25
ACC 561Federal Taxation ICore3 hoursF25
ACC 564Corporate Financial ReportingElective2.25 hoursF25(A) F25(B)
ACC 565Financial Instruments and Structured Finance Core2.25 hoursF25(A)
ACC 601Accounting Information System DesignCore1.5 hoursF25(B)
ACC 618Financial Communication and Investor RelationsElective2.25 hoursF25(B)
ACC 630Auditing and AssuranceCore1.5 - 3 hoursF25(B)
ACC 695MAcc Graduate Research SeminarCore1.5 - 3 hoursF25
ACC 711Financial Statement Analysis IElective2.25 hoursF25(B)
ACC 725Managing the Maize and Blue FundElective1.5 hoursF25(B)
ACC 750Independent Study ProjectElective1 - 3 hoursF25
ACC 764Corporate Financial Reporting Elective2.25 hoursF25(B)
ACC 899Doctoral Seminar in Contemporary Accounting IssuesElective1.5 hoursF25
ACC 900Special Research for Doctoral Applicants and Candidates 1 - 6 hoursF25
ACC 990Dissertation - Precandidacy 1 - 8 hoursF25
ACC 995Dissertation - Candidacy 4 - 8 hoursF25
ACC 998Doc Prog Intern  1 hoursF25
BA 100Introduction to Ross: Foundations in Learning BusinessCore3 hoursF25
BA 101Development SeminarElective1 hoursF25
BA 102Business FoundationsCore1 hoursF25(A) F25(B)
BA 200Businesses and Leaders: The Positive DifferencesCore3 hoursF25
BA 225American Business Immersion StudyElective1 hoursF25
BA 319Developing Global Competency Elective.5 - 1.5 hoursF25(B)
BA 325American Business Immersion StudyElective1 hoursF25
BA 399Independent Study ProjectElective1 - 3 hoursF25
BA 445Base of the Pyramid: Business Innovation and Social ImpactElective3 hoursF25
BA 456LBLE - Living Business Leadership ExperienceElective3 hoursF25
BA 480Senior ThesisElective3 hoursF25
BA 518Business of BiologyElective2.25 hoursF25(A)
BA 525American Business Immersion StudyElective1 hoursF25
BA 533Online MBA Multidisciplinary Action Projects (MAP) Core6 hoursF25
BA 535Business Innovation Residency Core3 hoursF25
BA 536Business Transformation Residency Core1.5 hoursF25(A)
BA 612Business Strategies for the Base of the PyramidElective2.25 hoursF25(B)
BA 656LBLE - Living Business Leadership ExperienceElective3 hoursF25
BA 750Independent Study ProjectElective1 - 3 hoursF25
BA 831Teaching PracticumElective1 hoursF25
BA 850Empirical Research MethodsElective1.5 hoursF25(A)
BCOM 250Introduction to Business CommunicationCore1.5 hoursF25
BCOM 329Social Media and the Changing Nature of Business CommunicationElective3 hoursF25
BCOM 350Professional Communication StrategiesCore1.5 hoursF25
BCOM 369Effective Business PresentationsElective3 hoursF25
BCOM 399Independent StudyElective1 - 3 hoursF25
BCOM 430Positive CommunicationElective3 hoursF25
BCOM 521Writing for EntrepreneursElective1.5 hoursF25(B)
BCOM 522Managerial WritingElective1.5 hoursF25(A)
BCOM 524Persuasive Management CommunicationElective1.5 hoursF25(B)
BCOM 530Positive Business CommunicationElective3 hoursF25
BCOM 561Management PresentationsElective1.5 hoursF25(A) F25(B)
BCOM 710Communicating in a Virtual World Elective2.25 hoursF25(A)
BCOM 750Independent StudyElective1 - 3 hoursF25
BE 300Applied EconomicsCore3 hoursF25
BE 399Independent Study ProjectElective1 - 3 hoursF25
BE 401The Economics of SustainabilityElective3 hoursF25
BE 450Economic Consulting and Competition Policy Elective3 hoursF25
BE 460The Business of Art Elective3 hoursF25
BE 502Applied MicroeconomicsCore2.25 hoursF25(A)
BE 527Energy Markets and Energy PoliticsElective3 hoursF25
BE 533Applied MicroeconomicsCore2.25 hoursF25(B)
BE 555Non-Market Strategy: Shaping the Rules of the GameElective1.5 hoursF25(B)
BE 580Competitive Tactics and PolicyElective2.25 hoursF25(B)
BE 582Economic Decisions and GamesElective1.5 hoursF25(B)
BE 608Health Care Markets and Public PoliciesElective1.5 hoursF25(B)
BE 750Independent Study ProjectElective1 - 3 hoursF25
BE 886BE SeminarElective1.5 hoursF25(A)
BE 887Topics in BE IElective1.5 hoursF25(A)
BE 888Topics in BE IIElective1.5 hoursF25(B)
BE 900Special Research for Doctoral Applicants & Candidates 1 - 6 hoursF25
BE 990Dissertation - Precandidacy 1 - 8 hoursF25
BE 995Dissertation - Candidacy 4 - 8 hoursF25
BE 998Doc Prog Intern  1 hoursF25
BIOMEDE 523Business of BiologyElective2.25 hoursF25(A)
BL 300Business Law and EthicsCore3 hoursF25
BL 309Professional Integrity, Ethics, and the Law Elective3 hoursF25
BL 399Independent StudyElective1 - 3 hoursF25
BL 410Negotiation and Dispute Resolution Elective1.5 hoursF25(B)
BL 509Intellectual Property LawElective2.25 hoursF25(A)
BL 510Negotiation and Dispute ResolutionElective2.25 hoursF25(B)
BL 512Introduction to Business LawElective1.5 hoursF25(B)
BL 514Legal Aspects of Managing Human Capital and DEIElective2.25 hoursF25(B)
BL 533Business Law and EthicsCore2.25 hoursF25(B)
BL 750Independent StudyElective1 - 3 hoursF25
BUSABRD 414Global Semester Exchange: WU Vienna University of Economics and Business Elective.5 - 20 hoursF25
BUSABRD 417Global Semester Exchange: Copenhagen Business SchoolElective1 - 20 hoursF25
BUSABRD 422Global Semester Exchange: Aalto University School of BusinessElective.5 - 20 hoursF25
BUSABRD 438Global Semester Exchange: WHU-Otto Beisheim School of ManagementElective1 - 20 hoursF25
BUSABRD 443Global Semester Exchange: The Hong Kong University of Science and TechnologyElective1 - 20 hoursF25
BUSABRD 444Global Semester Exchange: The Chinese University of Hong KongElective1 - 20 hoursF25
BUSABRD 446Global Semester Exchange: Reykjavick UniversityElective.5 - 20 hoursF25
BUSABRD 462Global Semester Exchange: Norwegian School of EconomicsElective.5 - 20 hoursF25
BUSABRD 470Global Semester Exchange: IE Business SchoolElective1 - 20 hoursF25
BUSABRD 471Global Semester Exchange: Universidad de Navarra, School of Economics & BusinessElective1 - 20 hoursF25
BUSABRD 472Global Semester Exchange: ESADE Business SchoolElective1 - 20 hoursF25
BUSABRD 473Global Semester Exchange: ICADE Business SchoolElective.5 - 20 hoursF25
BUSABRD 476Global Seminar Exchange: Stockholm School of EconomicsElective.5 - 20 hoursF25
BUSABRD 487Global Semester Exchange: Cass Business School at City University LondonElective1 - 20 hoursF25
BUSABRD 488Global Semester Exchange: London School of Economics and Political Science Elective.5 - 20 hoursF25
BUSABRD 664Global Semester Exchange: ESADE Business SchoolElective1 - 20 hoursF25
COMM 317Dsgn Persuasive Comm 3 hoursF25
EAS 512Sus Dev I: Env Strt 1.5 hoursF25(A)
EAS 513Sus Dev II: Soc Iss 1.5 hoursF25(B)
EAS 526Erb Inst Seminar 1.5 hoursF25(A)
EAS 527Energy Mkts&Politics 3 hoursF25
EMBA 601Evaluating Financial PerformanceCore2 hoursF25
EMBA 602Capital Allocation and ValuationCore2.5 hoursF25
EMBA 603Business Analytics and Statistics for ExecutivesCore2 hoursF25
EMBA 604Economics of BusinessCore2 hoursF25
EMBA 621Competing on ValueCore2 hoursF25
EMBA 634NegotiationsElective1.5 hoursF25
EMBA 640ExecMap - Multidisciplinary Action ProjectsCore6 hoursF25
EMBA 651Positive LeadershipElective1.5 hoursF25
EMBA 652Strategic Human Resource PlanningElective1.5 hoursF25
EMBA 653Strategic LeadersElective1.5 hoursF25
EMBA 654Strategic Marketing for the Digital AgeElective1.5 hoursF25
EMBA 655Sustainable Leadership in the ESG Era  1.5 hoursF25
EMBA 701Executive Primer on Generative AI  .5 hoursF25
EMBA 704 .5 hoursF25
ENGR 523Business of BiologyElective2.25 hoursF25(A)
ENTR 390Spec Topics Entr 1 - 15 hoursF25
ES 212Entrepreneurial Business BasicsElective3 hoursF25
ES 352DIAG Growth Private Equity Fund Elective3 hoursF25
ES 395Entrepreneurial ManagementElective3 hoursF25
ES 399Independent Study ProjectElective1 - 3 hoursF25
ES 410The Modern Music Business Elective1.5 hoursF25(A)
ES 516Entrepreneurship via AcquisitionsElective1.5 hoursF25(A)
ES 602The Psychology of Start-up TeamsElective2.25 hoursF25(A)
ES 605New Product and Innovation ManagementElective2.25 hoursF25(B)
ES 615New Venture CreationElective3 hoursF25
ES 620Healthcare Startups: Understanding Needs and Creating Ventures in HealthcareElective2.25 hoursF25(B)
ES 750Independent Study ProjectElective1 - 3 hoursF25
FIN 300Financial ManagementCore3 hoursF25
FIN 302Making Financial DecisionsCore3 hoursF25
FIN 317Investment BankingElective3 hoursF25
FIN 335Managing the Maize and Blue FundElective1.5 hoursF25(B)
FIN 337Managing the Maize and Blue Fund  1.5 hoursF25(B)
FIN 342Big Data in FinanceElective3 hoursF25
FIN 399Independent Study ProjectElective1 - 3 hoursF25
FIN 408Capital Markets and Investment StrategyElective1.5 hoursF25(A)
FIN 412Currency Markets Elective1.5 hoursF25(A)
FIN 414Global Capital MarketsElective1.5 hoursF25(B)
FIN 415Corporate Investment DecisionsElective3 hoursF25
FIN 438Fundamentals of Private Equity: A Practitioner's Approach Elective3 hoursF25
FIN 463Real Estate Development in PracticeElective3 hoursF25
FIN 503Financial ManagementCore2.25 hoursF25(B)
FIN 557Financial ManagementCore2.25 hoursF25(A)
FIN 563Real Estate Development in PracticeElective3 hoursF25
FIN 580Financial Derivatives in Corporate Finance: Managing Risk and Creating ValueElective2.25 hoursF25(A)
FIN 608Capital Markets and Investment StrategyElective2.25 hoursF25(B)
FIN 612Currency MarketsElective2.25 hoursF25(A)
FIN 614Global Capital MarketsElective2.25 hoursF25(B)
FIN 615ValuationElective2.25 hoursF25(A) F25(B)
FIN 621Corporate Financial Policy Elective2.25 hoursF25(B)
FIN 701Michigan Climate Venture Elective3 hoursF25(B)
FIN 705Managing the OMBA Fund, Part A Elective.75 hoursF25(B)
FIN 711The Life Cycle of a Firm: From Birth Till Maturity Elective2.25 hoursF25(A)
FIN 715Valuation Elective2.25 hoursF25(B)
FIN 725Managing the Maize and Blue FundElective1.5 hoursF25(B)
FIN 750Independent Study ProjectElective1 - 3 hoursF25
FIN 855Fundamentals of Investment Decisions with Symmetric InformationElective3 hoursF25
FIN 871Corporate FinanceElective1.5 hoursF25(A)
FIN 872Theoretical Models in Finance II Elective1.5 hoursF25(B)
FIN 900Special Research for Doctoral Applicants & Candidates 1 - 6 hoursF25
FIN 990Dissertation - Precandidacy 1 - 8 hoursF25
FIN 995Dissertation - Candidacy 4 - 8 hoursF25
FIN 998Doc Prog Intern  1 hoursF25
HMP 630Business of BiologyElective2.25 hoursF25(A)
IOE 510Linear Program IElective3 hoursF25
LAW 751Accounting for Lawyers 2 - 4 hoursF25
MATH 561Linear Program IElective3 hoursF25
MBAN 501Software Teams and Project Management Core2.25 hoursF25(B)
MBAN 502Managerial and Financial Accounting Core2.25 hoursF25(A)
MBAN 503Decision Strategies Core2.25 hoursF25(B)
MBAN 553Predictive Analytics Core2.25 hoursF25(A)
MBAN 554Data Exploration and Visualization Core2.25 hoursF25(A)
MBAN 555Data Architecture and Acquisition Core1.5 hoursF25(A)
MBAN 556Unsupervised Learning Core1.5 hoursF25(B)
MBAN 557Causal Inference through Experimentation Core1.5 hoursF25(B)
MFG 501Topics in MfgElective1.5 hoursF25
MFG 605Mfg&Supply OpsElective1.5 - 3 hoursF25 F25(B)
MKT 300Marketing ManagementCore3 hoursF25
MKT 302Marketing ManagementCore3 hoursF25
MKT 310Fundamentals of Sales ManagementElective3 hoursF25
MKT 312Retail Marketing ManagementElective3 hoursF25
MKT 313Consumer BehaviorElective3 hoursF25
MKT 315International MarketingElective3 hoursF25
MKT 399Independent Study ProjectElective1 - 3 hoursF25
MKT 403Brand Management Elective1.5 hoursF25(A)
MKT 407Designing Persuasive CommunicationElective3 hoursF25
MKT 409Social Media MarketingElective3 hoursF25
MKT 419Customer-Base Analysis and Valuation Elective1.5 hoursF25(A)
MKT 455History, Culture, and Management of Luxury  1.5 hoursF25(B)
MKT 503Marketing ManagementCore2.25 hoursF25(B)
MKT 533Marketing ManagementCore2.25 hoursF25(A)
MKT 557Marketing ManagementCore2.25 hoursF25(A)
MKT 603Strategic Brand ManagementElective2.25 hoursF25(A)
MKT 618Marketing Research Design and AnalysisElective2.25 hoursF25(B)
MKT 625New Product and Innovation ManagementElective2.25 hoursF25(B)
MKT 626Customer Analytics Elective2.25 hoursF25(A)
MKT 640Global Supply Chain ManagementElective2.25 hoursF25(A)
MKT 642Digital Marketing: Applications and AnalyticsElective2.25 hoursF25(B)
MKT 750Independent Study ProjectElective1 - 3 hoursF25
MKT 896Behavioral Research in MarketingElective1.5 hoursF25(A)
MKT 897Quantitative Research in MarketingElective1.5 hoursF25(B)
MKT 900Special Research for Doctoral Applicants & Candidates 1 - 6 hoursF25
MKT 990Dissertation - Precandidacy 1 - 8 hoursF25
MKT 995Dissertation - Candidacy 4 - 8 hoursF25
MKT 998Doc Prog Intern  1 hoursF25
MO 300Behavioral Theory in ManagementCore3 hoursF25
MO 302Positively Leading People and OrganizationsCore3 hoursF25
MO 320Leading a Good Life Elective3 hoursF25
MO 324Leading Yourself and Managing Your Personal RelationshipsElective3 hoursF25
MO 399Independent Study ProjectElective1 - 3 hoursF25
MO 414Managing ChangeElective3 hoursF25
MO 415Introduction to Managing Human CapitalElective3 hoursF25
MO 503Leading People and OrganizationsCore2.25 hoursF25(B)
MO 512Bargaining and Influence Skills --- Negotiation Strategy in a Global EconomyElective2.25 hoursF25(A) F25(B)
MO 557Positive Leadership and OrganizingCore2.25 hoursF25(B)
MO 603Navigating Change: Skills and Strategies for Consultants and ManagersElective2.25 hoursF25(B)
MO 611Business Leadership in Changing TimesElective1.5 hoursF25(A) F25(B)
MO 617Developing and Managing High Performing TeamsElective1.5 hoursF25(B)
MO 620Leading a Good LifeElective1.5 hoursF25(A) F25(B)
MO 635Management as a Calling Elective1.5 hoursF25(A)
MO 700The Science of Success: Who Succeeds, Who Doesn't, and WhyElective2.25 hoursF25(B)
MO 705Coaching and Mentoring in Organizations  .75 hoursF25(A)
MO 750Independent Study ProjectElective1 - 3 hoursF25
MO 840Seminar in Organizational Studies Elective1 - 4 hoursF25
MO 899Doctoral Seminar in Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management 3 hoursF25
MO 900Special Research for Doctoral Applicants & Candidates 1 - 6 hoursF25
MO 990Dissertation - Precandidacy 1 - 8 hoursF25
MO 995Dissertation - Candidacy 4 - 8 hoursF25
MO 998Doc Prog Intern  1 hoursF25
PHRMACOL 620Business of BiologyElective2.25 hoursF25(A)
SI 702Sem Orgnztl StElective1 - 4 hoursF25
STRATEGY 302Business StrategyCore3 hoursF25
STRATEGY 310Competing in the Global Business EnvironmentElective3 hoursF25
STRATEGY 390Corporate StrategyCore3 hoursF25
STRATEGY 399Independent Study ProjectElective1 - 3 hoursF25
STRATEGY 502Corporate StrategyCore2.25 hoursF25(A)
STRATEGY 503Competing in the Global Business EnvironmentCore1.5 hoursF25(A) F25(B)
STRATEGY 525Erb Institute SeminarElective1.5 hoursF25(A)
STRATEGY 534Competing in Global BusinessCore2.25 hoursF25(A) F25(B)
STRATEGY 557StrategyCore2.25 hoursF25(B)
STRATEGY 564Strategies for Sustainable Development I: Competitive Environmental StrategyElective1.5 hoursF25(A)
STRATEGY 565Strategies for Sustainable Development II: Managing Social IssuesElective1.5 hoursF25(B)
STRATEGY 675Business Model InnovationElective2.25 hoursF25(B)
STRATEGY 680Business in SocietyElective1.5 hoursF25(A)
STRATEGY 682Mergers, Acquisitions and Corporate DevelopmentElective2.25 hoursF25(A)
STRATEGY 699AI and Strategy: Lead in the Age of Intelligent Machines Elective2.25 hoursF25(B)
STRATEGY 750Independent Study ProjectElective1 - 3 hoursF25
STRATEGY 782Mergers, Acquisitions, and Corporate Development Elective2.25 hoursF25(A)
STRATEGY 897Doctoral Seminar in Corporate StrategyElective1.5 hoursF25(B)
STRATEGY 900Special Research for Doctoral Applicants and Candidates 1 - 6 hoursF25
STRATEGY 990Dissertation-Precandidate 1 - 8 hoursF25
STRATEGY 995Dissertation-Candidate 4 - 8 hoursF25
STRATEGY 998Doc Prog Intern  1 hoursF25
TO 300Business Information SystemsCore1.5 hoursF25(B)
TO 301Business Analytics and StatisticsCore4 hoursF25
TO 302Managing Business OperationsCore3 hoursF25
TO 313Operations ManagementCore3 hoursF25
TO 399Independent StudyElective1 - 3 hoursF25
TO 411Support With ExcelElective3 hoursF25
TO 414Advanced Analytics For Management ConsultingElective3 hoursF25
TO 416Technology Enabled Business Innovation Elective1.5 hoursF25(A)
TO 448Integrated Product Development Elective3 hoursF25
TO 450Business Intelligence and Data Visualization Elective3 hoursF25
TO 482Action Learning Projects in Operations, Procurement, and Supply Chain ManagementElective7.5 hoursF25
TO 502Applied Business StatisticsCore2.25 hoursF25(A)
TO 512Decision Support with SpreadsheetsElective1.5 hoursF25(A)
TO 513Spreadsheet Modeling and ApplicationsElective1.5 hoursF25(B)
TO 518Linear Programming IElective3 hoursF25
TO 533Applied Business StatisticsCore2.25 hoursF25(B)
TO 548Integrated Product DevelopmentElective3 hoursF25
TO 558Operations ManagementCore2.25 hoursF25(A)
TO 563Innovation in Global Health DeliveryElective1.5 hoursF25(A)
TO 567Data Mining and Applied Multivariate AnalysisElective1.5 hoursF25(A)
TO 582Action Learning Projects in Operations, Procurement, and Supply Chain ManagementElective7.5 hoursF25
TO 605Manufacturing and Supply OperationsElective1.5 - 3 hoursF25 F25(B)
TO 616Project ManagementElective1.5 hoursF25
TO 618Applied Business Analytics and DecisionsElective3 hoursF25
TO 620Global Supply Chain ManagementElective2.25 hoursF25(A)
TO 624Strategic SourcingElective2.25 hoursF25(A)
TO 630New Age of InnovationElective2.25 hoursF25(B)
TO 640Big Data Management: Tools and TechniquesElective2.25 hoursF25(B)
TO 701Topics in Global OperationsElective1.5 hoursF25
TO 703Tauber Institute Team ProjectElective1.5 - 3 hoursF25(A)
TO 712Decision Support with Spreadsheets Elective2.25 hoursF25(A)
TO 750Independent StudyElective1 - 3 hoursF25
TO 899Doctoral Seminar- TO 3 hoursF25
TO 990Dissertation-PreCandidacy 1 - 8 hoursF25
TO 995Dissertation-Candidacy 4 - 8 hoursF25
TO 998Doc Prog Intern  1 hoursF25
UC 214Entrepreneurial Business Basics  3 hoursF25
WMBA 505Corporate StrategyCore2.25 hoursF25
WMBA 506Financial ManagementCore2.25 hoursF25
WMBA 507Managerial AccountingCore2.25 hoursF25
WMBA 508Operations ManagementCore2.25 hoursF25
WMBA 603ValuationElective2.25 hoursF25
WMBA 611Global Supply Chain ManagementElective2.25 hoursF25
WMBA 613Strategic Cost ManagementElective2.25 hoursF25
WMBA 615Global StrategyElective1.5 hoursF25
WMBA 617Project ManagementElective2.25 hoursF25
WMBA 618Capital Markets and Investment StrategyElective2.25 hoursF25
WMBA 623Applied Business Analytics for Decision MakingElective2.25 hoursF25
WMBA 630Legal Aspects of Managing Human Capital Elective1.5 hoursF25

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