This course will provide foundational skills for managers involved in developing software applications. These skills would be relevant to the future entrepreneur as well as to the future manager within an established company. The applications might be finished products for the end user (e.g., an iPhone app) or they might be internal systems built on vendor platforms (e.g., Salesforce or Oracle deployment).

For the Darden student who wants to increase their creative confidence on software related projects, Software Development is an experiential SY elective that delivers hands-on coding experience for the non-engineer. Unlike online only options like codeacademy, SID offers a Darden compatible format with the hands-on assistance that students need to acquire the necessary skills in a single quarter.

This course is an opportunity for students to learn effective interviewing, talent evaluation, verbal and written communication, marketing skills, and leadership skills. In addition, the course teaches students to interact with a diverse group of people and gain insights into their potential through active listening.

This course will introduce you to the modern practice of product management in digital. You'll learn how product managers create product/market fit for new products and enhance it for existing projects. Learn how generalist product managers establish successful interfaces with key functions like design, development/engineering, data science, sales/marketing and support/operations.

This course delves into the fascinating intersection of human psychology and artificial intelligence (AI). The focus of the course will be to help develop business leaders who can harness the transformative power of AI to create a positive impact on individuals, organizations, and society. The course will critically examine the challenges and risks associated with AI and advocate for the responsible use of AI by prioritizing human well-being.

"Creating a venture can be a lonely undertaking, leaving the Entrepreneur asking, "What to do Next?" We're going to turn venturing into a team sport and support each other as each student team builds their ventures towards viability as a side gig or a full time work. We will use the class to further develop entrepreneurial fundamentals like partnering, customer sales, and managing your affordable loss."

In a world in which global businesses and economies are increasingly interconnected, tomorrow's leaders must develop the skills to succeed in dynamic cross-national contexts, leveraging nuanced understandings of global culture, strategy and execution to strategic advantage.

In today's rapidly evolving world, business leaders face unprecedented levels of uncertainty. From geopolitical tensions and supply chain interruptions to climate change and fluctuating policy landscapes, navigating uncertainty requires agility, Bayesian thinking, and effective strategies. This course will equip students with the analytical tools and strategic frameworks necessary to transform uncertainty into a competitive edge.

Provide an opportunity for students to describe a specific business problem clearly, succinctly, and in a manner that fosters reflection, discussion, and learning. Challenge students to analyze and resolve an unstructured managerial problem and offer them an opportunity to work closely with a faculty member. Produce a case study of quality, focus suitable for inclusion in the MBA curriculum, together with a written analysis.

The course will cover a wide range of financial situations that arise during private equity transactions. The core objective of the class is to understand how risk, stage of development, and nature of the financed company affect the terms and forms of financing. We will focus on the investment phase of the private equity cycle and examine the investment strategy, management, valuation, and structure of investees.