Operations, Information & Decisions: General Track, BS
Computer-based management systems and analytic approaches to decision making are increasingly vital to effective management in a range of industries across public and private sectors. As organizations develop and implement sophisticated decision-support systems, they increase the demand for managers who have the expertise to understand, create, and profitably exploit rapidly developing management technology. There is also a growing demand for skilled professionals who can effectively manage the operations encompassing the manufacturing and distribution of products and services.
The Operations, Information and Decisions curriculum prepares students to meet these challenges by providing a rigorous foundation of coursework across different but complementary disciplines, including decision processes, information systems, and operations management/management science.
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Operations, Information & Decisions - General Track
| Code | Title | Course Units |
|---|---|---|
| Select courses for a total of 4 CU; | 4 | |
| Grit Lab: Fostering Passion and Perseverance in Ourselves and Others (SNF Paideia Program Course) | ||
| Online Business Models and the Information-Based Firm | ||
| Operations Management Analytics | ||
| Internet Law, Privacy, and Cybersecurity | ||
| Scaling Operations in Technology Ventures: Linking Strategy and Execution | ||
| Risk Analysis and Environmental Management | ||
| Environmental & Energy Economics and Policy | ||
| Decision Processes | ||
| Negotiations | ||
| Advanced Negotiation | ||
| Judgment & Decision Making Research Immersion | ||
| Other Wharton Requirements | 33 | |
| Total Course Units | 37 | |
Other Wharton Requirements
| Code | Title | Course Units |
|---|---|---|
| First-Year Foundations | ||
| BEPP 1000 | Introductory Economics for Business Students 1 | 1 |
| MATH 1400 | Calculus, Part I | 1 |
| or MATH 1100 | Calculus for Wharton Students | |
| Writing | ||
| Critical Writing Seminar | 1 | |
| Business | ||
| Business Breadth (non-concentration courses) | 3 | |
| Leadership Journey | ||
| WH 1010 | Business and You | 0.5 |
| WH 2010 | Business Communication for Impact | 0.5 |
| MGMT 3010 | Teamwork and Interpersonal Influence | 0.5 |
| Capstone Course/Project | 0.5 | |
| Fundamentals | ||
| ACCT 1010 | Accounting and Financial Reporting | 1 |
| ACCT 1020 | Strategic Cost Analysis | 1 |
| BEPP 2500 | Managerial Economics | 1 |
| FNCE 1000 | Corporate Finance | 1 |
| FNCE 1010 | Monetary Economics and the Global Economy | 1 |
| LGST 1000 | Ethics and Social Responsibility | 1 |
| or LGST 1010 | Law and Social Values | |
| MKTG 1010 | Introduction to Marketing | 1 |
| OIDD 1010 | An Introduction to Operations, Information and Decisions | 1 |
| STAT 1010 | Introductory Business Statistics | 1 |
| STAT 1020 | Introductory Business Statistics | 1 |
| Global Economy, Business & Society | ||
| One course unit required | 1 | |
| Technology, Innovation & Analytics | ||
| One course unit required | 1 | |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | ||
| Foreign Language | 1 | |
| Second semester-level course or equivalent required | 1 | |
| Humanities | ||
| At least one course unit required | 1 | |
| Natural Science, Math & Engineering | ||
| At least one course unit required | 1 | |
| Social Science | ||
| At least one course unit required | 1 | |
Cross-Cultural Perspectives | ||
| Three course units required 2 | 3 | |
| Unrestricted Electives | ||
| Five course units required | 5 | |
| Total Course Units | 33 | |
- 1
For students who take ECON 0100 Introduction to Micro Economics and ECON 0200 Introductory Economics: Macro in place of BEPP 1000 Introductory Economics for Business Students of these courses can be slotted for BEPP 1000 on the worksheet. The second course may be used to fulfill a General Education Distribution or Unrestricted Elective requirement.
- 2
Two can double-count as Humanities; Natural Science, Math & Engineering; Social Science; or Flex Gen Ed.
The degree and major requirements displayed are intended as a guide for students entering in the Fall of 2024 and later. Students should consult with their academic program regarding final certifications and requirements for graduation.