BUSA 6700 Managerial Decision Making & Team Building

This course is an examination of the conceptual and practical aspects of managerial decision making. Decision making skills are one of the most valued in the business world. It is important for managers to understand human decision processes. This course focuses on the behavioral approach to managerial decision making. In addition, the course will also examine the basic structure of teams, why they are important, how they are developed, and how they are managed and evaluated. Topics will include the purpose of teams and the team-building process, conflict resolution, talent management, and team­building activities.

Registration Name

Managerial Decision Making

Lecture Hours

3

Lab Hours

0

Credits

3

Prerequisite

None

Offered

Hybrid every other summer beginning 2026

Student Learning Outcomes

At the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: 

1. Develop the basic process of Evidence-Driven Decision Making.
2. Employ ethical frameworks to facilitate sustainable decisions
3. Identify and characterize operational and financial metrics commonly employed in managerial decision making.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of group and individual dynamics and human resources in organizations.
5. Explain and discuss the purpose and the value of team building
6. Discuss and explain the application of talent management so the best team members can be recruited while being able to effectively evaluate techniques to assure good team function.