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MGT 2001

Business Fundamentals for Non-Business Students

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This course is intended to help successfully position arts and sciences, engineering, and design majors for careers in organizations such as non-profits, entrepreneurial ventures, and corporations, among others. Students will learn key technical and professional skills that are valued and often required by employers. Topics addressed include working in teams, data-driven decision making, financial and business analysis, concepts for organizational strategy, professional communication, and career strategies. The course will use a combination of lectures, exercises, projects, and cases to introduce participants to these topics. The class is designed for Washington University undergraduates in Arts & Sciences, Engineering, and Design and Visual Arts who are preparing for internships or jobs. Recommended for sophomores and juniors. BSBA and BUCS students cannot receive credit.

Instructors

Beirne, Christopher Mondy, Douglas Villhard, James Beirne, Kiousis, Konstantina Kiousis, Mark Soczek, Michael Chapin, Samira Fazel Anvaryazdi, Sundari Balan

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Quality: 4Difficulty: 4

2-4 hrs/week

Quizzes are tough, final project is tough, you will end up with an A but don't take if you're looking for an easy elective

4/2/2025

Quality: 4Difficulty: 3Beirne

2-4 hrs/week

You don’t have to read in this class but some sections you have to pay attention to more than others. The big project at the end does take time and work to make an A but if you start thinking about it early you will be fine.

6/13/2024

Quality: 4Difficulty: 2Kiousis

2-4 hrs/week

Covers a lot of core business concepts in an engaging way. Weekly quizzes can be a bit tough and the final presentation takes time, but helpful resources.

5/23/2024

Quality: 5Difficulty: 3Kiousis

This was a great class! Dr. Kiousisis very engaging and cares a lot about students. I loved her lectures and learning about different jobs. I put a lot into the class a s for a lot put of it. A must take for non-business majors!

5/23/2024

Quality: 3Difficulty: 1Kiousis

MGT200A is definitely an easy A but I don't really think I learned anything. There is really no homework and you don't need to pay attention in class. I guess you will take out of this class what ever you put into it but you can definitely put in little effort and get an A.

5/9/2024

Quality: 5Difficulty: 2Kiousis

Genuinely one of the kindest, most compassionate professors I've had here. Was told to take the class with her by a friend and it was the best decision I ever made! She seems to actually care about fostering good relationships with students and her class was a breath of fresh air. Love her!!

2/10/2024

Quality: 5Difficulty: 1Kiousis

She was the best professor I have ever had. She cares about her student and really wants us to success in life.

2/9/2024

Quality: 5Difficulty: 3Kiousis

Dr. K is a fantastic lecturer! One of the most organized and engaging professors I have had at WashU. She uses a lot of real-world examples which makes her lectures feel more applicable and she encourages people to participate despite it being a somewhat large class. Attendance is a must and prepare for a lot of quizzes, but overall great class.

12/25/2022