This course will cover an overview of financial technology and its various applications. The specific topics include fintech and financial service, cryptocurrencies, high-frequency trading, peer-to-peer lending, etc. The course will help students learn fintech industry through case studies. It also provides students with a unique opportunity to delve deep into one aspect of financial technology and write an extensive paper/report on this topic. Topics include (but are not limited to): Data-driven credit models, Cryptocurrencies, Digital wallets, Blockchain and its applications, Financial cloud services, Robo advising, Crowd-funding, Peer-to-Peer lending, High-frequency trading, Payments, Artificial Intelligence, Digital banking, Defi (Decentralized Finance), NFT, etc.

This course teaches students how to maximize spreadsheets as a data management tool using advanced functions and formulas. Students will learn how to efficiently manipulate, format, and automate data, and use spreadsheets to build customized reports, dashboards, amazing charts, pivot tables and macros. This course is applicable to all business disciplines. Prerequisites: basic spreadsheet knowledge.

This course will cover an overview of financial technology and its various applications. The specific topics include fintech and financial service, cryptocurrencies, high-frequency trading, peer-to-peer lending, etc. The course will help students learn fintech industry through case studies. It also provides students with a unique opportunity to delve deep into one aspect of financial technology and write an extensive paper/report on this topic. Topics include (but are not limited to): Data-driven credit models, Cryptocurrencies, Digital wallets, Blockchain and its applications, Financial cloud services, Robo advising, Crowd-funding, Peer-to-Peer lending, High-frequency trading, Payments, Artificial Intelligence, Digital banking, Defi (Decentralized Finance), NFT, etc.

This course serves as an introductory course on cryptocurrencies and digital assets. Students will learn about proof-of-work protocols such as Bitcoin as well as proof-of-stake protocols such as Cardano, Solana, and Ethereum. Applications of blockchain and digital ledger technologies in areas such as decentralized finance and non-fungible tokens will be explored.

This course is designed to introduce students to the policy considerations that underlie labor and employment law. Students will also develop an understanding of how these policies and laws apply to human resource management. This class will introduce students to the major federal and state statutes, case law, and administrative rules that are essential for effective human resource management. Topics will include: employment contract issues, anti-discrimination law and unlawful harassment (including the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Title VII and Massachusetts Chapter 151B), labor law statutes (including the Fair Labor Standards Act and the National Labor Relations Act), wage and hour regulations, benefits law (including the Family and Medical Leave Act and ERISA), unionization rules, and privacy issues (including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996), among others. Ethical decision-making in the business context and the interplay between law and ethics will be a central focus. The role of sustainable business practices and social responsibility in corporate decision-making will be incorporated into our discussions about law and the legal environment of business. In addition to familiarizing students with the relevant law governing human resource management, the course will also allow students to strengthen their research and writing skills and engage in critical analysis. Application of the material to current human resource issues will be a core component of the course.

This course explores the objectives, procedures, and problems involved in the establishment and administration of employee and executive compensation plans. The focus is on how managers can use compensation strategy to attract, retain, and motivate valued employees, while controlling labor costs.

This course will explore the continuous improvement initiatives pursued in successful organizations around the world. Rather than simply reviewing and studying the methods and tools utilized in organizations to achieve high performance, this course will delve further into the true underpinnings of what makes some companies excel in ways that are not easily replicated. During this journey, topics related to lean systems will be presented and discussed. In addition, employee involvement efforts, including idea systems, as a means of gaining buy-in and building trust, will be studied. The goal is to provide participants with skills and problem solving abilities necessary to successfully improve the operations of any organization, whether in the service sector or manufacturing.

This course is designed to introduce students to the policy considerations that underlie labor and employment law. Students will also develop an understanding of how these policies and laws apply to human resource management. This class will introduce students to the major federal and state statutes, case law, and administrative rules that are essential for effective human resource management. Topics will include: employment contract issues, anti-discrimination law and unlawful harassment (including the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Title VII and Massachusetts Chapter 151B), labor law statutes (including the Fair Labor Standards Act and the National Labor Relations Act), wage and hour regulations, benefits law (including the Family and Medical Leave Act and ERISA), unionization rules, and privacy issues (including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996), among others. Ethical decision-making in the business context and the interplay between law and ethics will be a central focus. The role of sustainable business practices and social responsibility in corporate decision-making will be incorporated into our discussions about law and the legal environment of business. In addition to familiarizing students with the relevant law governing human resource management, the course will also allow students to strengthen their research and writing skills and engage in critical analysis. Application of the material to current human resource issues will be a core component of the course.

This course explores the objectives, procedures, and problems involved in the establishment and administration of employee and executive compensation plans. The focus is on how managers can use compensation strategy to attract, retain, and motivate valued employees, while controlling labor costs.

This course teaches students how to maximize spreadsheets as a data management tool using advanced functions and formulas. Students will learn how to efficiently manipulate, format, and automate data, and use spreadsheets to build customized reports, dashboards, amazing charts, pivot tables and macros. This course is applicable to all business disciplines. Prerequisites: basic spreadsheet knowledge.