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Critical and Analytic Thinking for Business

QST SM 275

  • Oral and/or Signed Communication
  • Research and Information Literacy
  • Writing, Research, and Inquiry

Undergraduate Prerequisites: CASWR 120; and QSTSM 131, or sophomore standing and QSTSM 131 previously or concurrently - Critical and analytic thinking skills are essential success in every business discipline. In this course, students will learn how to apply a structured problem-solving methodology that: defines the problem; identifies and prioritizes issues to assess; plans and conducts analyses; synthesizes findings; and communicates recommendations. Students will learn (a) how to evaluate evidence for business decision-making, not just passively accept information, and determine whether it is sufficient to prove their point. As well, they will learn how to assess the quality, credibility, and reliability of sources in researching relevant facts and data for business decisions. In addition to mastering frameworks for deductive and inductive arguments, students will master presentation delivery by connecting authentically to the audience, harnessing the power of storytelling, and using body language to positively reinforce the message. Finally, students will enhance professional skills that are integral to business success. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Oral and/or Signed Communication, Research and Information Literacy, Writing, Research & Inquiry.

FALL 2025 Schedule

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A1 O'Keeffe HAR 302 F 11:15 am-2:00 pm If you are not able to register yourself for a Questrom course or section, please submit the Questrom Waitlist Request Form.

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B1 Powell HAR 316 MW 9:25 am-10:40 am

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C1 Marino HAR 316 MW 11:15 am-12:30 pm

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D1 Kurd HAR 414 MW 12:50 pm-2:05 pm

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E1 Kurd HAR 414 MW 2:30 pm-3:45 pm

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F1 Babb HAR 414 MW 4:30 pm-5:45 pm

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G1 Kurd HAR 412 F 11:15 am-2:00 pm

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H1 Calabrese Bain HAR 316 M 6:30 pm-9:15 pm

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I1 McGinnis HAR 212 W 6:30 pm-9:15 pm

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J1 Marino HAR 414 TR 8:00 am-9:15 am

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K1 Butterfield HAR 414 TR 9:30 am-10:45 am

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L1 Butterfield HAR 414 TR 11:00 am-12:15 pm

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M1 Butterfield HAR 210 TR 12:30 pm-1:45 pm

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N1 Ehrenreich HAR 326 TR 3:30 pm-4:45 pm

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O1 McGinnis HAR 212 M 6:30 pm-9:15 pm

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P1 Babb HAR 316 W 6:30 pm-9:15 pm

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Q1 Powell HAR 212 MW 11:15 am-12:30 pm

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R1 Wilcke HAR 316 F 11:15 am-2:00 pm

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S1 Powell HAR 326 MW 12:50 pm-2:05 pm

SPRG 2026 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A1 Calabrese Bain HAR 316 M 6:30 pm-9:15 pm If you are not able to register yourself for a Questrom course or section, please submit the Questrom Waitlist Request Form.

SPRG 2026 Schedule

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B1 Butterfield HAR 418 MW 9:25 am-10:40 am

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C1 Butterfield HAR 418 F 11:15 am-2:00 pm

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D1 Butterfield HAR 418 MW 11:15 am-12:30 pm

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E1 Powell HAR 414 TR 3:30 pm-4:45 pm

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Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
F1 McGinnis HAR 418 MW 4:30 pm-5:45 pm

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Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
G1 Kurd HAR 418 TR 8:00 am-9:15 am

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H1 Ross HAR 316 W 6:30 pm-9:15 pm

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Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
I1 McGinnis HAR 418 M 6:30 pm-9:15 pm

SPRG 2026 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
J1 Kurd HAR 418 TR 9:30 am-10:45 am

SPRG 2026 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
K1 Kurd HAR 418 TR 11:00 am-12:15 pm

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L1 Ehrenreich HAR 418 TR 12:30 pm-1:45 pm

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M1 Ehrenreich HAR 418 TR 2:00 pm-3:15 pm

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N1 Babb HAR 418 TR 3:30 pm-4:45 pm

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O1 Butterfield HAR 418 MW 12:50 pm-2:05 pm

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P1 Mandolese HAR 210 F 11:15 am-2:00 pm

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Q1 Marino HAR 316 MW 11:15 am-12:30 pm

SPRG 2026 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
R1 McGinnis HAR 212 W 6:30 pm-9:15 pm

SPRG 2026 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
S1 Powell HAR 418 MW 2:30 pm-3:45 pm

Note that this information may change at any time. Please visit the MyBU Student Portal for the most up-to-date course information.