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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; students beyond first-year must take 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.

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A1 HAR 420 F 11:15 am-2:00 pm Open to undergraduates who have met the course pre-requisites (see course description). 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 Kurd HAR 418 MW 9:25 am-10:40 am Open to undergraduates who have met the course pre-requisites (see course description).

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C1 Kurd HAR 418 MW 11:15 am-12:30 pm Open to undergraduates who have met the course pre-requisites (see course description).

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D1 Ehrenreich HAR 418 MW 12:50 pm-2:05 pm Open to undergraduates who have met the course pre-requisites (see course description).

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E1 Rogers HAR 418 MW 2:30 pm-3:45 pm Open to undergraduates who have met the course pre-requisites (see course description).

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F1 HAR 418 MW 4:30 pm-5:45 pm Open to undergraduates who have met the course pre-requisites (see course description).

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G1 Reilly HAR 326 F 11:15 am-2:00 pm Open to undergraduates who have met the course pre-requisites (see course description).

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H1 McGinnis HAR 418 M 6:30 pm-9:15 pm Open to undergraduates who have met the course pre-requisites (see course description).

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I1 McGinnis HAR 418 W 6:30 pm-9:15 pm Open to undergraduates who have met the course pre-requisites (see course description).

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J1 Marino HAR 418 TR 8:00 am-9:15 am Open to undergraduates who have met the course pre-requisites (see course description).

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K1 Butterfield HAR 418 TR 9:30 am-10:45 am Open to undergraduates who have met the course pre-requisites (see course description).

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L1 Butterfield HAR 418 TR 11:00 am-12:15 pm Open to undergraduates who have met the course pre-requisites (see course description).

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M1 Butterfield HAR 418 TR 12:30 pm-1:45 pm Open to undergraduates who have met the course pre-requisites (see course description).

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N1 Ehrenreich HAR 418 TR 3:30 pm-4:45 pm Open to undergraduates who have met the course pre-requisites (see course description).

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O1 Calabrese Bain HAR 316 M 6:30 pm-9:15 pm Open to undergraduates who have met the course pre-requisites (see course description).

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P1 Ross HAR 316 W 6:30 pm-9:15 pm Open to undergraduates who have met the course pre-requisites (see course description).

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Q1 Powell HAR 212 MW 11:15 am-12:30 pm Open to undergraduates who have met the course pre-requisites (see course description).

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R1 Babb HAR 326 TR 2:00 pm-3:15 pm Open to undergraduates who have met the course pre-requisites (see course description).

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S1 Powell HAR 326 MW 12:50 pm-2:05 pm Open to undergraduates who have met the course pre-requisites (see course description).

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T1 Engel HAR 418 TR 2:00 pm-3:15 pm Open to undergraduates who have met the course pre-requisites (see course description).

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U1 Marino HAR 210 TR 8:00 am-9:15 am Open to undergraduates who have met the course pre-requisites (see course description).

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V1 Powell HAR 420 MW 9:25 am-10:40 am Open to undergraduates who have met the course pre-requisites (see course description).

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W1 Babb HAR 420 TR 11:00 am-12:15 pm Open to undergraduates who have met the course pre-requisites (see course description).

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