Course Overview

I have become the blogger that I despise - posting a mere once a week. (Please accept my sincerest apologies!)

I have officially completed the first week of school and I'm pleased to note that I chose correctly - no need for further add/drop!

On the roster for this half:

1. Top Manager's Perspective - this class was the richest in bid points and thus far, well worth it! Beyond the lecture material (so far building and selling your case), we will be meeting with top managers, AKA CEOs, to learn from business leaders. I'm really excited for this course to develop.

2. Financial Management - some of you may be surprised to see a finance course on my schedule, but have no fear, I have chosen well. Financial Management ranked well in terms of student satisfaction. Additionally, the material is much more practical in nature. Plus, it marries finance and strategy together, and strategy is a strength of mine.

3. Entrepreneurship - As I lean toward entrepreneurial projects, this is going to be an extremely useful class. Plus, this is my opportunity to mash all that I've learned from first year into a business plan. Business Planning is, in my opinion, a crucial MBA skill.

4. Innovation, Foresight and Business Design - Despite the somewhat pretentious course title, this is going to be another winner on my schedule as it is all about curiosity and innovation, two of my favourite things. The prof is a wee bit hard to follow, but I'm sure that I'll catch on to his style in no time.

5. Strategic Change and Implementation - This is the one class that I haven't yet experienced as it has an intensive format (think long hours on Friday/Saturday). I'll have more on this one as it unfolds, starting in November.

Nothing hilarious has taken place yet this year. I'm trying hard to not have the 'laisser faire' attitude that some second year MBAs fall victim to, once they have signed their full-time contracts. As I'm leaning toward launching an entrepreneurial venture, I will only be punishing myself by not paying attention and learning this material. Plus, I am currently the only MBA in my family that has not achieved a dean's list ranking (yes, my cousin was a dean's list grad from Columbia in NYC, and my dad was also brilliant in his EMBA class). While I try to not compare myself to others, it is difficult to not want to achieve.