Operations in Panama: A Man, A Plan, A Canal: Panama

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This advanced elective from the IOMS department will be a three (3) credit course studying the major businesses operating in Panama. During a one-week visit, students will observe and study the intricacies of the Panama Canal from an operations management point of view. Process techniques and strategies abound within this fascinating operation. Although the canal is certainly the country's major attraction, financial revenues from the canal have allowed Panama to emphasize other developments including extensive real estate projects and major tourism improvements. The specific topics that will be studied include: * The Panama Canal and its effect on the global shipping supply chain, * History of the building of the canal and independence of Panama, * Modern banking and real estate development, * Economic growth in the tourism industry, * Urban development and infrastructure of major cities. All of the classes, tours, speaker sessions and group meetings must be attended by students for course credit. No exceptions. The course will be limited in enrollment. Details will be announced.