Supply Chain Financial Management.

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This course takes an accounting and financial perspective towards the supply chain. Although it includes some elements common to operations courses the main focus in the effective analysis of cost in the supply chain. This course explores the two critical and interrelated elements of managing a successful and cost-effective supply chain operation. First, the course demonstrates the application of corporate finance to decisions faced by operations finance managers. Second, the course addresses a set of competencies that are critical if a firm is to consistently achieve its financial and operational targets. These competencies include putting the theory of performance management into practice in the day-to-day operation of real firms, and effectively integrating financial sustainability metrics into the firm’s supply chain financial strategy. Prerequisites: BUSI 113B and admission to the Master of Accounting or the BS in Accounting/Master of Accounting.