MGMT 305 The Nexus of Management and Weather (3)

Course examines how businesses in weather-dependent sectors (Insurance, Utilities, Oil/Gas, Agribusiness, Environmental, Shipping, Aviation, Tourism, Construction, Stock Options, Weather Derivatives, Law, Weather Modification/Mitigation, National Defense, Event Planning, etc.) utilize climatological and forecast data to manage risk, people, and logistics. Consumer-driven businesses (retail, restaurants, theaters, etc.) must manage behavior response to weather conditions. Businesses dedicated to weather (forecasting, broadcasting, mitigation, etc.) combine knowledge of business practices and meteorology. Managing climate change will also be addressed. Students learn how to obtain climate/forecast data, assess meteorological impacts to various businesses, and understand the rapid decisions required to manage changing weather.
Prerequisite(s): One of the following: ARTM 362 , ECON 200 , ENTR 200 , FINC 385 , HTMT 210 , HTMT 351 , HTMT 362 , MGMT 105 , MGMT 210 , MGMT 301 , MGMT 332 , MGMT 342 , MGMT 345 , MGMT 350 , PHYS 105 , PHYS 106L , PHYS 210 , PHYS 215 , PHYS 225 , PHYS 298 , PHYS 457 , REAL 310 , or permission of the instructor

One of the following: MATH 104 , MATH 107 , MATH 111 , MATH 116 , MATH 120 , MATH 250 , or permission of the instructor
Course Frequency: Every Other Spring
Cross-listing: PHYS 305