New York University - Gallatin School of Individualized Study - New ...

1. ATTENDANCE
There are 14 sessions for this course. Attendance will be taken and unexcused absences noted.
2. GRADING
Your brief writing assignments, and project will be evaluated by how well you integrate the course
concepts into your analysis.
3. HOMEWORK: Written Study Question Analyses (2 to 4 pages typed)
Each student is responsible for handing written homework assignments.
4. FINAL ESSAY (8 – 10 pages typed & double-spaced)
5. GRADE WEIGHTS
1. Class Participation 30%
2. Homework & Quizes 30%
3. Term Paper & Entrepreneurship Project 40%
6. HONOR CODE
Students are reminded that they must adhere to the MBA Honor Code and report any suspected
violation of the code that he or she has observed.
7. LAPTOP POLICY
Students are permitted to use laptops to take notes and for other relevant class activities. However,
persistent surfing the web or checking email during class resulting in students not being engaged during
class discussions will be noted and may penalize grades.
READING LIST:
Please note readings will mostly be announced and sent to students via Blackboard rather than being
apportioned in the syllabus for specific class dates. Some readings will be distributed and students will
be required to source others from websites. Many of the readings will be drawn from real time
materials ranging from newspaper articles and financial analytical pieces to reports from asset
managers.
Please also join www.rgemonitor.com using your NYU net ID.
Further supplementary readings may be added to this list.
Core Texts:
Adam Smith, Wealth of Nations (excerpts)
John Stuart Mill, Principles of Political Economy (excerpts)
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