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Course Schedule - Fall Semester 2026
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MGMT 541 002 (CRN: 15153)
ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT OF BUSI
Long Title: ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS
Department: Management
Instructor: Vidal, Jorge
Meetings:
8:30PM - 10:00PM R (24-SEP-2026 - 24-SEP-2026)
8:30AM - 1:00PM U (11-OCT-2026 - 11-OCT-2026)
8:30PM - 10:00PM R (22-OCT-2026 - 22-OCT-2026)
8:30AM - 1:00PM U (8-NOV-2026 - 8-NOV-2026)
8:30PM - 10:00PM F (13-NOV-2026 - 13-NOV-2026)
8:30AM - 1:00PM U (6-DEC-2026 - 6-DEC-2026)
8:30PM - 10:00PM W (9-DEC-2026 - 9-DEC-2026)
Part of Term: MBA J
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 1.5
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Program(s):
MBA Hybrid
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Graduate Quadmester
Section Max Enrollment: 65
Section Enrolled: 22
Enrollment data as of: 27-APR-2026 12:12AM
Final Exam: GR Course-Dept Schedules Exam
Description: Examination of the global economic environment that serves as a backdrop for business decision making, with emphasis on the key macroeconomic policy goals and tools and how they affect exchange rates, interest rates, business cycles, and long-term economic growth.