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Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2026
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MGMT 541 001 (CRN: 25298)
ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT OF BUSI
Long Title: ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS
Department: Management
Instructor: Farnsworth, Heber
Meeting: 9:45AM - 11:15AM TR (20-JAN-2026 - 26-FEB-2026)
Part of Term: MBA Term I
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
MBA for Professional Extended
MBA for Professionals
MBA for Professional Weekend
MBA Hybrid
MBA for Online Program
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Graduate Quadmester
Section Max Enrollment: 65
Section Enrolled: 54
Enrollment data as of: 25-NOV-2025 12:46AM
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.