printer friendly pageALP 305: Product Management
In this experiential course, you will develop skills and experience required to be a Product Manager. The course covers important facets of the PM role at different stages in the product life cycle. You will learn and apply tools and methodologies for market research and product strategy (e.g. product requirements, market briefs), early stage execution (e.g. road maps, resource planning, project management), growth (e.g. operational and development practices), and late stage management. In parallel with classroom learning, student teams will work on quarter-long projects in collaboration with sponsor organizations. The nature of the projects and deliverables for each team will vary depending on the stage of the product and needs of the product teams. Projects will be sourced from tech companies; however, the learning from the course and projects can be transferred to other industries. This course is part of the GSB's Action Learning Program, in which you will work on real business chal
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In this experiential course, you will develop skills and experience required to be a Product Manager. The course covers important facets of the PM role at different stages in the product life cycle. You will learn and apply tools and methodologies for market research and product strategy (e.g. product requirements, market briefs), early stage execution (e.g. road maps, resource planning, project management), growth (e.g. operational and development practices), and late stage management. In parallel with classroom learning, student teams will work on quarter-long projects in collaboration with sponsor organizations. The nature of the projects and deliverables for each team will vary depending on the stage of the product and needs of the product teams. Projects will be sourced from tech companies; however, the learning from the course and projects can be transferred to other industries. This course is part of the GSB's Action Learning Program, in which you will work on real business challenges under the guidance of faculty. In this intensive project-based course, you will learn research-validated foundations, tools, and practices; apply these tools and learnings to a real project for an external organization; create value for the organization by providing insights and deliverables; and be an ambassador to the organization by exposing them to the talent, values, and expertise of the GSB. You will also have the opportunity to gain practical industry experience and exposure to the organization, its industry, and the space in which it operates; build relationships in the organization and industry; and gain an understanding of related career paths.
Terms: Win
| Units: 4
ALP 307: Public Policy Lab: Financial Challenges Facing US Cities
Cities in the United States are tasked with providing a great variety of services to citizens, including public safety, education, and the construction and maintenance of infrastructure. Across the country, governments at the local level spent more than $2.1 trillion and had nearly $2.1 trillion in debt outstanding in 2020 according to the US Census. In this 10-week team-based Action Learning Program course, participants will focus on 3 different cities across the US (no travel is required) to research one of three local government finance issues: infrastructure, debts and pensions, and tax incentives and economic development. Teams will assess the efficacy of existing local policies and propose data-driven and evidence-based recommendations for new policy. Students will have the opportunity to engage with city officials and subject matter experts to aid in the preparation of reports that will be presented to local governments.
Terms: Win
| Units: 4
Instructors:
Rauh, J. (PI)
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