AEM 4661

Business Simulation Capstone for Business Minors in Life Sciences

Course Description

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

This course is a business simulation course in which each student works as part of a team to manage a multidisciplinary healthcare clinic. Each team is responsible for making semi-annual decisions in four broad areas: revenues, payer mix, employees, and services. Teams will start in the same position, competing with one another to gain market share, generate revenue, and increase profitability.

Prerequisites AEM 1200 or AEM 2400, AEM 2210 and AEM 2241, or equivalents.

Forbidden Overlaps AEM 4660, AEM 4661, AEM 4665

Enrollment Priority Priority given to: students completing the Dyson Business Minor for Life Sciences majors.

Last 4 Terms Offered 2025SP, 2024SP, 2023FA, 2023SP

Outcomes

• Students will be able to develop and implement a successful long-term business strategy.
• Students will be able to adjust to market dynamics and industry evolution.
• Students will be able to collaborate effectively across business functions.
• Students will be able to allocate resources to meet strategic and operational goals.
• Students will be able to develop effective team processes.
• Students will be able to practice communication and interaction skills.

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