The course explores underlying demographic and economic trends that will shape the financial services industry of the future. Students will explore historical episodes that have affected and shaped banks, savings and loan associations, and credit unions; and analyze how current trends may drastically alter financial services operations in the future. In addition to forecasting future …
This course explores the possibilities, and responsibilities, of credit union leadership. How can students take the skills they have learned and WMCS and help implement better member service at their credit union? The course uses case studies from leaders and strategies in other fields to explore the role of leadership and strategy for credit union …
This interactive course summarizes the main results of the financial simulation exercises. Students will evaluate their team’s objectives and results from the simulation and then present their major learning areas from the exercise. This capstone course requires students to integrate skills from across the curriculum, including: economics, financial management, marketing, philosophy, strategy, and communication skills. …
This course uses recent research to present systematic techniques that individuals can use to increase creativity, innovative problem solving and design thinking. Through repeated individual and group activities, students will improve their capacity for developing innovative and entrepreneurial solutions to real-world issues. This two-part course requires students to complete a user-centric mini-project between sessions where …
The course provides a survey of data analytic components, including data collection, methods, statistical analyses and inference, and data structure and frameworks. Case studies will help students learn to better harness quantitative analyses to improve insights, operations, efficiencies and improve member service.
This course focuses on the tools and frameworks of business decision-making and planning. The course uses examples from credit unions to help students develop the capability and strategic thinking to compare alternative strategies and propose business plans. The course also explores the role and methods of political advocacy for credit unions.
This course helps students discover the elements of a strategic market position. Students will understand the dynamics of strategy and develop the strategic management position for a credit union.