Special Interests

There are many ways to shape your own education at Tuck. Different career paths and interests lead to different portfolios of electives and co-curricular activities. You can also pursue independent study under the direction of expert faculty or enroll in courses at one of the many schools at Dartmouth.

Finance

For those interested in focusing on finance, there are a wide variety of electives to choose from as well as opportunities to join the student Finance, Investment, or Private Equity Club, get involved in the activities of the Center for Private Equity and Entrepreneurship, or learn more about the research of the Center for Corporate Governance.

Sample of finance electives:

• International Entrepreneurial Finance
• Corporate Financial Management
• Financial Statement Interpretation & Analysis
• Corporate Takeovers
• International Corporate Governance
• Debt Markets
• Economics of the Credit Crisis
• Global Reinsurance Industry
• Taxation of Business Policy
• Advanced Corporate Finance
• Futures and Options Markets
• Financial Institutions
• Corporate Restructuring
• Field Study in Private Equity and Growth Companies
• Private Equity Finance
• Corporate Valuation
• Investments

Health Care

If your interest is health care, you will find like-minded students through the Health Care Club. The Health Care Initiative enhances the education and industry experience of Tuck students, in the classroom and beyond, through coursework, independent studies, consulting projects, internship support, and exposure to experts in business and health policy. Or pursue a joint MD-MBA degree.

Sample of health care related electives:

• Management of Health Care Organizations
• Management of Service Operations
• Medical Care and the Corporation
• Business of Health Care
• Contemporary Issues in Health Care
• Services Marketing
• Social Marketing
• Structure of the Health Care Industry

Marketing

For those interested in marketing, Tuck offers a variety of electives and opportunities for involvement in the Marketing and Retail student clubs.

Sample of marketing electives:

• Social Marketing
• Global Marketing
• Managing Strategic Business Relationships
• Market Entry and Growth Strategies
• Managing the Marketing Channel
• Marketing Research
• Selling and Sales Leadership
• Marketing in the Network Economy
• Retail Pricing Strategies and Tactics
• Strategic Brand Management

Entrepreneurship and New Ventures

A general management education provides a firm foundation for making your entrepreneurial vision a reality, either now or in the future. Many Tuck alumni are successful entrepreneurs and with the resources of the Center for Private Equity and Entrepreneurship and the Dartmouth Entrepreneurial Network at your disposal, you can test your ideas and learn about new ventures. You can also join the Entrepreneurship student club.

Sample of electives related to entrepreneurship and new ventures:

• International Entrepreneurial Finance
• Entrepreneurship in the Social Sector
• Managing Strategic Business Relationships
• Entrepreneurship and Innovation Strategy
• Entrepreneurship within Established Organizations
• Market Entry and Growth Strategies
• Field Study in Private Equity and Growth Companies
• Private Equity Finance
• Introduction to Entrepreneurship
• Advance Entrepreneurship
• Strategic Management of Innovation

Strategy and General Management 

If your focus is on strategy and general management either in consulting or a corporate environment, Tuck has a wide range of electives to choose from. You can contact with others with this focus through the Consulting or General Management student clubs.

Sample of electives in strategy and management:

• M&A Strategy and International Expansion
• Strategy in Innovation Ecosystems
• Business Strategies for Internet Companies
• Entrepreneurship and Innovation Strategy
• Managing Strategic Business Relationships
• Management of Disasters
• Market Entry and Growth Strategies
• Advance Competitive Strategy
• Top Management Teams
• Leadership Out of the Box
• Comparative Models of Leadership
• Strategic Management of Innovation
• Business Strategy for Sustainability
• Strategy in a Turbulent Environment
• Implementing Strategy: Management Control Systems
• Negotiations
• Management of Interdisciplinary Teams

Business and Society

The Allwin Initiative for Corporate Citizenship aims to prepare Tuck students for leadership in this increasingly complex, interconnected world. The challenging issues at the intersection of business and society are a key component of a Tuck education. But if you want to dig deeper, you can get involved in the Business & Society Conference, the Dartmouth Energy Collaborative, or the Tuck chapter of Net Impact. Or you can serve the Tuck community as a member of Tuck Sustains.

Sample of electives related to corporate citizenship and the relationship between business and society:

• Ethics in Action
• Social Marketing
• Biz-Social Sector Partnerships
• Business and Climate Change
• Entrepreneurship in the Social Sector
• Corporate Responsibility
• Management of Disasters
• Business Strategy for Sustainability
• Managers & the Law
• Corporate Communication

International Business

The Center for International Business is dedicated to education and research on international issues facing business and national leaders. The center’s goal is to be a primary resource for Tuck students, faculty, and alumni interested in learning more about global opportunities and problems facing firms. If you are focused on global business and want to expand your global mindset, there are a host of courses, speakers, trips, and clubs that you can participate in.

Sample of electives focused on international business:

• Countries and Companies in the International Economy
• Tuck Global Consultancy
• Managing the Firm in the Global Economy
• Global Marketing
• Doing Business in the European Union
• Doing Business in the Arab Gulf States
• International Corporate Governance
• Cross-cultural and Gender Communications
• M&A Strategy and International Expansion
• International Entrepreneurial Finance