Plagiarism in MBA programs

Plagiarism is a big deal in universities. Business schools and their MBA programs are increasingly trying to implement a culture of simply not copying and doing your own work. At the very least, give proper citation to your inspiration. Alas, this is almost exclusively brought down on the students, and, to a lesser extent, faculty. But what about the schools themselves? Are they not held to the same standards? Where is the Turnitin for universities? Below are two course descriptions about the privatization of industries. An interesting course, but from two different universities. The first is from Wharton and the second is from Virginia International University.

MGMT798 - Privatization: An International Perspective

Privatization is sweeping the globe, but it remains one of the most controversial of economic reforms. The redefinition of boundaries between the public and private sectors creates new roles and opportunities for policymakers and business people. This course will review the international experience with privatization -- the Thatcher privatizations of the 1980s, the sale of industries and utilities in developing countries, the transformation from central planning in post-Communist countries, and the recent experiences with privatizing very traditional public services and infrastructure activities by local and national governments throughout the world. What practical lessons can be learned from the myriad of methods adopted in different countries? What issues arise in privatization transactions and what are the implications for business and regulatory policy? Who gains and who loses from privatization and how can deals be structured that improve productivity and welfare? These questions will be addressed through lectures, guest speakers, case studies and simulations.


MBA 652: International Industrial Development Strategies: Privatization (3 Credit Hours) Click to collapse

Prerequisite: MBA 511 Managerial Accounting and Finance
Internship / CPT Qualified
Privatization is sweeping the globe and the redefinition of boundaries between the public and private sectors has created new and exciting opportunities for business and policy makers. This course will review the international experience with privatization, the current sale of electric utilities, airlines, and telecommunication companies in emerging and developed economies.