Richard Perlman

Lecturer

Contact Information

Primary Email:
perlmanr@wharton.upenn.edu

Teaching

Current Courses (Fall 2025)

MGMT2130 - Entrep Through Acquis.
The objective of this course is to study the process of entrepreneurship through the acquisition of existing operating businesses. We will study this process through a series of lectures, assigned readings, case studies, and a final project which will follow the acquisition process. Freshmen require instructor's permission.
MGMT2130001 ( Syllabus )

All Courses

MGMT2130 - Entrep Through Acquis.
The objective of this course is to study the process of entrepreneurship through the acquisition of existing operating businesses. We will study this process through a series of lectures, assigned readings, case studies, and a final project which will follow the acquisition process. Freshmen require instructor's permission.

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