This course develops the student’s understanding of effective verbal and non-verbal communication while recognizing perspectives, emotions, the needs of others, relationships, conflicts, and other contexts for communication. Read More
In this course, students develop and refine written communication and study skills and demonstrate their ability to use writing and reading across personal, professional, and scholarly pursuits. Students learn to focus on purpose, using appropriate conventions of format and structure, and crafting a polished final product. Students develop strategies for generating ideas, revising, editing and...Read More
This course teaches students to think critically and effectively. Students develop strategies to assess information, to effectively use reasoning and logic, and to apply critical thinking strategies to a range of personal and professional situations.Read More
This course examines the broad area of financial management and the theories governing the discipline. As a foundation course, it provides managers the tools and perspective needed to make financial decisions within a business setting.Read More
In this course students will explore national economics and identify the key drivers of economic growth, inflation, unemployment, and monetary policy. Students will gain a deeper understanding of how governments and central banks influence the broader economic landscape.Read More
This course provides a solid conceptual framework of micro economic principles. It examines supply and demand and market equilibrium, economic scarcity, the concept of monopoly and price elasticity. It explores the concept of market demand, profit maximization for the firm as well as the role of government and market imperfections.Read More
In this course, students apply marketing principles to solve the practical problems of entering the global marketplace. They review theories and concepts to analyze the forces shaping a firm’s marketing strategy that culminates in the development of an international marketing plan.Read More
Students examine the historical perspective of culture’s impact on international trade as a basis for building an understanding of cultural diversity in global business. Case studies are used to demonstrate cultural concerns and problems. Practical methodologies for including culture issues in the planning process as firms enter new international markets are formulated and practiced.Read More
In this course, the historical roots of Western ethics are the starting point for understanding the role of an ethical value system in conducting international business in all countries. Scenarios are used to explore ethical dilemmas. Different systems of ethics are contrasted to enable international business people to understand and appreciate the differences and determine...Read More
Effective business leaders embrace innovation and help facilitate the creation and advancement of new ideas and initiatives. This course examines innovation and entrepreneurship through case studies, best practices and through the development cycle of a new idea, culminating in the presentation of that idea.Read More