As the capstone course within the MBA program, students examine the discipline of business strategy. Particular emphasis is placed on crafting and executing strategy through the development of a strategic mission, vision, setting objectives, analysis of internal and external environments, competitive analysis, and building an organization strategy capable of achieving strategic objectives. Social responsibility, ethical...Read More
This course explores the relationship between the modern corporation and its internal and external stakeholders in a global, competitive and dynamic environment. Emphasis is placed on understanding the relationship between societal needs, ethical concerns, human rights issues and how these issues challenge an organization’s management into balancing globalization, competitive pressures, social responsibility and a corporation’s...Read More
This course examines international trade law principles and practices contained in treaties, doctrines and regimens impacting the movement of goods and services between countries. It examines the aspects of the World Trade Organization (WTO), and international agreements and treaties.Read More
This course examines the compliance regulations and practices of the European Union, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada and the People’s Republic of China export (and import). It explores each country’s legal framework for managing regulated trade, and provides a practical understanding of each nation’s regulatory requirements and concerns that impact the movement of controlled goods and...Read More
This course presents two major forces in global business compliance: the principles of the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and the regulations of the U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). Students will study the FCPA’s components and jurisdiction, as well as the impact of the Act on U.S. exporters, importers, investors in...Read More
This course explores the role and obligations of those held responsible for regulatory trade compliance, including forming agreements that meet regulatory agency requirements. It examines the role and responsibilities compliance effort with regulatory authorities, known as the Empowered Official (EO), as well as the unique opportunities presented to the EO and his/her company by various...Read More
As the capstone experience for the Master of Science – Regulatory Trade Compliance course, students complete a thesis, focusing on a problem of practice within trade compliance and develop a scholarly-practitioner work exploring the topic. Students complete a short-term practical research effort that is problem-based and application-centered, culminating in a scholarly work suitable for publication...Read More
This course focuses on the role and responsibilities of the freight forwarder in the global supply chain. It is appropriate for those new to the field. Students review strategies to manage a forwarding operation, procedures to manage client’s needs, and the legal, financial, and documentation elements for successful operations.Read More
This course examines the major issues and practical concerns confronting global logistics specialists. Building from supply chain fundamentals, it reviews technologies and automation, focusing on management of the supply chain, including logistics regulations, technological processes, best practices and overcoming challenges.Read More
This course examines organizational purchasing functions within the global marketplace. Upon completion, students will have demonstrated in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge of the role, duties, and functions of a purchasing professional. Students use case studies to apply their understanding of course concepts to real-life situations.Read More