This course introduces the fundamentals of international business and development and analyzes the global environments in which these interconnected pursuits are conducted. It explores the history, evolving definitions, theories, management, and synergies of global business and international development. The course also explores tools of information, policy, and sustainability. An overview of legal, ethical, and cultural competency issues in both international business and development is provided.

Upon completion this course, students are expected to be able to do the following:

1. Analyze the ways in which international business and international development affect and reinforce each other.
2. Analyze the elements of the global economy which affect both pursuits.
3. Compare and contrast various economic theories.
4. Assess the advantages and limitations of using business-based methods to serve international development objectives.
5. Develop strategies to address the barriers to successful international business and development.
6. Identify the ethical issues inherent in international business and development.
7. Locate and assess the quality of relevant information, studies, and resources.
    

This course examines beliefs and practices of religious traditions around the world and their effect on culture, geopolitics, and business. Students examine and analyze the major religions of the world--Islam, Christianity, Judaism, Taoism, Buddhism, Hinduism, and Confucianism--their differences, similarities, and how practice of these religions impacts today's world.

Upon completion of this course students are expected to be able to do the following:

1. Apply the methods used to study religions and belief systems.
2. Analyze the traditional ways that human beings have been religious.
3. Characterize the modes of human awareness used to express meaning.
4. Compare the major religions and belief systems of the world.
5. Analyze the similarities and differences between culture and religious traditions.
6. Design international business strategies that incorporate the ways in which global religions and belief systems impact the conduct of international business.
    

This course examines the evolving nature of managerial accounting practice in a rapidly changing global environment. Special consideration is given to unique problems faced by international business concerns with respect to developing and utilizing effective managerial accounting and reporting systems. The latest theoretical and technical innovations in accounting and reporting from around the world are examined.

This course provides a comprehensive overview of the international economic and financial systems impacting global business today. Topics in international economics include; the foundation of modern trade theory, impact of tariff and non-tariff barriers, labor and capital mobility, trading blocks and protectionism. Topics in international finance include balance of payments, foreign exchange systems, exchange-rate determination, managing currencies, international banking and the international monetary system. This course analyzes the theories and models which apply to an economy's global trade and monetary relationships.

This course examines the various political, legal, economic and cultural systems and their effect on global marketing of products and services by focusing on product, pricing, promotion, and distribution decisions. The development of critical thinking and problem solving skills through the application of international marketing theories/practices to various business scenarios will help the students gain an understanding of the issues and the practice of managing international marketing activities. Major marketing principles and strategies are explored as they apply to the global marketplace.

This course examines characteristics of contemporary entrepreneurship domestically and globally. Critical factors in the entrepreneurial business process such as: identifying new opportunities, financing a new venture, development and evaluation of a business plan from a strategic perspective and utilizing alternative forms for establishing a business are explored.

This course utilizes a managerial approach to understanding important legal and regulatory issues confronting the international business and its transactions. It examines the making of international law, dispute resolution and jurisdiction. In particular, this course examines the major intergovernmental organizations and regional agreements that regulate and promote international business. In addition, the interrelationships between different legal systems and the resulting effect on individuals and organizations are examined from a comparative and multicultural perspective.

This course identifies the international political and economic elements shaping the intersection of global business and international development, including domestic economies; regional economic integration; demographic trends; and social, cultural, religious, ethnic and related tensions. The course also identifies political forces affecting the economic choices of states, non-state actors, enterprises, and individuals involved in international trade, investment, monetary, and development affairs.

Upon completion of this course, students are expected to be able to do the following:

1. Analyze how political and economic factors interact to shape the global marketplace and international development environment, including as they relate to states, non-state actors, and patterns of cooperation and conflict in the international system.
2. Evaluate strategies regarding the impact of international political economy on global trade and investment, international development, and regional economic integration.
3. Synthesize in a balanced manner the individual, organizational, and systemic issues in conflicting situations.
4. Analyze the viewpoint of another culture lens to gain new knowledge and insights.
    

This course examines the role culture plays in business and its influence on the domestic and global marketplace. Inter-cultural competence is defined and explored in terms of factors that either impede or facilitate effective business and inter-personal relationships. Methods to identify and resolve cultural biases in international business relationships are discussed. The importance of inter-cultural competence is explored along with the knowledge and skills needed to work with, manage and serve diverse groups and individuals. The multicultural skills and dispositions of cultural awareness as it applies to conducting business across historical, cultural, religious and geo-political borders are developed.

This course provides an overview of key organizational and behavioral concepts, which underlie effective management practice in private and public sector organizations around the world. Comparative management systems are examined.  Special attention is given to defining and interpreting cross-cultural differences and influences.  The course gives attention to the external and internal forces that influence organizational structure, behavior, and change.

Upon completion of this course, students are expected to be able to do the following:

1. Synthesize and build creatively on the traditional roles of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling.
2. Compare and contrast basic management systems and competencies.
3. Analyze challenges of organizations that operate globally.
4. Evaluate managerial literature and apply to real world problems.
5. Outline rationale for integrating corporate responsibility and social justice into the organization.
6. Use current digital technology to enhance business performance and communication.

This course examines philosophical theories and ethical practices that can be used to resolve organizational dilemmas.  The course emphasizes the role of managers to strengthen the ethical culture of the organization.  Application of ethical principles and models to deal with complex ethical issues facing domestic and global organizations is studied.  Students develop skills in values-based decision making built upon integrity and accountability.

Upon completion of this course, students are expected to be able to do the following:

1. Identify and assess the extent of ethical issues that face organizations, communities, and stakeholder groups.
2. Recognize how ethical theories, principles, and models provide options for examining complex ethical issues.
3. Analyze how organizational and cultural norms affect the ability of people within it to act ethically.
4. Consider value-based decision making to select options that are congruent with business.
5. Develop a framework for resolving complex ethical dilemmas.
6. Apply ethical theories, models, and principles.
    

This course provides students with an opportunity for an in-depth analysis and observation of the peoples, religions, culture and international business in countries outside of the United States . It includes tours, trade shows, meetings with government officials, cultural events, and seminars with local experts in which students will take an active part. Special emphasis is placed on history, cultural awareness, the role international organizations play in international business and the effects of globalization worldwide. The focus of this course is to apply academic work to analyze international business issues and to increase travel and cultural competence. The course requires students to analyze and assess international business practices in light of historical, religious, cultural and geo-political considerations that impact the particular country or region of study.

This course emphasizes the integration of academic and field experiences through the use of skills and tools developed in previous courses. This course focuses on formulating, implementing and evaluating effective international business strategies for conducting business in a global marketplace by emphasizing critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of international business theory and application. Special emphasis is given to application of international business concepts and techniques and their integration into the strategic planning process.

This course focuses on graduate academic writing skills, including voice and style, writing that incorporates source material, ethical use of source material, APA writing guidelines, and revising writing.  Students learn to locate and evaluate resources relevant to the research and writing process.

Upon completion of this course, students are expected to be able to do the following:

1. Develop a research question, delineating the complexity in an issue.
2. Use information from a variety of sources relevant to a question.
3. Evaluate information for relevance and credibility.
4. Analyze and synthesize scholarly articles.
5. Integrate source material into academic writing, including correct use of summary, paraphrase, and quotation, along with proper citation.
6. Incorporate different points of view on an issue.
7. Write clearly and concisely.
8. Demonstrate skills in rewriting, editing, and proofreading.

This course examines economics and its effect on business and social environments. The course uses micro and macro economic theory and environmental scanning techniques to look at a variety of domestic and global social problems.

Upon completion of this course, students are expected to be able to do the following:

1. Identify how the market system works to allocate scarce resources and use them efficiently.
2. Analyze aspects of the current national and global economy.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the economic views of the day.
4. Evaluate how economics responds to and influences our social and environmental beliefs and policies.
5. Analyze the concept of regulation and its effect.
6. Apply principles of micro and macro economic theory to social, economic problems.

Individual work on a topic of special interest to the student is performed. Students determine their own objectives, activities, timeline, and evaluation measures with faculty agreement.

Topics for this course are selected according to the needs and interests of the students. Special consideration is given to those topics that are current and have added significance for the study of international business.