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Course Criteria
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
This independent study may be taken in any of the concentrations offered in the Humanities and Social Sciences Department as indicated by the following codes: ENGL-English/Literature, HIST-History, HUMN-Humanities, PSYC-Psychology.
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1.00 - 6.00 Credits
Research or performance project, topic to be chosen and developed in consultation with faculty advisor. Presentation of results at end of semester.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines the impact of cultural differences around the world on the business activities of a firm and vice versa. Topics covered include: the expatriate manager and success factors for managing across cultures, the role and influence of the global manager and the international business organization, workforce diversity, business protocols, cultural taboos, and impact of technology on cultures. Emphasized are inter-cultural sensitivity and interactions with people with different ethnic and religious backgrounds.
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on the theoretical foundations and practical application of leadership skills in the multi-cultural and global business environments of today. Strategies are developed to address specific challenges and leadership problems faced in various career stages. Career-building leadership techniques are also discussed.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides an understanding of production and distribution management strategies. Topics include: quality management, production and distribution planning, and inventory systems. The role of computerized management information and control systems is examined. Students plan and execute simulated production and purchasing aided by an integrated MRP/capacity planning/shop-floor control computer simulation.
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3.00 Credits
This course is intended for International Business majors and minors only. This advanced course provides an in-depth study of current events and their implications on globalization, international business activities, corporations, governments, people, and societies throughout the world. The course emphasizes readings and research on current developments in International Business. Prerequisites: Senior standing and consent of the instructor.
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces students to concepts and applications of interdisciplinary thought. Through case studies, research, and discussion, it will challenge students to see beyond the traditional compartmentalization of ideas and theory. Students will examine contemporary issues through the lens of multiple disciplines in order to create the groundwork for the development of their Interdisciplinary Studies majors.
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3.00 Credits
Service Learning offers a structured opportunity to engage in direct experience that links theory and practice. Through organized involvement in community service, students will integrate learning and self-reflection, with the goal of building the values of reciprocity, stewardship, and civic responsibility.
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3.00 Credits
In consultation with the major advisors, students develop a Senior Portfolio, which demonstrates progress towards identified curriculum outcomes. These portfolios showcase the acquisition of key skills, knowledge, and applications and contain a variety of work samples, as well as student and professor evaluations. The portfolios are designed for public viewing in a multi-media format, incorporating a wide array of supporting materials.
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3.00 Credits
This course discusses international cooperation between nation states, international organizations, and non-governmental actors, specifically transnational organizations, to address growing environmental concerns that are increasingly a critical part of the normal conduct of international affairs and business. It emphasizes environmental challenges affecting business and the globalization of the world economy. Topics covered include the Kyoto Accords, Nile River Basin, demand for potable water in the Middle East and its potential impact on business and stability within the region, social responsibility of businesses with regard to the environment, i.e., strip mining, oil refineries, Bhopal disaster, etc.
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