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  • MSGL 701: Framing Global Issues

    3.00 Credits
    Duquesne University

    This course is designed to provide a population-based context for the topics to follow, helping students to understand the systems nature of globalization and population dynamics, ant the role that organizations and their policies and decisions play in the overall global system. Students will discuss and develop the characteristics of a "global mindset". They will also examine the global reach of public, private and NGO/non-profit organizations, and their potentially far-reaching positive and negative impacts on human populations across the globe.
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  • MSGL 702: Compararive Ldship Studies

    3.00 Credits
    Duquesne University

    This course will examine leadership through an international lens, exploring those traits that are considered to be effective leadership attributes and practices in the context of different national cultures. Students will discuss the impact that national culture can have upon an organization¿s internal culture, values and practices, and will learn about strategies for adjusting their own leadership style and for modifying the operational approach of their own organization when interacting with individuals and units from organizations abroad.
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  • MSGL 703: Undstg the Glob Polit Arena

    3.00 Credits
    Duquesne University

    This course will begin with a historical overview to help students to understand the events that, over time, have led to the political, social, and economic issues affecting the world today. The discussion will then turn to the issues that are having the strongest impact on the current global political arena, including access to natural resources, territorial and ethnic disputes, international trade and investments, terrorism, technological advancements, and the current global financial crisis.
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  • MSGL 704: Leading International Teams

    3.00 Credits
    Duquesne University

    In this course, students learn about the characteristics, structures, culture and dynamics of teams, and the challenges involved in leading teams comprised of individuals from different countries and cultures. Strategies for leading geographically-dispersed, ¿virtual¿ teams, including networks and parallel teams, are also discussed. Throughout the course, emphasis is placed the development of high-performing teams and upon approaches for maximizing the strengths that each team member, regardless of nationality or location, brings to the team as it works to attain its goals.
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  • MSGL 705: Extrtn & Env Iss for Emrg Prof

    6.00 Credits
    Duquesne University

    The primary purpose of this course is to provide information on the different ways that the U.S. and Ghana handle the extraction of their natural resources, such as oil and coal, and the manner in which the interrelated activities of government, industry and civil society can influence, positively or negatively, the overall environmental and societal outcomes. Important issues such as sustainable development, with a focus on the land disturbance, water usage and water pollution associated with natural resource extraction will be addressed in this course. The course will explore collaborative learning opportunities and will develop recommendations for safeguarding their local environments while not forfeiting the economic benefits that natural resource extraction can bring to their respective countries.
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  • MSGL 706: Emrg Ldrs & Envir Issues

    0.00 Credits
    Duquesne University

    The primary purpose of this course is to provide information on the different ways that the U.S. and Ghana handle the extraction of their natural resources, such as oil and coal, and the manner in which the interrelated activities of government, industry and civil society can influence, positively or negatively, the overall environmental and societal outcomes. Important issues such as sustainable development, with a focus on the land disturbance, water usage and water pollution associated with natural resource extraction will be addressed in this course. The course will explore collaborative learning opportunities and will develop recommendations for safeguarding their local environments while not forfeiting the economic benefits that natural resource extraction can bring to their respective countries.
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  • MSGL 707: Human Rights & Soc Justice

    3.00 Credits
    Duquesne University

    MSGL 707 - Human Rights and Social Justice This course examines the international human rights regime, beginning with an overview of the philosophical underpinnings of human rights and social justice. Students will discuss legal instruments and social movements supporting human rights around the world, exploring classic civil and political rights and the rights of children, women, minorities, ethnic groups and indigenous peoples. Current advocacy efforts and challenges to the attainment of a “just” global society will also be explored.
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  • MSGL 717: Ldng People & Manag Rltionshps

    3.00 Credits
    Duquesne University

    Leaders must be effective in working in multiple contexts and directions simultaneously. As organizational roles shift frequently and work is often outsourced, managing relationships with team members, contractors, and volunteers becomes critical. With this in mind, this course builds on emerging theories of emotional intelligence and self-leadership as they are applied in today's fluid organizational contexts. The role of strategic talent development in a "think locally/act globally" model will also be discussed.
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  • MSGL 739: Ldng Across Cult & Intl Com

    3.00 Credits
    Duquesne University

    This course is designed to develop cross-cultural awareness and multi-cultural competency. Using theoretical frameworks, students will examine their own cultures, comparing and contrasting them with the cultures from their fellow students in other nations. The importance of effective communication is examined, focusing on the manner in which cultural style may impact the exchange of ideas, perception, and work performance. Emphasis will be on developing intercultural understanding, negotiation, collaboration and problem-solving skills.
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  • MSGL 742: Issues in Leading Intl Dev

    3.00 Credits
    Duquesne University

    MSGL 742 – Issues in Leading International Development This course is designed to help students understand and critically evaluate how development of less-developed countries and regions is conducted by different nations, organizations, and agencies. Students will be provided with a basic foundation of international development theory and practice, as well as with a knowledge of the key players in the development arena. The controversial aspects of international development will then be explored, including discussions of colonialism and dependency, environmental damage, bureaucratic corruption, and socioeconomic/political obstacles to people-centered development. Principles and practices of ethical development will also be discussed.
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