22:553:593International Business Environment (2) Introduces potential managers in both domestic and multinational firms to the major international environment influences on their future decisions, and to basic analytical tools such as country risk assessment, hedging of foreign exchange risk, and analysis of international alliances. Based on concepts and tools that every manager needs to know in today`s globally competitive environment. |
22:620:585Organizational Behavior (3) Explores human dynamics by examining the role of management and learning styles in the effective functioning of organizations. Topics include personality types, motivation, cognition and learning, communication, team development, and leadership. Through class discussions, case analyses, simulations, and group projects, students learn critical managerial skills such as communication, decision making, conflict resolution, and team building. |
22:620:587Business Policy and Strategy (3) Intended as a capstone policy class for students. Gives students a view of business problems from the perspective of the CEO. Com-prehensive case studies that force the student to deal with wide-ranging and complex issues are the primary tools by which this integration is accomplished. Gives the student an appreciation for and understanding of the policy formation process. Giving students knowledge about the "big picture" makes them better managers. Prerequisite: 22:620:540 or 585. |
22:621:595Interfunctional Management Consulting I (3) Designed for students with multiple years of work experience, but not necessarily in independent consulting. Students consult with a private or public corporation or government agency on a business problem under a contract with the client institution. Requires students working with a faculty member to undertake, analyze, and report on the assignment and present recommendations to executive managers from the client organization. Consulting assignments are completed in teams. Prerequisite: Student must have completed 36 credits toward their degree. |
22:621:596Interfunctional Management Consulting II (2) See Interfunctional Management Consulting I. Prerequisite: 22:621:595. |
