Courses

Students in this program take two courses, one core course (15.5 hours per week) and one elective course (2.5 hours per week).

Core Course

This ten-week course taught by experienced international business professionals is designed to give you an overview of business concepts in general with an emphasis on global trade. The course is divided into eleven modules which give students a basic understanding of that particular aspect or functional area of business. Modules include:

  • Global business environment
  • Business sustainability
  • Organizational behavior
  • History and issues of global trade
  • Global supply chain
  • Marketing
  • International accounting and taxation
  • International law
  • International finance
  • Introduction to project management
  • International business strategy

Throughout the course, students work in teams on a business simulation to apply their new skills and knowledge.

Elective Courses

Business Presentation Skills

Today’s employers seek individuals with strong verbal communication and presentation skills. In this hands-on presentation skills class, you'll hone your speaking and delivery skills, develop analytical and organizational skills, and give formal and impromptu presentations.

Writing for Business

This practical writing workshop is designed to help you understand and practice professional writing for an international business audience. The focus of the class will be writing business emails, letters and reports.

International Negotiations

In this interactive workshop, you'll learn the basic framework and skills necessary for intercultural business negotiations. The focus will be on understanding and creating effective, joint business deals from both the buyer’s and seller’s perspective. To do this, you'll engage in team business simulation activities.

Entrepreneurship Fundamentals

In this interactive workshop, you'll learn the basic framework and skills necessary for thinking and acting as a global entrepreneur. The course will focus on the practical steps for starting a business. You'll engage in idea and name development, legal issues, market analysis, organizational structure, financial pro forma basics and pitch presentations.