Course Descriptions sources of startup finance and ongoing finance. This course will be run as a seminar. There will be opportunities for everyone to share their perspectives on cooperatives and to participate in the presentation of readings on cooperative models. ICD 721 Development as a Tool for Conflict Resolution (3 credits) This course looks at the underlying causes of conflict and the processes by which conflict escalates. Students examine effective methods for resolving conflict. Case studies are used to examine how cooperation through the implementation of CED efforts is working effectively.
International Business INT 600 Multinational Corporate Management (3 credits) This course is an introduction to the nature of international operations and issues of management for multinational activities, with particular emphasis on the cultural, political, economic and physical dimensions of foreign nations. INT 601 Global Entrepreneurship (3 credits) This course explores the entire process of engaging in entrepreneurial activities in the global arena. The course covers in detail five essential areas of business development in the global market: fundamentals and identifying opportunities, valuation and risk management, mobilizing resources, managing contingencies and changing contexts, and growth, harvesting and exit of businesses. Each of these areas will be covered in detail and supported with actual global case studies to enhance the learning of concepts. Students will test their skills by researching the creation of a global company. Prerequisites: none. INT 605 Introduction to International Business and Information Technology (3 credits) Students are introduced to the theories of globalization with emphasis on the impact of information technology. Through case analysis and group research, students will explore the impact of information technology on the operation of the multinational firm. INT 610 Multinational Corporate Environment (3 credits) This course is a survey of economic, social and political relationships among and within nations, and their impacts upon corporations that operate in an international context. INT 620 Multinational Corporate Finance (3 credits) This course is a study of the problems of financing and reporting international operations. The evaluation of risk and funding strategies in international monetary relationships are emphasized.
INT 621 Advanced Multinational Financial Management (3 credits) The course focuses on global company’s short and long term financing and investment decisions as well as measurement and management of exchange rate and international interest rate risk. A range of advanced international finance techniques and their institutional setting are introduced throughout the course and students are exposed to practical applications through case studies and other experiential learning techniques. Prerequisite: INT 620. INT 625 International Project Finance (3 credits) This course involves the application of modern financial theories and tools to international project finance. It focuses on differences between corporate and project finance. It discusses issues related to appropriate discount rate for international projects, real option application, project risk analysis, financing structure and governance structure. Prerequisites: FIN 500, INT 610, INT 620. INT 640 Multinational Market Strategies (3 credits) This course involves the study of the issues involved in identifying and developing relationships with international markets. Prerequisite: MKT 500. INT 650 International Trade and Competitiveness (3 credits) Students in this course examine the conceptual and practical aspects of international trade and competitiveness. Theories of international trade, commercial policies and ways to improve international competitiveness are studied. INT 655 Understanding Emerging Markets (3 credits) This course is designed to provide a unique international business experience to students through an experiential learning process structured around a required international field trip. The course combines an online preparation stage where students theoretically examine the forces underlying political and economic dynamics in emerging markets with a live case study conducted through a field trip to one or two designated emerging market economies. Through an in depth analysis of cultural, political and economic factors encapsulated in these two stages, students will learn about critical strategic issues and operating challenges as well as business conditions of emerging markets and develop perspectives on managerial issues and gain essential skills for success. Prerequisite: INT 610. INT 660 International Negotiations (3 credits) The issues and problems inherent in conducting business across different cultures are examined in this course. Students develop skills and strategies needed for effective negotiation with people from different cultures and societies. INT 675 International Corporate Governance and Control (3 credits) Students in this course will develop an expertise in the area of international corporate governance and control and become familiar with the research tools being used in the discipline. Students will have the opportunity to conduct research and present an original research paper in an area of interest within the field. Prerequisite: INT 610. 97