Business

BUS320 International Business
The theme of the course is globalization, which is discussed first through a historical perspective by reviewing International Business theory, and then through our reading of Thomas Friedman´s The World is Flat, and finally by reading additional news articles and by watching related audiovisuals offered during the course.  Additional fee applies.  Credits: 3
Also offered as: SPN399A International Business taught in Spanish

BUS321 The Globalization of Markets
This course provides a broad survey of the theoretical and practical aspects of international business practices, especially European, and explores the major international forces that affect them: financial, economic and socio-economic, physical, socio-cultural, political, legal, labor, competitive, and distributive.  Credits: 3

BUS330 Cross-Cultural Management
This course examines and analyzes what constitutes both real leadership and effective managerial technique in today's cross-cultural environment of global business. In-class debate and cross-cultural case study analysis demonstrate the role culture and tradition play in devising and implementing effective international management strategies.   Prerequisite: Basic management, organizational behavior or psychology is advised. 
Credits: 3

BUS331 Theory & Practice of Management
The course is a realistic view of management through the identification of current issues and problems and the examination of future trends. Students learn critical thinking/problem solving skills associated with high performance in organizations.  Prerequisite: Major and/or Minor in Business, Management, International Marketing, International Business or International Relations.  Credits: 3

BUS332 Entrepreneurship: The Art of Creative Business
This course analyzes the different mindsets and behaviors of effective entrepreneurs.  Through lectures, case studies, teamwork and dialogues with local business figures, students develop the skills required to create new business ideas, to put those ideas into action, and to structure a formal document (the business plan).  Credits: 3

BUS 333 Show Me the Money! - The Business & Marketing of Sport
This course applies business perspectives for analyzing the world of mediated professional sport and draws upon the supporting fields of marketing, advertising, finance commercial strategy and mass communication to demonstrate how corporate business models determine the contemporary culture and profits of professional sports within the new global order. Prerequisites: Introductory courses in Business, Marketing, Communications, Media Studies or with the approval of the instructor. Language of instruction: English.  Credits: 3  Crosslisted as MKT333.

BUS334 Basic Operations Management
This introductory course on the field of operations, supply chain management, and the strategic implications of the many decisions faced by operations managers, is taught in Italy and boosts your appreciation of global operations management issues through emphasis on the experience of both international and Italian organizations. Prerequisites: None.  Language of instruction: English. Credits: 3 Cross listed as MIS224.

BUS350 Corporate Social Responsibility
A comparative Euro-American analysis emphasizing the very real ethical dilemmas the business world faces, this course investigates the costs of trade, corporate responsibility, competitive pricing, government regulation, and multinational corporate governance. The use of specific case studies is crucial to understanding the ethical context in which business practice must take place.  Credits: 3

BUS351 Business Ethics & Management in a Global Context
Students will be introduced to the contemporary issues of ethics, morality and social responsibility that face the business community. Each student will develop a cultural awareness and understand the role of ethics and social responsibility in business, finance, operations, planning and strategy.  Credits: 3