International companies can benefit from this expertise through strategic partnerships, contract research and development, or broader based projects with larger consortia of industry and universities. The FAS can act as match maker and will seek academic involvement from researchers in the collaborating countries. International co-op practicums are an ideal way for students to learn about the world and develop long term professional connections between young scientists and engineers, and for firms to benefit from the knowledge and creativity of young minds. The FAS offers courses in advanced technology management, environmental management, health and nutrition, computing, telecommunications policy and business management. Courses can be designed for one company or can be more general to include a cross-section of engineers, scientists and business managers from government and industry.
Instructors can travel to the host countries.
All courses are tailored to meet the needs of client organizations. Advanced technology management courses focus on project management, continuous innovation, strategic planning and emerging technologies, technology transfer, development of strategic alliances and facilitation of manufacturing partnerships. Environmental management courses focus on emerging strategies to promote sustainable resource and economic systems. Topics include regional resource planning and environmental assessment, environmental law, economic evaluation, water and energy policy and management, tourism and recreation planning, forestry and fisheries management, risk assessment and communications. Technical business management courses focus on a wide spectrum of topics, such as interpersonal behaviour in organizations, managerial economics, operations research, organization and management, accounting for decision-making and control, financial management, marketing management, and strategic analysis.