The student is introduced to the language and terminology of international business and major international political and economic policies that affect modern international businesses. Special attention is given to fundamental concepts of international finance, accounting, law, management and marketing. The ability of the manager to plan, organize, staff, lead and control is emphasized. The international student is introduced to the language and terminology of business and management in the United States. Students examine the fundamental concepts and practices of American business and management and the social, economic and political implications in the application of these concepts.
Students participate in seminars designed to examine contemporary issues in management.
The professional seminar supplements the core and elective courses in the area of management by focusing on issues of current and special interest. This course may be repeated for credit if content differs. Graduate students may apply a maximum of 3 credit hours of these seminars as electives to meet the credit-hour requirements for graduation. This course may not be completed by directed study. The factors that influence human decisions and the conditions under which decisions are made are presented.