B A 541 or permission of instructor. Case studies include results of student consulting projects and a capstone case in environmental management. Must be taken concurrently with 544. B A 542 or permission of instructor. Leaders from international businesses and other organizations, as well as faculty members from various departments and specializations, invited to share their perspectives with seminar participants.
Topics change each quarter.
Students study the country in the quarter before the trip, spend two weeks in the country between quarters, and complete a group research project in the quarter following the trip. Open only to students who meet requirements of internship program. Internship credit may not be applied to fulfill specific course requirements or to credits required for graduation. Effective communication of ideas emphasized. Methods and content of independent research studies subjected to critical evaluation.