Issues include public and private space, forms of livelihood, local views of history and contemporary events, and popular literature and the press. Field study component. Over the past decade the tremendous increase in foreign investment and new ventures in Ireland has been responsible for the country's remarkable economic growth. This course analyzes the motives, policies, labor and social structures that attract investment. Venture ideas and their implementation, and foreign investment criteria and strategies are considered through case studies.
Students also visit local firms to learn first hand the challenges and issues facing investors.
Field study component. Current management practice and theory are applied to the specialized sectors of arts management, including theaters and museums, and charities and service organizations. Marketing, financial management, communication and human resource management strategies are reviewed to develop more effective non-profits. While the focus is on smaller non-profits, larger institutions are also considered. Field study component.