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  • 3.00 Credits

    This course will examine environmental topics from an international perspective. Emphasis will be placed on selected major environmental problems and their related social, economic and political ramifications. An analysis of the linkages between and among population size and food supplies, living conditions and health, the potential for climate change, water and energy resources, and the role of technology in global inter-dependence will be presented.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is an analytical study of a selected topic in international studies. Topics will vary depending upon the timeliness of the subject matter, the interests of the instructor, and/or student demand. The course may be taken for credit twice provided that the same topic is not repeated. 3 semester hours.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course involving the reenactment of international relationships introduces students to the history, policies and structure of the European Union through their class's preparation for and participation in the European Union Simulation held annually in Washington, DC. Each year students assume the perspective of a minister or another delegate on a team of representatives from one country to the European Union. The viewpoint of the member country emerging from this role-play is analyzed in detail in preparation for debates at the Simulation's European Parliament. In addition to a thorough understanding of the member country's political system and the views of its political parties on the social, political, economic or educational issues to be debated, preparation for the three-day simulation also includes studying the historical evolution of the European Union, and an examination of its political, social, economic, and institutional dynamics. A participation fee is required.
  • 1.00 - 3.00 Credits

    The Independent Study allows for individualization of the curriculum to meet legitimate, specialized needs of students through studies outside of the focus of existing courses within their programs. Under direction of a faculty member approved by the Director of International Studies, the student will investigate an area of academic interest that fits in one of the four major theme areas of the International Studies Minor.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Under the supervision of selected faculty, students will be encouraged to integrate their studies from their major program with their minor area of concentration (international studies). Students will pursue a research project in their areas of interest and experience as evidenced by the courses they selected to fulfill the basic requirements for the minor in International Studies. Students will have the opportunity to discuss their research in class as well as to explore timely issues in international studies.
  • 3.00 - 6.00 Credits

    The internship is designed to provide students with first hand, practical experiences in a variety of International contexts. An internship will normally consist of an overseas project or an appropriate domestic project having a substantial international component. Examples include working for an international agency at an overseas site, for the United Nations and for a domestic agency servicing immigrants or refugees. The internship is open to students with a declared minor in International Studies who have completed sixty-four credit hours (Junior status) by the start of the internship. Minors may take the internship for three or six semester hours.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course will introduce students to ethical frameworks and their importance to business and society. Students will gain a practical understanding of the ethical issues managers face when making decisions that affect employees, investors, customers, suppliers, and the society in general. Students will be able to use these constructs to guide their organizations through strategic and tactical issues.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This graduate level course will introduce and apply the theories of leadership to enable students to build the knowledge and skill sets to manage and lead teams in the current turbulent environment. Additionally, this course will provide a micro perspective of leadership focusing on the skills and qualities leaders need to have in order to succeed in their respective leadership roles. This course starts from the premise that managing and leading people are skills that can be acquired and intentionally practiced, resulting in increased competence and performance. Being a skill-based course, students will discover and develop their own leadership skills through active learning, self-assessments and self-reflections. This course will provide students the opportunity to learn the importance of values, beliefs, and emotions in leadership. In addition to the micro perspective, students will also be acquainted with the macro perspective about visioning, strategic direction, importance of communication, and ways to manage change.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Managing Programs and Projects is about enabling an organization to effectively and efficiently accomplish its goals through programs and projects. Project management is the application of knowledge, skills, tools and methods to a temporary endeavor in order to create a specified deliverable. Program management is a strategic approach to controlling multiple related projects, realizing benefit by coordinating resources, costs and other project aspects. This course is designed to introduce students to concepts, methods and tools of program and project management. Students will be exposed to topics such as exploring the processes of selecting and defining programs and projects, leading program and project teams, assessing and mitigating risk, planning a project, monitoring and controlling the execution of a project, and closing and evaluating a project.
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