Course Catalog

This course introduces students to leadership theory and practices from multiple perspectives, taking a critical approach to understand how leadership theory influences leadership practices and how our perceptions of leadership evolve over time and circumstance. Furthermore, students will examine leadership in terms of specific cultural, international and organizational elements.

This course explores the changing nature of the global business environment and its impact on both domestic and foreign multinational corporations. It examines international business finance, marketing and market-entry in international markets, and product policies. It addresses diverse economic, cultural, political and regulatory aspects that may influence market conditions. This course focuses on multinational enterprises (MNEs), opportunities of the global economy, the implications of various exchange rate arrangements, the opportunities and risks of international business, especially foreign exchange risk, foreign direct investment and the attendant economic, financial, and political risks.

This course offers an overview of business operations and logistics concepts, principles, problems, and practices of operations management. Topics include operations strategy, supply chain management, process design, capacity planning, facilities location and design, forecasting, production scheduling, inventory control, and quality assurance. Special attention in the case studies will be given to service-oriented, mission-based, and complex operating environments.

This course introduces the tasks and challenges fundamental to project management with an emphasis on organizations focused on innovation, creativity and fluidity (such as mission-based organizations, creative enterprises, and entrepreneurial organizations).

This course introduces the tasks and challenges fundamental to project and operations management with an emphasis on organizations focused on innovation, creativity and fluidity (such as mission-based organizations, creative enterprises, and entrepreneurial organizations). Students will learn the vital skills of managing complex projects across multiple functions. Successful project managers possess the skills necessary to manage their
teams, schedules, risks, and resources to produce a desired outcome. Students will learn the skills and tools of project management by using both practical “hands-on” approaches as well as by applying theory to practice.

A key and often overlooked challenge for project managers is the ability to manage without influence or authority in order to gain the support of stakeholders and access to resources not directly under their control. This course guides students through many of the fundamental operations and project management tools and behavioral skills required in both private sector organizations as well as with NGOs and governmental organizations. There is a special emphasis on causes of project failure and how to mitigate these issues through proper planning in the early phases of a news initiative.

At the end of the course work students have the option of completing a thesis or Internship. Additional paperwork available in the office of the Registrar is MANDATORY for registration of the thesis.

Internships are commonly pursued in organizations with sustainable business management, corporate social responsibility, or cross-cultural management initiatives. They are subject to the Program Director’s approval and can be completed in a variety of institutions depending on students’ interests and initiative. The University cannot guarantee placement in an internship but will provide assistance with the internship search. Students must have completed their first semester of MA studies and should contact the Internship Office early for registration purposes.