Interested in rural development in Kenya? Industrialization in Brazil? IT development in Taiwan? Sustainable development in China? Economic transition in Eastern Europe? Want to know how an MBA can help in these areas?


Global Development

To specialize in Global Development, you must complete 12 credit hours, including a capstone course, Strategies in Global Development.

Courses

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GF-4390 Managing Projects

This course focuses on project planning,  monitoring and control for the management of complex projects in a global context. Use of project management software will be integrated throughout the course. Discussions will include cases and experiences from past projects.

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GF-4701 Export/Import

This course covers in detail the techniques and  procedures involved in successfully carrying out export and import transactions. Topics include the language of international trade, INCO terms, payment terms, trade barriers, export licensing, pricing, order handling, insurance, international collections, and international transportation. Documentation requirements of export and import operations are examined in detail. Import and customs clearance procedures are studied along with their relation to foreign product sourcing and international purchasing.  The functions and operations of Foreign Trade Zones are illustrated, and the important area of countertrade is introduced.  Finally, legislation that affects the international trader and some of the alternatives to exporting (licensing, foreign manufacturing and joint ventures) are covered.

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GF-4790 Regional Economic Agreement

The European Union, NAFTA, APEC, and other  regional economic agreements offer important opportunities and challenges for global managers. This course examines such issues as the origins and future of regional agreements; and their implications in such areas as trade, finance, and worker, environmental and other business regulations. The course may focus on a particular regional economic agreement or compare different agreements.

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GF-5274 Global Supply Chain

This course offers a strategic approach to  competitive global supply chains and networks. It covers supply chain management and strategic sourcing/supply. Chains are analyzed using four essential underpinnings: physical, financial, information, and relationships for their fit with the firms competitive business models. Tools will be presented for successful diagnoses, implementation and management. How can and do companies and not-for-profits take leadership roles to compete globally with their supply chains/networks and through the use of strategic sourcing and supply? What are the most appropriate network designs, systems, and processes for specific firms and organizations?

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GF-5426 Social Entrepreneurship & Enterprise

The goal of this course is to offer a variety of  opportunities for students to learn about social entrepreneurship and engage students in learning the contributors to high performing social enterprises.  Students will explore stories of established social enterprises through books and case studies to uncover common themes and approaches.  In additional, students will engage in experience exercises and class discussions for full emersion into the mindset of socially oriented business and activities.  The objective is to acquire needed skills and knowledge for building and leading social enterprises. Students will apply their knowledge learned in other global MBA courses in a creative and interdisciplinary way by evaluating other social efforts made by existing organizations, and by testing the feasibility of a new social enterprise idea.  This course will attract students who are contemplating leading a social enterprise, interested in consulting to social enterprises, planning to serve as an advisor or volunteer in an organization, or funding social efforts or nonprofit organizations.

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GF-5701 Global Competitiviness in High Performance Economies

This course focuses on the economic growth and  market opportunities in high-performance
economies such as Brazil, China, India, Mexico, and other economies in Asia, Latin America, and Europe.  Sources of rapid growth are analyzed including market liberalization, investment incentives, export promotion, infrastructural investments, and technology development.  Rose of business, government, and global markets are examined.

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GF-5703 Country Risk Management

Global managers must be concerned with the risks  to their businesses posed by political, social, and financial forces at work internationally and in specific regions and countries. This course is centered around state-of-the-art assessment models used by businesses and foreign investors. Issues include methods of measuring and forecasting risk; and methods of mitigating risk such as political risk insurance.

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GF-5804 Conflict Management & Social Change

Economic development and social change can offer  tremendous business opportunities for global managers. At the same time, the development process can lead to social, cultural, economic, and political conflicts. This course explores the roots of such conflicts, and methods of conflict management such as negotiations and multicultural communications.

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GF-5884 Corporate Social Responsibility

As business enters the 21st century, a shift in  thinking about business role in society is underway. Societys demands for social and environmental responsibility are growing dramatically and few managers have the requisite skills to respond effectively. This course is designed to give future business leaders the knowledge and tools needed to develop a CSR strategy that creates value, not only for society and the environment, but also competitive and financial value for the company. Participants will gain tools for proactively engaging stakeholders in a process of mutual value creation, as well as strategies for profiting in the emerging marketplace for sustainability solutions.

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GST-5000 Strategies in Global Development

This course examines development prospects and  policy in less developed and transition
economies.  Issues include trade, investment, foreign aid, international debt, technology transfer, poverty, environment, social development, and sustainable development.  The roles of global and regional organizations, government policy, and domestic and foreign corporations are explored.

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GST-5430 Technology Policy & Entrepreneurship

Innovation has become a major source of competitive advantage for nations as well as companies. This course analyzes the innovation process highlighting the interaction between universities, government technology policies, corporate research and development, start-ups, and venture capital. This course draws upon international comparisons, country case studies, and technology-specific cases including information technology.