Courses offered in the 2010 Study Abroad Programs
ACCT 3113 Intermediate Accounting I - Valuation and other theoretical problems in accounting for cash, temporary investments, receivables, inventories, long-term investments, plant and equipment and intangible assets.
MKT 3013 Principles of Marketing (course offered in France) Focuses on the relationship between the firm and its customers and the other members of the channel of distribution. Introduces students to: the marketing function of an organization; the environmental factors influencing marketing decisions; the discovery of market opportunities; the development of marketing strategy; and the development of marketing programs.
MGT 3013 Principles of Management (course offered in France) An introductory course presenting the basic concepts and practices of management, both private and public. Historical development of management; basic definitions and philosophy; fundamental managerial functions, including planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling; a survey approach to quantification in organizational life; current trends in management; possible future developments in organization and administration.
ENT 4303 Entrepreneurship Practicum (course offered in Italy) Provides an opportunity for entrepreneurship students to learn the strategies of start-ups and venture capital. An approved practicum experience with new and expansion phase business and venture capital firms provided. The intent is to provide students with hands-on experiences with practicing entrepreneurs.
ENT 4613 Market Development (course offered in Italy) This class deals with the issues an entrepreneur might face during the launch phase of their new venture and/or new product. The case-based curriculum teaches students the critical questions that must be answered in order to turn products and ideas into sales and revenue. Issues to be covered are opportunity identification, manufacturing, pricing, market segmentation, advertising, promotions, public relations, branding, sales, negotiations, channels, service franchising, competition and strategy.
BAD 4013 Business Policy and Strategy (Capstone) (course offered in Spain) Administrative decision making with emphasis on analyzing business problems, formulating policies and implementing plans for action; comprehensive cases provide the opportunity to study the proper interrelationships among production, finance, marketing and the many other functions involved in managing a business enterprise.
BAD 4710 International Business for non-IB majors (course offered in Spain) The nature and economic role of the multinational corporation including the impact of legal, political, educational, sociological, and cultural variables upon firm performance and managerial activity; case studies illustrate managerial, marketing, financial and accounting activities projected across national boundaries.
EMGT 4800 Energy Management Issues in International Oil Field Development (course offered in Scotland) Properties of petroleum fluids and reservoir rocks; geophysical environment and exploration methods; drilling and completion methods; well testing; producing mechanisms; evaluation methods.