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  • Course Description:  This course offers an overview of various aspects of global economy within the field of economic geography and its linkages to related issues of resources, development, international business and trade. It investigates the phenomenon of globalization and seeks to provide understanding of today’s increasingly interdependent world. Geographers are interested in examining the difference location makes to how economic activity is organized as globalization makes small differences among places increasingly important. This course recognizes that economy cannot be treated separately from other domains of social studies so such topics as political economic theories and models, historical context, consumption trends, role of telecommunications, and others will be discussed. 
    Course Objectives:   
    • Fundamentals regarding the dynamics of the global economy and a basic understanding of the evolution of spatial organization theory 
    • Characteristics of capitalist economies; examine economic causes of population change and new trends in urban sprawl, human modification of environment and impact of mass consumption, role play location decisions of firms and reveal geographic organization of corporations 
    • The effects of agricultural practices on the land, recent global shifts in manufacturing, growth of service sector, innovations in transport and communications
  • Course Description:  In this course, students learn about the complex responsibilities facing business leaders today. Through cases about difficult managerial decisions, the course examines the legal, ethical, and economic responsibilities of corporate leaders. The course teaches students about management and governance systems leaders can use to promote responsible conduct by companies and their employees, and shows how personal values can play a critical role in effective leadership. 
    Course Objectives: 
    • Understand role-related responsibilities  
    • Learn how to incorporate these responsibilities into the decision making process 
    • Learn how to build organizations that can make good on these responsibilities 
    • Develop the personal strength and resources needed to recognize and carry out these responsibilities in ambiguous, stressful, and fast-changing situations
  • Course Description:  This course examines the principles, techniques, and uses of accounting in the planning and control of business organizations from a management perspective. Identified are the budgetary process and related performance evaluation techniques, cost-volume-profit relationship, product costing methods, Just-In-Time (JIT) manufacturing, and Activity Based Costing (ABC). Related theory and application will also be reviewed. 
    Course Objectives:  
    • How managers use and analyze managerial accounting information to make decisions  
    • How to prepare an operating budget and understand where and how to acquire the necessary information 
    • Time value of money analysis using discounted cash flow technique  
    • Interpret and explain the difference between net present value, internal rate of return and payback
    • Analyze a capital budget request  
  • Course Description:  The course is designed for the perspective of the general manager attempting to leverage the human resources of the organization in ways that create not only revenues, profits, and growth, but also create a unique place to work, create unique products and services, and create employees and customers who are apostles of the enterprise. 
    Course Objectives: 
    • About the ways to achieve high performance by way of organizational effectiveness through people. 
    • About how people are motivated, and how assumptions drive the kind of processes, structures and strategies they create. 
    • How to create high expectations of self and others not only within the class but also within the organizations 
    • Specific skills required for a general manager to operate those levers to achieve the desired results. 
  • Standards of Charitable Accountability Course Syllabus

    Course Description: This course will provide an overview of the standards for charitable accountability and how they are used to ensure that charities operate in a responsible and transparent manner. It will cover topics such as the BBB Standards for Charity Accountability, the Accountability Standards, and Charity Navigator's rating system. Participants will gain an understanding of how these standards can be used to evaluate charities and make informed decisions when donating. Course Objectives:
    • Understand the importance of charity accountability standards
    • Learn about the BBB Standards for Charity Accountability
    • Identify key components of the Accountability Standards
    • Evaluate a charity using Charity Navigator's rating system
    • Analyze financial statements to assess fiscal responsibility
    • Develop strategies to ensure transparency in charity operations
    • Discuss best practices for board governance in charities
    • Examine ethical considerations related to paid staff members and their relatives in governing bodies
    • Assess results reporting systems used by charities
    • Implement measures to promote public trust in charitable organizations
  • Course Description:  This course examines the role of finance in supporting the functional areas of a firm, and fosters an understanding of how financial decisions themselves can create value. 
    Course Objectives: 
    • Basic analytical skills and principles of corporate finance 
    • Functions of modern capital markets and financial institutions
    • Apply basic financial theory to Financial Systems 
    • Demonstrate a working knowledge of institutional frameworks 
    • Demonstrate an understanding of the operation of domestic money and capital markets and of their linkages with global financial markets
    • Demonstrate a working knowledge of the financial products that are available
    • Gain an appreciation for some current issues in financial markets
    • Acquire an introductory understanding of risk management
  • Introduction to Sport Management Course Syllabus

    Course Description: This course is designed to introduce students to the dynamic nature of sport management. Topics covered in this course include sports within our culture, sports enterprise, planning and organizing sporting events, budgeting and finance, marketing and promotion, legal issues in sport management, human resource management in sport organizations, and ethics in sport. By the end of this course, students will have a comprehensive understanding of the field of sport management. Course Objectives:
    • Understand the scope of the sport industry as a major business enterprise in the US and globally
    • Explain the various components of sports management such as planning and organizing sporting events, budgeting and finance, marketing and promotion, legal issues in sport management, human resource management in sport organizations, and ethics in sport
    • Analyze how different aspects of sports are managed on a daily basis
    • Develop an understanding of how to effectively manage personnel within a sports organization
    • Evaluate ethical considerations when managing a sports organization or event
    • Examine how marketing strategies are used to promote a team or event within a competitive environment
    • Identify legal issues that may arise when managing a sports organization or event
    • Design strategies for creating successful budgets for sporting events or organizations
    • Apply knowledge gained from this course to real-world scenarios related to sports management topics such as personnel management or budgeting for an event or organization
    • Demonstrate an understanding of key concepts related to the field of sport management through written assignments and class discussions
  • Course Description: 

    This course provides students a comprehensive overview of the industry; learn what petroleum is, where it comes from and how it affects all of our lives on a daily basis. Become familiar with the various phases of the Oil and Gas Value Chain – upstream, midstream and downstream – the key industry players, the basics of oil and gas supply, demand and pricing and the challenges that the industry faces as demand for these important form of energy grows by 50% in the next 25 years. 
    Learning Objectives: 
    • Basic knowledge of the oil & gas lifecycle from reservoir to finished product 
    • Basic knowledge of the oil & gas industry and the processes and technology involved  
    • Insight and understanding of the participants work and role in a larger context 
  • Business Environment of Africa Course Syllabus

    Course Description: This online course provides an introduction to the business environment in Africa. It will cover topics such as economic growth, investment opportunities, and strategies for success in the African market. The course will provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities that exist in this dynamic region. Course Objectives:
    • Understand the current economic landscape of Africa and its implications for businesses operating there
    • Identify key trends impacting the African business environment
    • Analyze the potential risks and rewards associated with investing in Africa
    • Develop strategies for success when doing business in Africa
    • Explore different types of investments available in African markets
    • Examine the impact of global events on African economies and businesses operating there
    • Analyze how technology is changing the African business environment and creating new opportunities for companies operating there
    • Learn about different government policies that are impacting businesses operating in Africa and how to navigate them successfully
    • Understand how to leverage partnerships with local organizations to maximize returns on investments made in Africa
    • Gain an understanding of cultural differences that may impact business operations in Africa
  • Course Description: This course provides students a comprehensive overview of the industry; learn what petroleum is, where it comes from and how it affects all of our lives on a daily basis. Become familiar with the various phases of the Oil and Gas Value Chain – upstream, midstream and downstream – the key industry players, the basics of oil and gas supply, demand and pricing and the challenges that the industry faces as demand for these important form of energy grows by 50% in the next 25 years. 
    Course Objectives:  
    • Basic knowledge of the oil & gas lifecycle from reservoir to finished product 
    • Basic knowledge of the oil & gas industry and the processes and technology involved  
    • Insight and understanding of the participants work and role in a larger context 

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