This course provides a broad overview of international trade theory and policy firmly grounded in economics principles. As the economies of the world become ever more interdependent, it is beneficial to understand the nature and mechanisms of this interdependence and its implications for business and the public at large. While at times not of obvious relevance, international events help to shape the environment in which decisions and policies must be made.

This course is designed for mid-level managers enrolled in a required course within the Executive MBA program. Students who successfully complete this course will: Discuss systems theories and concepts (e.g. General Systems Theory, Dynamic Systems) and how they apply to organization and managerial systems diagnosis and design Visually depict (diagram), analyze, and discuss the interconnections and value exchanges between multiple stakeholders including customers, workforce, suppliers, and partners, investors, society, and community, and the natural environment Develop visual depictions (diagrams) to make dynamic, complex systems (components and relationships) visible for collaborative understanding, analysis, and design Compare and contrast the different types and natures of sociocultural and operational systems found in organizations, and how their type and nature influence the diagnosis and most effective design Using critical-thinking and a holistic perspective, evaluate organization systems and sub-systems based on relevant theories, empirical evidence, and the organization’s stakeholders, strategy, culture, overall system, and unique context Synthesize systems concepts, theories, research, and assessment to develop new, idealized designs that create value for the multiple stakeholders Translate idealized designs into action plans with prioritized system changes and recommended sequence Effectively collaborate with a virtual team to produce quality results

This course is designed for mid-level managers enrolled in a required course within the Executive MBA program. Students who successfully complete this course will: Evaluate the readiness of the CIO’s organization (MIS) to contribute towards achieving an enterprise’s goals Assess the keys to success within the information systems types most frequently used to implement strategy Distinguish how systems thinking can empower leaders in an era of global technical, economic and managerial change Execute how to implement IT initiatives which best use project management and software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies; Demonstrate how to blend security and privacy issues into a strategic framework addressing the evolving nature of online strategies Assess how to rethink metrics, culture and evolving IT possibilities into new strategic thinking

This course is designed for mid-level managers enrolled in a required course within the Executive MBA program. Students who successfully complete this course will: HR’s strategic contribution to organizational effectiveness including strategic factors affecting HR, strategic HR planning, and evaluating the effectiveness of HR Staffing the organization, including the legal aspects of staffing; diversity; equal employment; discrimination; job design and job analysis; recruiting with consideration of supply and demand for labor, sources, and methods; and interviewing techniques Training and developing human resources including linking training to strategy, the design process, adult learning, and delivery methods; career development; and performance management Compensating human resources including forms of pay and benefits Employee relations including health, safety, and security issues; employee rights and discipline; and union – management relations

Analyze corporate governance practices and make recommendations for improvement Integrate governance and business ethics Identify sources of corporate governance Identify methods to develop/support an ethical business culture

In this course, you will gain an appreciation for the financial underpinnings of sound strategic decisions. You will learn how to use develop useful information from the organization’s financial statements. When you complete this course, you will be able to develop financial forecasts, benchmark your organization’s health and prospects, understand how markets value an organization, appraise the prospects of long-term opportunities, effectively collaborate with a virtual team to produce quality results, and have an appreciation for the opportunities and risks that confront global enterprises.