Spring 2019 Undergraduate Course Promotions

Still looking for class ideas for the upcoming  semester? Consider one of the following and register today!

ATTENTION INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MAJORS: MGMT 4400/INTB 4400 is now being offering Spring 2019!

MGMT/INTB 4400 – Environments of International Business
Monday/Wednesday 5-6:15pm

An overview of the environmental complexities that arise when business activities and firms cross national borders. Key international business environmental complexities associated with country differences, cross-border trade and investment, and global monetary system are examined. Prereq: MGMT 3000 with a grade of C (2.0) or higher. Restriction: Restricted to undergraduate Business majors at a junior standing or higher. Cross-listed with INTB 4400. This can satisfy the international studies requirement.

RISK 4609 – Claims Management
Monday/Wednesday 2-3:15pm

This course will provide an overview of the claims process in the Property and Casualty Insurance world. Students will learn about basic claims handling for personal and commercial claims as well as how to determine coverage and legal issues. PREREQ: RISK 3809 or instructor permission.

CMDT 4782 – Commodity Data Analysis
Thursday 6:30-9:15pm

This course is an applied introduction to commodity data analysis. Students will learn how to analyze commodity prices using quantitative techniques. Relationships between commodities and the global economy will be investigated. In addition, commodities will be looked at as an asset class and cross-asset relationships will be studied. Students will be introduced to forecasting techniques and be able to develop and evaluate various forecasting models. Students have the opportunity to work with the open source R software environment throughout the course and gain proficiency.

MGMT 4825 – Sustainable Change Leadership
Tuesday 6:30-9:15pm
Class will meet in person 3 times and the rest will be online

This course develops leadership from the perspective of managing the people side of change required to transform a traditional business to one that is not only financially successful but also a genuine “force for good” for our natural and social environment. The BLab Impact Assessment tool is used to measure, monitor, and link sustainable business practices to drive continuous improvement and innovation. Students will conduct hands-on, practical work with local businesses to develop change leadership skills as they relate to sustainability. The course satisfies the BGEN requirement (experiential learning requirement). Must be junior level standing.