Global Business Courses 2009-2010

BUSI788/BUSI798 Short-Term Courses Abroad

Students in Costa RicaCourses abroad are comprised of a BUSI788 one-credit class that takes place in the DC metro area and a three-credit BUSI798 course that takes place abroad. The BUSI788 course educates students prior to departure about the culture, history and economic climate of their destination; students research the companies they will visit while abroad, and make presentations or other deliverables that analyze current situations in their chosen region and country. While abroad on the associated BUSI798 course, the itinerary frequently incorporates two or more company visits per workday, as well as various cultural activities that facilitate understanding. Most courses have a detailed topic, but all courses examine the macro picture and give insight into how to do business in the country or region.

Courses 2009-10

Winter: January, 2010 (8-10 days in the first two weeks of January)

Costa Rica Doing Business in Costa Rica: The Business of Public Health
United Arab Emirates Doing Business in the Middle East: Mega Projects Management
India Competitive Advantage through an India strategy
China Doing Business in China: Maintaining Culture and the Environment during Rapid Economic Growth
France Doing Business in the European Union: Energy Infrastructure Investment

Summer 1: May, 2010 (Last week of May to June 1)

South Africa Doing Business in South Africa: Sports Marketing and the World Cup
Germany/Slovakia Doing Business in the EU: Government's Role in the European Marketplace
Brazil Doing Business in Brazil: Emerging Global Companies

Summer 2: August, 2010 (10 days in the first two weeks of August)

China Doing Business in China: China's Energy and Environmental Issues

Student-Designed BUSI798 Course Abroad (2011)

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