International Business Classes
International Business courses include:
- BUSN344 Global Marketing Management
- BUSN347 Global Business Environment
- BUSN375 Business as Mission
- BUSN429 International Entrepreneurial Management
- ANTH403 Economy, Society & Values
- INCS322 Interpersonal & Intercultural Adjustment
- INCS420 Intercultural Communication
BUSN344 Global Marketing Management
Units: 3.0
School: Undergraduate School
Course Description:
Focus on the formulation of global marketing management strategies. Presents a conceptual overview of the world market environment, including issues related to culture and diversity. The managers’ perspective is analyzed with regard to market entry methods and the various barriers that could impact international business.
BUSN347 Global Business Environment
Units: 3.0
School: Undergraduate School
Course Description:
This course introduces the student to the various dimensions of the world economy and to the characteristics of foreign countries that are important for economic activity. Topics covered in the course include: 1) the fundamentals of international trade and finance; 2) the role of culture, religion and politics in international business; and 3) the role of multinational corporations in the world economy.
BUSN375 Business as Mission
Units: 3.0
School: Undergraduate School
Course Description:
This course is an examination of the emerging role of business in missions. The general themes covered in this course include: 1) the theology of business as missions; 2) practical issues related to using business as a vehicle for cross-cultural missions, and 3) specific for-profit business models and case studies. By the end of the course the student will have a better understanding of the opportunities and challenges associated with integrating business and missions.
BUSN429 International Entrepreneurial Management
Units: 3.0
School: Undergraduate School
Course Description:
This is the capstone course for the international business majors. Students will be expected to apply principles and skills learned previously into the design of a business plan. Students will learn to identify and screen potential international business ideas, and develop an idea into an opportunity for generating financial, social and spiritual returns.
ANTH 403 Economy, Society & Values
Units: 3.0
School: Undergraduate School
Course Description:
Exploration of theory and methods for the study of economic and social relations as they impact human values, with emphasis on analytic tools for comparative research and cross-cultural application.
INCS 322 Interpersonal & Intercultural Adjustment
Units: 3.0
School: Undergraduate School
Course Description:
Exploration of the cross-cultural transition process, focusing on healthy adjustment as a sojourner in a new culture. Attention given to understanding and applying grace to oneself and others, discerning cultural values, conflict styles, social stratification and celebration.
INCS 420 Intercultural Communication
Units: 3.0
School: Undergraduate School
Course Description:
Principles and processes of communicating from one culture to another. Focus on different perceptions, ways of thinking, values, non-verbal expression, language expression and subgroups within a culture as they relate to the media and the message.