Course Descriptions
Trimester 1
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ECO 607 – Global Economics This course examines the major principles of economics, economic policymaking and the role of the firm in the economy. It discusses the role of the financial system, (un)employement and international economic flows between the domestic economy and its international environment and provides the theoretical basis for understanding the economic importance of firms, international trade and international capital flows.3
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LAW 660 – International Law The course provides a survey of public international law involving nation states. It also explains key aspects of private international law dealing with individuals and corporations. The history and structure of public international law, its methods of formation and how it interacts with systems of national law are described. In addition, the course will present an overview of the private law applied to international sales, licensing and investment. Case studies will be used to illustrate the legal concepts examined and to highlight contemporary questions.3
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TRA 630 – Trade Promotion The course provides students with the knowledge of how to promote business interests of national trade promotion agencies, non-government organizations, trade associations, chambers of commerce and National Trade Committees. It focuses on trade promotion and role of the major international trade organizations in setting policy and standards that govern global trade.3
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MGT 605 – Strategic Supply Chain Management This course is concerned with optimising the global supply chain and leveraging it as a value-creating strategy to gain competitive advantage in the global marketplace. It addresses issues related to sustainability, risk management and the challenges of establishing trust and collaboration amongst supply chain partners.3
Trimester 2
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NEG 615 – International Negotiations Negotiation skills are among the most valuable and sought-after skills both in management and diplomacy. This course covers cross-disciplinary theoretical underpinnings and, through interactive methods and simulations, the practical aspects of skillful negotiation in a global environment.3
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MGT 610 – Leadership and Organizational Behaviour Students study a range of important variables that affect the behaviour of people inside an organization including leadership styles, the process of effective management, interpersonal communication skills, motivation, effective presentations and organization design, as well as the dynamics of conflicts in organizations. This course involves a high degree of participation and project work with adult learning techniques such as action learning and learning contracts.3
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MGT 657 – Operations and Project Management This course introduces students to the practices, concepts and techniques used in operations within manufacturing and service organizations. It teaches the fundamentals of Project Management and covers Quality Management concepts and tools.3
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TRA 620 – Economics of Trade The course covers trade related issues in respect to economic development and growth and regional cooperation. It addresses current challenges to the multilateral trading system, including the ongoing Doha round negotiations as well as the future of the WTO.3
Trimester 3
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MGT 666 – Entrepreneurship in the Digital Age The course objective is to develop a pragmatic knowledge-base for some of the primary factors, including the role of digital technology and innovation, in the creation of a successful business. Developing a viable business plan is a key component that will be studied. Considerable time is allocated to understanding many key aspects of being a successful entrepreneur, highlighting selected characteristics such as management, marketing, finance and strategic planning.3
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TRA 660 – International Trade Law and Policy The course covers trade related law and policy issues with respect to economic development, growth and regional cooperation. It addresses current challenges to the multilateral trading system, including the ongoing Doha round negotiations as well as the future of the WTO.3
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MKG 667 – International Marketing Students will learn to devise an international marketing plan taking into account the overall international economic situation, the growing interaction of governments, international institutions, the global legal environment, the different cultures, etc. It emphasizes the challenges the international marketer is facing today in dealing with the complexity of globalization, internationalization and the impact of the modern technologies.3
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MGT 645 – Corporate Governance Effective governance is of eminent importance for the sustainability of corporations as for the long-term success of nations. The course introduces different models of governance applied across the world and weighs their pro's and con's through a variety of case studies.3
Trimester 4
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MGT 650 – Digital Transformation Digital transformation is a fundamental driver of competitiveness for firms in a variety of industries. Digital transformation is not only about mastering technological change, but it involves and affects all aspects of the organization. Students will lean various methodologies and apply them to real cases and simulations.3
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TRA 698 – International Trade : Policy, Strategy and Trends (Capstone Course) This course brings together the main points studied in the courses on economics, international trade and trade policy to discuss the major issues related to the present and future of international trade and trade policymaking, including the future of the multilateral trading system, the emergence of mega-regionalism or the impact of geopolitical forces.3
