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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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TRA 630 – Trade and Investment Promotion The course considers the process of developing, implementing and evaluating international trade and investment promotion and facilitation strategies, across all sectors of the economy. It reviews the role and functions of Trade and Investment Promotion Organizations (TIPOs) including the use of modern digital tools by TIPOs. A particular emphasis would be put on specific factors influencing the shaping of promotion strategies including national branding. The course analyses how these strategies are conceived, how they act and interact within the international order and different stakeholders. It delves into the interralation between promotion policies and factors of competitiveness, discusses how to decide on best strategies to deploy, addresses network and partnership building and examines some examples at country or TIPO level.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
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ACC 514 – Financial Accounting & Analysis This is an interactive course that provides successful students with knowledge in financial accounting and enhances practical skills in using financial statements to evaluate value creation of the entity. Combining case discussions of actual companies’ financial statements and rigorous framework (IFRS & US GAAP) this course will enrich students' understanding of accounting tools, skills necessary to critically analyse firms’ actions and expose them to the current business landscape. In a collaborative atmosphere students will not only learn the accounting concepts, how to prepare basic financial statements for incorporated entities and groups of companies, but will also discover how to look behind the numbers, gain an understanding of the choices enterprises make in reporting the results of their business activities to be able to analyse financial statements effectively.3
Trimester 2
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NEG 625 – International Negotiations Negotiation skills are among the most valuable and sought-after skills both in crisis management and peaceful resolution of conflict. Students will analyze the process in which two or more actors, with differing views and interests, engage in dialogue using bargaining, trade off and persuasive communication to reach agreement on issues of common concern. The course consists of a series of interactive modules, simulations, and role-play exercises offering a practical insight of the art of negotiation in international relations. Through the analysis of in-depth case studies, students will assess the role and effectiveness of international negotiations in areas such as international trade, regionalism, disarmament or climate change on the local and global levels.3
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FIN 640 – Corporate Finance & FinTech This module will present corporate finance theories and applications in practice. It will present the main concepts of corporate finance, such as value of money, risk evaluation and management, financial planning, performance measurement, mergers & acquisitions and governance. Practical examples of corporate financial planning and investment decision within the international markets will be covered. The module will also present a brief overview of the FinTech revolutionary tools that has affected multiple industries and transformed the nature of business in the financial world. Practical case studies and discussions to reflect the new technology tools that led to reshaping the banking industry and the transformation of personal and corporate finance will be presented.3
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MGT 645 – Environment, Sustainability & Governance (ESG) This module aims to foster an understanding for the crucial importance of ESG leadership for the sustainability, profitability and social responsibility of public corporations and private businesses. The course aims to enable students to assess the importance of governance by embracing a holistic perspective to include environmental aspects (e.g. climate change), social inequalities (e.g. gender issues) and corporate governance (e.g. the agency problematic).3
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MGT 657 – Project and Quality 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
Trimester 3
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FIN 678 – Risk Management This module is a comprehensive introduction to commercial and business risk, covering the core frameworks of business continuity planning, enterprise risk management and project risk management. The module will introduce the different types of risks and will provide analysis of changes in contemporary risk areas including measuring and transferring credit risk, supply chain, cyber risk, improvements in risk management documentation and statutory risk reporting. The module will introduce risk management programs to satisfy shareholders, employees, regulators, and other important constituencies in line with the evolution of best-practice risk policies, methodologies and associated risk infrastructure.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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ACC 622 – Management Accounting This course explores the use of managerial accounting information for internal planning, decision-making, performance, evaluation and control. It stimulates the knowledge, skills and attitudes to understand, evaluate, and take action on the many financial and non-financial reports used in managing modern companies.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 learn various methodologies, how to apply them to real cases, how to develop a roadmap to implement digital transformation for creating value, and develop skills as an innovator, entrepreneur or investor in new and dynamic environments.3
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FIN 611 – International Trade and Finance (Capstone) The main objective of this course is to provide the basic elements of Trade in the Global Economy and of the related Business Finance together with all related issues.3
