BUS 390 - Supervised Study Abroad

Credits: 4
When Offered: Spring (when interest is expressed and departmental resources permit)

Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor, other prerequisites as specified by the instructor, and approval of the International Education Committee.These upperlevel courses cover topics of current interest in business administration for which international travel provides a unique opportunity for enhancing understanding. Emphasis changes from year to year and is announced well in advance of registration.

Spring 2010 Topics:

BUS 390A: Supervised Study Abroad: Business in Ireland (4). Spring Term Abroad course. The “Celtic Tiger” has become the strongest economy in Europe. In the past 15 years, Ireland has benefited from a partnership between government, business, and labor unions, and received significant direct foreign investments. In this course, students study the business climate and management practices of modern Ireland, including its role in the European Union through lectures, discussions, presentations, and site visits. Students are also immersed in the culture of Ireland through lectures and excursions to sites of historic and cultural significance. Dean.

BUS 390B: Supervised Study Abroad in Nicaragua: Business in a Developing Economy (4). Spring Term Abroad course. This course investigates the economic and business development issues and the role business has in hindering and/or promoting development in Nicaragua. Potential areas of investigation include trade agreements, sustainable development, foreign direct investment, maquiladoras, privatization of utilities, indigenous property rights, microfinancing, fair trade, labor practices, participation of women in the economy, and local cooperatives. Reiter.Staff.