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Global Management (GLBM)

GLBM 300. Global Manager as Diplomat. 1 Credit.

Offered Either Fall or Spring; Lecture hours:3
This course will examine the changing role of the manager in the global business environment.

GLBM 301. Global Supply Chain Management. 1 Credit.

Offered Either Fall or Spring; Lecture hours:3
In this course students will learn the concepts and tools to model, analyze and improve global supply chain operations under a variety of contexts. Prerequisite: MGMT 102 or MATH 216 or permission of the instructor.

GLBM 302. The Global Flow of Capital. 1 Credit.

Offered Either Fall or Spring; Lecture hours:3
This course will explore the challenges of financial management in a global context. Prerequisite: MGMT 203 or ACFM 370 or permission of the instructor.

GLBM 310. Independent Study in Global Management. .5-2 Credits.

Offered Either Fall or Spring; Lecture hours:Varies; Repeatable
Individual study or projects, supervised by instructor. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

GLBM 315. Special Topics in Global Management. .5-1 Credits.

Offered Either Fall or Spring; Lecture hours:Varies; Repeatable
A seminar on selected topics in global management. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.

GLBM 320. The Global Negotiator. 1 Credit.

Offered Alternate Fall or Spring; Lecture hours:3
This course will focus on how to be an effective negotiator in the context of the global business environment. Juniors and seniors only.

GLBM 330. Rise of the Network Society. 1 Credit.

Offered Alternate Fall or Spring; Lecture hours:3
What are the fundamental social, economic, and political features that define our times? Starting with the idea of the network society we will explore globalization, the network organization, communication technologies, identity, and new forms of social protest. There is a special emphasis on developing presentation skills and independent projects.

GLBM 350. The Global Manager in Europe. 1 Credit.

Offered Alternate Fall or Spring; Lecture hours:3
In this course, students will learn about how companies make strategic decisions in the European business environment. Juniors and seniors only.

GLBM 351. The Global Manager in Russia. 1 Credit.

Offered Alternate Fall or Spring; Lecture hours:3
This course examines the specifics of doing business in Russia, and through video-conferencing with Russian counterparts, prepares students for more efficient functioning in the "globalized" business environment.

GLBM 352. The Global Manager in India. 1 Credit.

Offered Alternate Fall or Spring; Lecture hours:3
This course explores India's economic rise, its evolving business climate, and the emergence of powerful Indian companies on the global scene.

GLBM 353. The Global Manager in China. 1 Credit.

Offered Alternate Fall or Spring; Lecture hours:3
This course will analyze cases of companies doing business in China and will look for lessons about the business environment there.

GLBM 390. Honors Course in Global Management. 1 Credit.

Offered Either Fall or Spring; Lecture hours:Varies; Repeatable
Special and independent studies for Global Management majors selected under the guidelines of the school and the University Honors Council. Honors thesis required. Prerequisites: nomination by the school and permission of the instructor.

GLBM 400. Global Manager Abroad. 1 Credit.

Offered Both Fall and Spring; Lecture hours:3
Students conduct independent studies analyzing a foreign venture of interest. Students interact with persons, foreign and/or domestic, who have experience with the venture. Students must demonstrate their understanding of: organizations as a global phenomenon, the global system, a specific region or country, and their emerging skill as a global manager.