International Management Studies
IMS 3091 Regional Management Area Studies: Latin America (0 semester credit hours) This course familiarizes students with the historical, social, economic, and political background of nations in Latin America. Students will learn about the business environment of the area and participate in seminars on firms that operate in and have an economic impact in the area. May be repeated as topics vary (2 times maximum). Department consent required. (3-0) Y
IMS 3092 Regional Management Area Studies: Western Europe (0 semester credit hours) This course familiarizes students with the historical, social, economic, and political background of nations in Europe. Students will learn about the business environment of the area and participate in seminars on firms that operate in and have an economic impact in the area. May be repeated as topics vary (2 times maximum). Department consent required. (3-0) Y
IMS 3093 Regional Management Area Studies: Asia (0 semester credit hours) This course familiarizes students with the historical, social, economic, and political background of nations in Asia. Students will learn about the business environment of the area and participate in seminars on firms that operate in and have an economic impact in the area. May be repeated as topics vary (2 times maximum). Department consent required. (3-0) Y
IMS 3094 Regional Management Area Studies: Africa (0 semester credit hours) This course familiarizes students with the historical, social, economic, and political background of nations in Africa. Students will learn about the business environment of the area and participate in seminars on firms that operate in and have an economic impact in the area. May be repeated as topics vary (2 times maximum). Department consent required. (3-0) Y
IMS 3095 Regional Management Area Studies: North America (0 semester credit hours) This course familiarizes students with the historical, social, economic, and political background of nations in North America. Students will learn about the business environment of the area and participate in seminars on firms that operate in and have an economic impact in the area. May be repeated as topics vary (2 times maximum). Department consent required. (3-0) Y
IMS 3096 Regional Management Area Studies: Eastern Europe (0 semester credit hours) This course familiarizes students with the historical, social, economic, and political background of nations in Eastern Europe. Students will learn about the business environment of the area and participate in seminars on firms that operate in and have an economic impact in the area. May be repeated as topics vary (2 times maximum). Department consent required. (9-0) Y
IMS 3310 International Business (3 semester credit hours) Examination of worldwide patterns of trade and investment. Overview of financial, managerial, and marketing problems confronted by multinational firms. Prerequisite: BA 1310 or BA 1320 or ECON 2301. (3-0) S
IMS 3V91 Regional Management Area Studies: Latin America (1-3 semester credit hours) This course familiarizes students with the historical, social, economic, and political background of nations in Latin America. Students will learn about the business environment of the area and participate in seminars on firms that operate in and have an economic impact in the area. May be repeated for credit (6 semester credit hours maximum). Department consent required. ([1-3]-0) R
IMS 3V92 Regional Management Area Studies: Western Europe (1-3 semester credit hours) This course familiarizes students with the historical, social, economic, and political background of nations in Europe. Students will learn about the business environment of the area and participate in seminars on firms that operate in and have an economic impact in the area. May be repeated for credit (6 semester credit hours maximum). Department consent required. ([1-3]-0) R
IMS 3V93 Regional Management Area Studies: Asia (1-3 semester credit hours) This course familiarizes students with the historical, social, economic, and political background of nations in Asia. Students will learn about the business environment of the area and participate in seminars on firms that operate in and have an economic impact in the area. May be repeated for credit (6 semester credit hours maximum). Department consent required. ([1-3]-0) R
IMS 3V94 Regional Management Area Studies: Africa (1-3 semester credit hours) This course familiarizes students with the historical, social, economic, and political background of nations in Africa. Students will learn about the business environment of the area and participate in seminars on firms that operate in and have an economic impact in the area. May be repeated for credit (6 semester credit hours maximum). Department consent required. ([1-3]-0) R
IMS 3V95 Regional Management Area Studies: North America (1-3 semester credit hours) This course familiarizes students with the historical, social, economic, and political background of nations in North America. Students will learn about the business environment of the area and participate in seminars on firms that operate in and have an economic impact in the area. May be repeated for credit (6 semester credit hours maximum). Department consent required. ([1-3]-0) R
IMS 3V96 Regional Management Area Studies: Eastern Europe (1-3 semester credit hours) This course familiarizes students with the historical, social, economic, and political background of nations in Eastern Europe. Students will learn about the business environment of the area and participate in seminars on firms that operate in and have an economic impact in the area. May be repeated for credit (6 semester credit hours maximum). Department consent required. ([1-3]-0) R
IMS 4090 Management Internship (0 semester credit hours) This course is designed to further develop a student's business knowledge through appropriate developmental work experiences in a real business environment. Students are required to identify and submit specific business learning objectives (goals) at the beginning of the semester. Student performance is evaluated by the work supervisor. Credit/No Credit only. May be repeated if internships differ. Department consent required. (0-0) S
IMS 4091 International Social Sector Engagement and Community Outreach Practicum (0 semester credit hours) This course is designed to further develop a student's appreciation of the stakeholders in their community through appropriate developmental experiences in a real community engagement. Students are required to complete 50 hours of community service and submit specific verification from the community organization of the hours completed. May be repeated. Instructor consent required. (0-0) Y
IMS 4095 International Social Sector Engagement and Community Outreach Practicum (0 semester credit hours) This course is designed to further develop a student's appreciation of the stakeholders in their community through appropriate developmental experiences in a real community engagement. Students are required to complete 100 hours of community service and submit specific verification from the community organization of the hours completed. Credit/No Credit only. May be repeated. Department consent required. (0-0) Y
IMS 4310 Export Market Development (3 semester credit hours) Survey of factors affecting export markets. Examination of free trade versus strategic trade; trade protectionism; role and influence of the WTO; impact of regional trade agreements (e.g. NAFTA, EU); supply chain management, logistics and distribution challenges; and trade finance. Prerequisites or Corequisites: IMS 3310 and BLAW 4301. (3-0) Y
IMS 4320 International Marketing (3 semester credit hours) Analysis of environment of international marketing. Survey of techniques of international marketing management. Prerequisites: IMS 3310 and MKT 3300. (Same as MKT 4320) (3-0) Y
IMS 4325 International Advertising and Promotion (3 semester credit hours) This course will look at the major trends and strategies associated with global promotions and advertising. In today's world, the major global brands keep growing larger in value and influence and the smaller brands just entering global markets are growing in numbers. Students will analyze these brands and businesses as they make the needed adjustments or adaptations in advertising and promotions to be culturally relevant and sensitive. Prerequisites: IMS 3310 and MKT 3300. (3-0) Y
IMS 4330 Global Human Resource Management (3 semester credit hours) The course examines cultural complexity in the uncontrollable business environments in foreign markets. The course covers management of problems derived from cultural differences, the lack of adaptability of expatriates and their families in host countries, and recruitment, training and motivation for international assignments. Prerequisites: (OBHR 3310 or OBHR 3330) and IMS 3310. (3-0) Y
IMS 4332 International Negotiation (3 semester credit hours) This course explores the theories, processes and practical techniques of negotiations in situations where partners to the negotiation come from different national cultures, political, legal and economic systems. Topics include the basics of international negotiations, cultural influences on negotiations, culture-specific strategies and tactics used in the negotiation process, and qualities that an international negotiator must possess. Practical skills are developed through the use of simulations and exercises. Prerequisites: OBHR 4352 and IMS 4330. (3-0) Y
IMS 4334 International Leadership (3 semester credit hours) Addresses the challenge of leading organizations in a dynamic global environment. Overall goal is to not only question one's assumptions about leadership, but also enhance skills and acquire new content knowledge. Topics include visionary and transformational leadership; empowerment; leveraging and combining resources; designing organizations; and ethics. Prerequisites: OBHR 4350 and IMS 4330. (3-0) Y
IMS 4335 Social Sector Entrepreneurship and Community Engagement (3 semester credit hours) Students in this course will work on business solutions to problems in the social sector. This is a project-based course, with students getting hands on experience. Student projects will involve helping local social enterprises with mission definition, improving service delivery or business practices, fund-raising, marketing, IT solutions, HR issues and/or governance. Prerequisite: At least Junior Level standing. (Same as ENTP 4340) (3-0) Y
IMS 4340 Managing Global Teams (3 semester credit hours) This course focuses on practical strategies and tactics for managing global teams. This course aims to develop the intercultural competence and communication skills required when managing global teams. Students have opportunities to understand cross-cultural team dynamics and acquire skills needed to communicate, resolve conflict, give feedback, and manage performance within global teams. Students will discuss how to create synergy among diverse team members and maximize the effectiveness of global teams. Prerequisite: IMS 3310. (3-0) S
IMS 4350 Global Market Entry Strategies (3 semester credit hours) This course focuses on developing market entry strategies for international companies. This course aims to equip students with the necessary skills to succeed and navigate through the complex global business environment. In this course, students are partnered with companies seeking to expand into international markets, learn how to conduct market analysis, apply global skillsets, and prepare recommendations for company consideration. This course utilizes a hands-on approach and provides resume-building learning experiences. Prerequisites: IMS 3310 and Junior or Senior standing. (3-0) S
IMS 4373 Global Strategy (3 semester credit hours) Study of the challenges that multinational firms face, including managing across national borders, managing international strategic alliances, managing headquarters-subsidiary relationships, and developing global capabilities. Prerequisites: IMS 3310 and Senior standing. (3-0) Y
IMS 4395 Capstone Senior Project - Global Business (3 semester credit hours) This course is intended to complement theory and to provide an in-depth, hands-on experience in all aspects of a real business project. Students will work in teams as consultants on projects of interest to industry and will be involved in specifying the problem and its solution, designing and analyzing the solution, and developing recommended solutions. The deliverables will include reports that document these steps as well as a final project report, including the challenges faced by the team. Teams will also make presentations. Prerequisites: BCOM 4300 and FIN 3320 and OPRE 3310 and Senior standing. Prerequisite or Corequisite: IMS 4373. (3-0) Y
IMS 4V81 Individual Study in International Management (1-3 semester credit hours) Credit/No Credit only. May be repeated for credit as topics vary (9 semester credit hours maximum). Instructor consent required. ([1-3]-0) R
IMS 4V90 Management Internship (1-3 semester credit hours) This course is designed to further develop a student's business knowledge through appropriate developmental work experiences in a real business environment. Students are required to identify and submit specific business learning objectives (goals) at the beginning of the semester. At the end of the semester students must prepare an oral presentation, reflecting on the knowledge gained in the work experience. Student performance is evaluated by the work supervisor. Credit/No Credit only. May be repeated for credit (3 semester credit hours maximum). Instructor consent required. ([1-3]-0) S
IMS 4V94 Seminar Series in International Management (1-3 semester credit hours) The seminar offers discussion on selected topics and theories in organizational behavior, strategy, and international management. The seminar includes an intensive hands-on approach to doing business in various world regions. Students will learn how organizations operate in a specific region and how they execute their business strategies. The seminar provides an in-depth understanding of socio-economic, political, cultural, institutional, and strategic perspectives in organizational behavior, strategy, and international management. May be repeated for credit as topics or regions vary (9 semester credit hours maximum). Instructor consent required. ([1-3]-0) R