MGMT-279 Global Management Immersion

Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Placement into ACRD-080. Students must complete an application and be accepted into the Global Management Immersion course. This includes meeting the deadlines established by the International Institute prior to enrolling in the Global Management Immersion course. Students must have a Minimum GPA of 2.5. Students enrolled with International Student Visa must get clearance from the DOS in the Admissions Office. Additional requirements: a valid Real ID, a valid Enhanced Driver´s
License, or a valid U.S. passport (does not expire within 6 months) and vaccinations required by the country of entry.
The Global Management Immersion course combines in-class course work coupled with a study abroad program. The course is designed to provide students with hands-on experience in international business by immersing them in a foreign culture and market, involving travel to a different country, where they engage with local companies, government officials, and industry experts to gain practical insights into global management challenges, cultural nuances, and business practices, often including real-world projects or case studies focused on the specific region or industry they are visiting.
BILLABLE CONTACT HOURS: 3

Course Outcomes
Cross Cultural & Identity Outcomes
1. Examine expressions of host culture identity, culture, food, and history through literature, social media, poetry, street art, and film.
2. Demonstrate sensitivity to the concerns of under-represented, minority or indigenous peoples throughout the world.
3. Demonstrate critical thinking skills in the areas of cultural analysis and intercultural understanding.
4. Recognize and reflect on the social, cultural, economic, and political changes that interconnect various countries around the world and the United States.
5. Gain a competitive edge in sustainable business and in the workforce.
Academic Outcomes
6. Demonstrate critical thinking skills in the areas of global business, intercultural communication, and intercultural understanding.
7. Practice independence and confidence when it comes to researching and seeking out local resources for business development and sustainability.
8. Illustrate a better understanding of the business and sustainability measures around the world.
9. Describe how businesses and other organizations are adapting people, processes, and structure to a global business environment
10. Demonstrate knowledge on the nature of international organizations such as the United Nations, the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (World Bank), International Monetary Fund, World Trade