ST-Ubuntu&Business/S.Africa

Through readings, case studies, guest speakers, reflective writing, and a research paper, students will learn about South African culture and history, the power of the South African economy within Africa and the rest of the world, and the concept of Ubuntu as it applies to business: coming up with African solutions to African challenges.

Economic Analysis for Managers

This course reviews the foundations of modern economics with an emphasis on its applications in business. Course coverage includes a range of both microeconomic and macroeconomic subjects. Topics include demand and supply analysis, consumer theory, theory of the firm, unemployment, inflation, monetary and fiscal policy, economic growth, the causes and consequences of recessions, and issues in global economics.

S-Special Topics in Mentorship

Isenberg freshman are brought together in small groups with an Isenberg upper-level student mentor. The mentor serves as a knowledgeable resource and support system for the individual as well as the group during their first year of college. Benefits of the mentorship program include but are not limited to: immediate connection with an experienced Isenberg student, meeting other first-year students who share similar academic and/or extracurricular interests, and a friendly supportive environment to share experiences and/or concerns.

Honors Thesis Seminar

In this course, students integrate concepts across disciplines, develop concepts of business strategy and leadership, and develop as well a working understanding of how such concepts manifest themselves in practice. The course emphasizes integration of all learning experiences in college and it encourages practice through hands-on learning.

Career&ProfessionalDevelopment

This course is designed to prepare students for success in the following career and professional development competencies such as networking, internship/job search, professional etiquette and industry research. Specific activities will include but are not limited to: resume building, interviewing skills, dressing for success, utilizing social media platforms, developing elevator pitches, building professional connections, increasing knowledge of industry and career areas and navigating career fairs.
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