The Courses Listed Below are the Tentative Courses Being Offered the Summer of 2010 in Italy:

Course Description: Specific attention is given to the management of international risk, strategic planning, operations, communications, negotiations, and legal and social-ethical issues. The common thread of cross-cultural management will be integrated into the discussion of international business. (Prerequisite: Introduction to Business MG101)

Course Objective: Analyze business issues and situations faced by international businesses through an understanding of the global economy, marketing, culture, economics, and finance.

Course Description: Business law is a study of the fundamental principles and practices of law, and how it impacts business situations.  This course emphasizes the dynamic interaction between the individual, organization, and society.  The concepts of Christian ethics and proper business conduct will be emphasized throughout the course. (Prerequisite: Introduction to Business MG101)

Course Objective:  Apply the legal principles and theories of the United States legal system to business and ethical issues and situations to determine the applicable law and recommended course of action.

Course Description: This course is designed to examine the understanding, skill, and techniques required to negotiate to create value and mitigate disputes through the application of negotiation theory. Students engage in experiential learning exercises and simulations in international and domestic contexts. In addition, students will focus on preparation, planning, and strategy required for successful negotiations in a business context. (Prerequisite: Introduction to Business MG101 or Principles of Management & Leadership MG215)

Course Objective: Apply negotiation theory and techniques to produce successful negotiations in a business context.

Other courses may be offered on an independent study basis. Please contact dgarrison@ohiochristian.edu for additional information.