| Course ID: | ILAD 4990. 3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 6 hours credit. |
| Course Title: | Leadership in the Global Marketplace |
Course
Description: | Exploration of the various aspects of business leadership on a
global level through study and application activities. Study
portion features speakers and case studies to teach principles
of business leadership. Application of principles includes
travel to an international location to tour businesses, meet
with government and non-governmental organizations, and
business officials. |
| Oasis Title: | LSHP IN GLBL MKTPL |
| Nontraditional Format: | Offered during Maymester Studies Abroad program.
International Travels - 70% (include company and university
visits)
Lecture/Discussion - 30% (some prior to departure and others
while in Tanzania) |
| Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
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| Course Objectives: | •To introduce students to current global leadership issues and
the activities of international business organizations,
focusing on the developing economy of Tanzania
•To expose students to the political, economic, social, and
cultural realities of Tanzania and increase their appreciation
of a person’s leadership role in a global society
•To deepen intercultural and interpersonal awareness,
understanding, and respect, and thus enhance students’
abilities to interact sensitively and responsibly within other
cultures
•To increase students’ ability to learn to lead competently,
confidently, and independently in a different cultural
environment |
| Topical Outline: | •Skills, competencies and styles of effective global business
leaders
•Global business acumen (Finance & economics, business law,
supply-chain management, etc.)
•Inter-cultural business communication
•International business ethics
•Contextual analysis & social forces impacting leadership and
organizations |