Course Description
Personal and family management along with decision making and developing and using resources in an international environment through site visits and first-hand experiences. Emphasis on application of cross-cultural concepts of a human eco-systems approach to day-to-day living for non-U.S. households.
Athena Title
Intl Family Resource Mgmt
Semester Course Offered
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
Students will learn from experiencing the culture and life of the country they are visiting. Explain the meaning of family resource management and project management in an international setting and cross-cultural environment. Apply concepts related to systems theory, such as time management, communication, and division of labor in non-U.S. household context, which provides experiential learning opportunities for U.S. students.
Topical Outline
Family resource management framework What is family resource management Family resource management history and theories Systems theory Family resource management model Family resource management concepts Values, attitudes, and goals Resources Decision Making Planning, Implementing, and Evaluating Communication Family resource management application Managing time Managing work and family Managing stress and fatigue Managing future challenges Managing for special subgroups of the population