The objective of this course is to provide students with an understanding of the principles and applications of international trade, so that students are prepared to face the future complexities of the global economy. Exploration of the basic rules and institutions of international trade focusing on the World Trade Organization. Discussion of influential trade theories, the effect of trade on income distribution, the implications of tariff imposition and the economic mechanisms and policy issues that often arise in world trade. Political economy and controversies in the theory of trade are also discussed.
- Teacher: Alfredo Fuchs
Fundamentals of Business provide an overview and understanding of the current issues and challenges facing today’s businesses, both small and large. The design of this course and its primary objective is to enable participants to improve their understanding of the basic mechanics of business operations; manufacturing, marketing and maintaining financial focus in a rapidly changing and competitive market. Students will engage in the assessment of individual organizational leadership skills and be able to more readily decide their choice of the career challenges and awards that management offers. Upon completion of this course students will recognize the fundamentals of current management practices, the changing roles of managers and the managed, future trends in worldwide management structures and activities in manufacturing and service organizations.
- Teacher: Yudi Ross