What determines the success and failure of firms around the globe? This is the question we will aim at answering throughout the course. In our journey of the discovery of global business, we will first learn two fundamental perspectives on firm success; then proceed to the tools that firms can use for international operations, to strategies for managing competitive dynamics and finally to the achievement of excellence in various functional areas such as governance, marketing and supply chain activities. At the end of this course, the students will acquire the skill to critically analyze an international firm's global strategy; whether the firm is using the right tools and entry modes for foreign markets, and how the firm is organizing its functional areas around its strategy.

What determines the success and failure of firms around the globe? This is the question we will aim at answering throughout the course. In our journey of the discovery of global business, we will first learn two fundamental perspectives on firm success; then proceed to the tools that firms can use for international operations, to strategies for managing competitive dynamics and finally to the achievement of excellence in various functional areas such as governance, marketing and supply chain activities. At the end of this course, the students will acquire the skill to critically analyze an international firm's global strategy; whether the firm is using the right tools and entry modes for foreign markets, and how the firm is organizing its functional areas around its strategy.

Success and sustainability of family owned businesses. Unique dynamics and challenges that family businesses face as they move through their life cycles. Theoretical framework and fundamentals of the family enterprise and the key issues that concern business families. Real life family business situations and current global trends like technology and innovation in family firms.

Topics will be announced when offered.

Topics will be announced when offered.

APP&BEST PRAC. IN FAM ENTERPRI-Using a broad range of case studies from complimentary disciplines to identify applications and best practices for the Family Enterprise, including the Family Business System (The Three Circle Model), Philanthropic Activities, the Family Office and other interests which collectively aim to create Successful Families and Enduring Businesses.

Topics will be announced when offered.

Human behavior and interpersonal relations as they occur in organizational context, particularly work teams.

An overview of the processes involved in starting, funding and investing in a new or growing entrepreneurial venture. Development of skills and knowledge required fro organizing and managing a new business enterprise and preparing the business plan. A Business Plan project is integrated into the course, requiring students to work in groups on the development of a business idea into an entrepreneurial project. Students will be able to use their creativity and sharpen their research, analysis and writing skills. The final evaluation of the project is partly conducted by a group of executives representing a broad range of industries.

Topics will be announced when offered.

Work on one topics under the supervisor of a faculty member. Results in a written report.

Work on one topics under the supervisor of a faculty member. Results in a written report.

Work on one topics under the supervisor of a faculty member. Results in a written report.

Work on one topics under the supervisor of a faculty member. Results in a written report.

Work on one topics under the supervisor of a faculty member. Results in a written report.

Work on one topics under the supervisor of a faculty member. Results in a written report.

Competitive strategies and major organizational forms used by today's successful companies, including functional, divisional, matrix, network, and cellular organizations. Techniques for analyzing industries, competitors, and companies from a strategic perspective. A comprehensive audit of company strategy to explore the major competitive, organizational, and human resource issues the designated company will face in the future.

A political economic analysis of international business; transnational corporations and models of international investment; multilateral agreements, new regionalism with reference to the European Union, NAFTA and the Asia Pacific blocs; financial crises in emerging markets and the reform of the IMF.

Interns are expected to solidify their knowledge about adult and child psychopathology and will gain hands-on experience in working with psychiatric patients. They will be able to connect with their underlying humanity, will work on effective communication strategies and professional behaviors with patients, families, and other members of the team caring for the patient. Interns will be expected to conduct diagnostic interviews, formulate a biopsychosocial understanding of the presenting problem and work on implementing treatment plans. They will spend half their time in inpatient settings and the rest in outpatient clinics as well as consultation and liaison services. They will have exposure to different treatment modalities such as pharmacotherapy, diverse psychotherapy techniques, electroconvulsive therapy, occupational therapy, group, family and other supportive interventions. (4 weeks; compulsory on-call nights and weekends)

Interns are expected to solidify their knowledge about adult and child psychopathology and will gain hands-on experience in working with psychiatric patients. They will be able to connect with their underlying humanity, will work on effective communication strategies and professional behaviors with patients, families, and other members of the team caring for the patient. Interns will be expected to conduct diagnostic interviews, formulate a biopsychosocial understanding of the presenting problem and work on implementing treatment plans. They will spend half their time in inpatient settings and the rest in outpatient clinics as well as consultation and liaison services. They will have exposure to different treatment modalities such as pharmacotherapy, diverse psychotherapy techniques, electroconvulsive therapy, occupational therapy, group, family and other supportive interventions. (4 weeks; compulsory on-call nights and weekends)

Interns are expected to solidify their knowledge about adult and child psychopathology and will gain hands-on experience in working with psychiatric patients. They will be able to connect with their underlying humanity, will work on effective communication strategies and professional behaviors with patients, families, and other members of the team caring for the patient. Interns will be expected to conduct diagnostic interviews, formulate a biopsychosocial understanding of the presenting problem and work on implementing treatment plans. They will spend half their time in inpatient settings and the rest in outpatient clinics as well as consultation and liaison services. They will have exposure to different treatment modalities such as pharmacotherapy, diverse psychotherapy techniques, electroconvulsive therapy, occupational therapy, group, family and other supportive interventions. (4 weeks; compulsory on-call nights and weekends)