Calendar 2005-2006 - The University of Akron

196 The University of Akron 2005-2006
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
This certificate program provides students with the opportunity to enhance their
appeal on the job market by providing basic knowledge in international business. It
is especially appropriate for students pursuing non-business degrees who have an
interest in using their education in an international environment. It is also a valuable
means for post baccalaureate students to learn about international business.
Requirements:
• Required — Complete both courses (6 credits) Credits
6800:305 International Business 3
6800:405 Multinational Corporations 3
• Electives — Complete at least three courses (9 credits)
6100:495 Internship in Business 3
6400:481 International Business Finance 3
6500:457 International Management 3
6600:385 International Marketing 3
6800:421 International Business Practices 3
6800:496 Special Topics in International Business 3
INTERNATIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
For information, contact the Department of Economics at (330) 972-7546.
The primary goal of the International Development Certificate is to broaden the
understanding and strengthen the skills of students who plan careers that involve
work in less developed parts of the world. It provides a multidisciplinary backgrounds
for students who plan more advanced study leading to positions in the
government or non-governmental sectors. It also provides a broad but focused
background background for students planning to participate in the economies of
developing countries through international business.
The program is open to students in good academic standing. Full-time, special or
non-degree students may participate in the IDC program.
Requirements
The curriculum has five aspects: foundational knowledge, area focus, skills, language
ability and an independent project. There are a total of 24 credits in the
Certificate: Six from required courses (3004:201 Introduction to International
Development and 3004:401 International Development Project) and 18 from electives.
In choosing electives, it is the responsibility of the student to determine
whether they have the appropriate prerequisites.
Program
Minimum 24 credits
Core (6 credits)
3004:201 Introduction to International Development 3
3004:401 International Development Project 3
Electives (6 credits)
3250:450 Comparative Economic Systems 3
3250:460 Economic Development & Planning for LDCs 3
3250:461 Principles of International Economics 3
3350:450 Development Planning 3
3700:311 Developing States in World Politics 3
3700:326 Politics of Developing Nations 3
3700:363 Crime, Punishment and Politics: Comparative Perspectives 3
3700:392 Selected Topics in Political Science: Tourism & Development 3
3700:412 Global Environmental Politics 3
3850:321 Population 3
3870:370 Cultures of the World 3
3870:463 Social Anthropology 3
3870:472 Special Topics: International Business 3
6800:305 International Business 3
6800:421 International Business Practices 3
*Students may use this course only at the discretion of the Director, based on the nature of the
internship
Global, Region and Area Focus (6 credits) Credits
3350:353 Latin America 3
3350:360 Asia 3
3350:363 Africa South of the Sahara 3
3400:301 Mao’s China 3
3400:416 Modern India 3
3400:473 Latin America: 20th Century 3
3400:476 Central America & the Caribbean 3
3700:323 Politics of China & Japan 3
3700:327 African Politics 3
3700:405 Politics of the Middle East 3
Skills (6 credits)
Students are expected to acquire a broad set of functional skills that will allow
them to read and critically evaluate quantitative and qualitative report materials
relevant to their chosen area and interest. Students should chose skill courses in
more than one disciplinary area.
3250:426 Econometrics 3
3350:405 Geographic Information Systems 3
3700:395 Internship in Government & Politics* 3
3700:440 Survey Research Methods 3
3850:301 Methods of Social Research I or II 4
3870:460 Qualitative Methods: Basis of Anthropological Research 3
6500:222 Quantitative Business Analysis I or II 3
Language Ability
It is the expectation that students will have or will obtain knowledge to the intermediate
level of a foreign language appropriate to their area of interest. Each student
should consult with the Director of the program to determine what language
skills are needed in his or her specific case.
Project
Students seeking the International Development Certificate will develop their abilities to
function in a foreign culture and to carry out a project by spending time abroad.
Students are required to arrange an internship or other international experience with an
institution, agency or firm through channels outside the certificate program, though the
Director will provide advice if needed. They must consult with the Director to determine
an appropriate period for their time abroad and provide a letter of affiliation from
the institution, agency or firm to whom they are attached. During their time abroad, certificate
candidates will complete a research project designed in conjunction with the
Director of International Development Certificate Program. The successful report from
this project constitutes the final requirement for the receipt of the ID certificate.
LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES
For information, contact Dr. Robert B. Kent, Department of Geography
and Planning, at (330) 972-7622.
The Latin American Studies certificate provides a valuable background to students
interested in increasing their understanding of Latin American culture. This
is the culture of the fastest growing ethnic group in the U.S. as well as that of the
vast majority of our neighbors in the Caribbean, Mexico, and Central and South
America. A knowledge of Latin American culture and language is important to any
U.S. student in the 21st century, when many aspects of our lives (eg. the economy,
the environment, music, food, literature, art, education) are increasingly being
affected by Hispanic and Brazilian influences. Latin American Studies also provides
an indispensable cultural foundation for those involved in business directly
or indirectly with Latin America and with the Spanish-speaking population of the
United States.
** Students may fulfill the language requirement by demonstrating basic competency in either Spanish
or Portuguese at the FS-1 level (United State Department of State) or equivalent level.
# Course substitutions may be made with the approval of the director of the certificate program.
Study abroad credits earned through The University of Akron are especially appropriate for such
course substitutions.