www.cisaustralia.com.au Academic Area: Business / International Business / Entrepreneurship CISaustralia is a leading provider of overseas study, intern, and volunteer programs for Australian university students. We pride ourselves in providing personally and academically engaging programs in each of our carefully chosen overseas locations. CISaustralia is committed to working closely with partner universities in Australia and providing students with academic credit towards their degree for any overseas study, volunteer or intern experience. Over 98% of CISaustralia participants receive academic credit from their Australian university for their CISaustralia study, volunteer or intern program. Please find the following subjects and associated programs related to Business, International Business, and Entrepreneurship: (Please note: For exact program dates and subject offerings for programs with multiple sessions, please visit the specific program web pages). July in Aix-en-Provence, France (Click to view course and program details) BUSINESS ETHICS IN THE GLOBAL MARKET - BUS 304A – 3 credits This course investigates ethical problems in business practice. Topics include personal morality in profit-oriented enterprises; codes of ethics, obligations to employees and other stakeholders; truth in advertising, whistle-blowing, and company loyalty; self and government regulation; the logic and future of capitalism; and the changing responsibilities of the manager in a rapidly globalizing business environment. THE GLOBAL WINE INDUSTRY: A French Immersion - BUS/WS 306A – 3 credits This intensive six week, three credit course is designed for students who wish to learn about the global wine industry and for those who are considering a career in wine. The course covers the fundamentals of viticulture and oenology, famous French regions including wine styles, grapes, climate and culture. The course incorporates the business of wine including marketing, branding, consumer behavior and more. Typically includes visits to wine producers in the region. INTERNATIONAL SALES AND SELLING - BUS/MKT 330C – 3 credits The objective of this course is to introduce students to the many issues undertaken by salespeople in international settings, while learning to sell themselves, their company, and their products/services in countries worldwide, all within a socially responsible and
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Business / International Business / Entrepreneurship CISaustralia is a leading provider of overseas study, intern, and volunteer programs for Australian university students. We pride ourselves in providing personally and academically engaging programs in each of our carefully chosen overseas locations. CISaustralia is committed to working closely with partner universities in Australia and providing students with academic credit towards their degree for any overseas study, volunteer or intern experience. Over 98% of CISaustralia participants receive academic credit from their Australian university for their CISaustralia study, volunteer or intern program. Please find the following subjects and associated programs related to Business, International Business, and Entrepreneurship: (Please note: For exact program dates and subject offerings for programs with multiple sessions, please visit the specific program web pages).
July in Aix-en-Provence, France (Click to view course and program details)
BUSINESS ETHICS IN THE GLOBAL MARKET - BUS 304A – 3 credits This course investigates ethical problems in business practice. Topics include personal morality in profit-oriented enterprises; codes of ethics, obligations to employees and other stakeholders; truth in advertising, whistle-blowing, and company loyalty; self and government regulation; the logic and future of capitalism; and the changing responsibilities of the manager in a rapidly globalizing business environment. THE GLOBAL WINE INDUSTRY: A French Immersion - BUS/WS 306A – 3 credits This intensive six week, three credit course is designed for students who wish to learn about the global wine industry and for those who are considering a career in wine. The course covers the fundamentals of viticulture and oenology, famous French regions including wine styles, grapes, climate and culture. The course incorporates the business of wine including marketing, branding, consumer behavior and more. Typically includes visits to wine producers in the region. INTERNATIONAL SALES AND SELLING - BUS/MKT 330C – 3 credits The objective of this course is to introduce students to the many issues undertaken by salespeople in international settings, while learning to sell themselves, their company, and their products/services in countries worldwide, all within a socially responsible and
ethical framework. Students will learn the basic tenets of adaptive, relationship selling in dealing with various sales situations and business cultures. Multiple chances to practice the art of presenting, selling, negotiating, and closing through numerous presentations and role-plays both in teams and individually.
July in Barcelona, Spain (Click to view course and program details)
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS - IB 310 – 3 credits Taught in English. In today’s world, all business is international business. Whether you are buying a book, a phone or a new car, the chances are that at some point in the life of that product, several countries or cultures, were involved. The questions that we look to explore and answer throughout this course are:
• What factors make studying International Business unique to studying “regular” Business?
• Why does understanding international business mean so much more than just speaking another language?
• How are Marketing and Management affected when we talk about international business?
• What developments of the last few decades have propelled business to become international?
This course is meant to be an overview of the tests that businesses face as globalization becomes even more entrenched in everyday life. The primary focus throughout the course is on the economic, political, cultural and legal forces that challenge businesses. ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN EUROPE: A COMPARATIVE PERSPECTIVE - IB 320 – 3 credits Taught in English. The objective of this course is to introduce students to the study of entrepreneurship and to learn practical information about starting and running a business. Students will compare business methods and strategies across cultures using business theory, case studies, and a final project of creating their own business plan. The course will cover business theory and practice to illustrate strategy, marketing, sales, production, finance, HR, social entrepreneurship and selling yourself.
July in Boston, MA, USA (Click to view course and program details)
Business, Society, and Ethics - QST SM 131 – 4US Credits Required of all Questrom freshmen. Explores the ethical problems facing global management. Through identification and discussion of the substantive disciplines relevant to business, students uncover a complicated analysis necessary to make appropriate decisions and highlight their interdependencies. Stresses written and oral
communication skills and logical reasoning as an ingredient for sound analysis and rational business planning. This course emphasizes teamwork because at the heart of modern management is the need to collaborate with others and to organize, motivate, and monitor teams of diverse people to accomplish shared goals. INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT - SMG IM 345 – 4 US Credits Studies international economic theories and explores the intersection between theory and practice. Examines the determinants of international trade and payments: international trade theory and policy and balance-of-payments accounting. Explores the implications of trade-promoting and trade-inhibiting institutions and practices: WTO, NAFTA, European Union, etc. Introduces cultural, political, and demographic issues for international managers. THE DYNAMICS OF LEADING ORGANIZATIONS - SMG OB 221 – 4 US Credits An experiential learning-based course that studies what people think, feel, and do in organizational settings, focusing on individual, interpersonal, group, and organizational processes. The primary objective is to help students understand and manage organizational dynamics as effectively as possible. This is done through: analysis of readings; reflecting on hands-on, real-time experiences in organizations and in teamwork; practice opportunities in class sessions, creative applications, and team exercises; and papers written by students and teams. The readings, discussions, and lectures provide students with abstract knowledge about organizational behavior processes and structures; the session-long "OB Team" experiences, working together as an intact team to address real-world problems, will provide skill-building opportunities to help manage one's own and others' behavior in teams and organizations in the future. Major topics include personality, motivation, team dynamics, leadership, and organizational change. MODELING BUSINESS DECISIONS AND MARKET OUTCOMES - SMG QM 222 – 4 US Credits Examines the use of economic and statistical tools for making business decisions. Topics include optimization (including linear programming), multiple regression, demand modeling, cost modeling, industry analysis (including models of perfect competition, monopoly, and oligopoly), and game theory. This course emphasizes modeling with spreadsheets. STRATEGY, INNOVATION, AND GLOBAL COMPETITION - SMG SI 422 – 4 US Credits Provides students with a powerful set of tools which prepares them to analyze, formulate, and implement business firm strategy with the aim of attaining sustainable competitive advantage. Adopts the perspective of the general manager, challenging student knowledge in each functional area in the effort to create integrative strategies that serve the needs of shareholders, as well as other stakeholders inside and outside the company. The course includes conceptual readings, which elucidate the fundamental concepts and frameworks of strategic management, as well as case analyses, which enable students to apply their knowledge to real-world situations and managerial decisions. The course
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culminates with a final project, which requires student teams to perform a complete strategic analysis on a public company, considering its industry environment and dynamics, its strategic positioning and internal resources, and proposing a course of action for the firm to respond to its strategic challenges. BUSINESS, SOCIETY, AND ETHICS - SMG SM 131 – 4 US Credits Explores the ethical problems facing global management. Through identification and discussion of the substantive disciplines relevant to business, students uncover a complicated analysis necessary to make appropriate decisions and highlight their interdependencies. Stresses written and oral communication skills and logical reasoning as an ingredient for sound analysis and rational business planning. This course emphasizes teamwork because at the heart of modern management is the need to collaborate with others and to organize, motivate, and monitor teams of diverse people to accomplish shared goals. BUSINESS COMMUNICATION - MET MG 310 – 4 US Credits Organization and techniques for effective verbal and written communication in the business environment. Emphasis on developing communication skills through practical written and oral assignments. ENTREPRENEURIAL MANAGEMENT: STARTING, INNOVATING, AND MANAGING SMALL-, MEDIUM-, AND LARGE-SIZED VENTURES - MET MG 410 – 4 US Credits Covers the four key elements of successful entrepreneurial management: choosing a business, organizing, financing, and marketing. Includes preparing a business plan, becoming an entrepreneur, raising venture capital, selling, negotiating, and building an effective organization. Topics given special consideration are the practice of innovation, the art of leadership, and how to relate talents to succeeding in innovative venture and technology management. PROJECT MANAGEMENT - MET MG 415 – 4 US Credits Examination of project management concepts, including organizational forms, planning and control techniques, and the role of the project manager. Develops the skills vital to effective management of multidisciplinary tasks through lectures, case studies, and business simulations. INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT - MET MG 520 – 4 US Credits Environmental, economic, political, and social constraints on doing business abroad. Examines the effects of overseas business investments on domestic and foreign economics; foreign market analysis and operational strategy of a firm; and development potential of international operations.
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BUSINESS STRATEGY - MET MG 530 – 4 US Credits Policy problems of business organizations. Integrates the areas of marketing, finance, accounting, economics, and personnel into a managerial concept of business decision-making. THE INNOVATION PROCESS: DEVELOPING NEW PRODUCTS AND SERVICES - MET MG 541 – 4 US Credits Addresses the specifics of new product and service development as well as the aspects of internal innovation and the use of technology that increase performance in small, medium, and large firms. Topics include generating and screening initial ideas; assessing user needs and interests; forecasting results; launching and/or improving products/services; and bringing innovation to commercial reality. BUSINESS COMMUNICATION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS - MET AD 501 – 4 US Credits Techniques for effective written and verbal communications. This course is a special offering for students whose first language is not English. BUSINESS ANALYTICS FOUNDATIONS - MET AD 571 – 4 US Credits Presents fundamental knowledge and skills for applying business analytics to managerial decision-making in corporate environments. Topics include descriptive analytics (techniques for categorizing, characterizing, consolidation, and classifying data for conversion into useful information for the purposes of understanding and analyzing business performance), predictive analytics (techniques for detection of hidden patterns in large quantities of data to segment and group data into coherent sets in order to predict behavior and trends), prescriptive analytics (techniques for identification of best alternatives for maximizing or minimizing business objectives). Students learn how to use data effectively to drive rapid, precise, and profitable analytics-based decisions. The framework of using interlinked data-inputs, analytics models, and decision-support tools are applied within a proprietary business analytics shell and demonstrated with examples from different functional areas of the enterprise. Promoting Creative Ideas Online - COM CM 502 – 4US Credits Teaches students how to market their creative works online. Students learn to identify targeted marketing and distribution platforms for new websites, video channels, series, and blogs, etc., and how to use social media to find an audience, generate buzz and identify potential funding sources. Students also learn practical entrepreneurial tools needed to organize their creative work as a business venture. Business of Information Design - CFA AR 524 – 4US Credits A hybrid lecture and studio course that explores presenting information visually. Students learn to process, organize, symbolize, and structure complex quantitative information. The coordinated business aspect of the course addresses how data visualization drives
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effective business decisions. Graphics are designed and evaluated from a visual and strategic point of view. Design Ignites Change - CFA AR 530 – 4US Credits A studio course that cultivates social entrepreneurship. Students study their ecosystem, define a need, and affect change through a designed engagement in their local environment. Students work collaboratively to research, develop, design, and execute a public awareness campaign that fosters a meaningful social experience. The objectives of this course are to develop social stewards, to launch an idea, to work collaboratively, to understand the role audience plays in designed experiences, to create a design campaign that spans multiple mediums in order to reach wide-ranging audiences, and to use design as a tool for education and action in the public sphere. Laptop required.
July in Chicago, IL, USA (Click to view course and program details)
CAREER PREPARATION - BSAD 220 – 2 US Credits Internship and Career Preparation provide an introduction to the critical skills required for successful career development and job search navigation. Students will learn about career development; develop job/internship search skills; establish a job/internship search action plan and begin to become oriented to employer research. Topics addressed will include resume/job search correspondence; interviewing skills; network building; career & employer research and career development resource building. BUSINESS ANALYTICS - BSAD 343 – 3 US Credits This course covers basic principles in data modelling, and turning big data into intelligent actionable insights. Through the use of real business case studies and lab sessions students will develop a comprehensive, innovative and practical approach to data analytics that enables them to solve diverse and complex business problems. Students will be able to explain core design concepts, appraise various technological solutions, determine proper analytics methods, integrate data visualization, and make a compelling presentation of a novel use case depicting current market trends. BUSINESS FINANCE - FINC 332 – 3 US Credits Principles underlying the financial management of a business; time value of money, securities valuation, capital budgeting, cost of capital, sources of funds, capital structure policy, cash management and dividend policy. ETHICS IN BUSINESS - MGMT 341 – 3 US Credits This course focuses on ethical issues in the world of business and commerce and addresses a number of interrelated questions. These questions include: What are the
rights and obligations of business in society? Can businesses "do good" and "do well"? Are business ethics a viable goal or an unachievable ideal?
July in Cusco, Peru (Click to view course and program details)
BUSINESS IN PERU AND LATIN AMERICA – 4 credits (64 hours) Taught in English. This course gives students a better understanding of the economic environment for investment, trade and importing in Peru and Latin America. It provides a basic understanding of regional economics, marketing, trade opportunities and free trade agreements, in the context of doing business in Latin America. INTERNATIONAL TRADE: IMPORT AND EXPORT – 4 credits (64 hours) Taught in English. This course provides students with the tools required for an understanding of how goods and services flow across countries, how savings and investments are moved from one country to another, and how international companies do business in Peru.
July in Florence, Italy (Click to view course and program details)
THE ART OF THE ITALIAN FAMILY BUSINESS - BUERFB310 – 3 credits Family enterprises have always been central to the social and economic fabric of Italy. Some of the world's oldest family companies are Italian and the city of Florence represents a very important starting point. The course will explore the evolution, characteristics, and significance of Italian family firms and also analyse the changes and trends in Italian family businesses over the centuries, how a 2,000-year-old system is reacting to an age of increasing European unity and integration, mass immigration to Italy, and globalization and competition with China and India. The first part of the course will provide an overview of the history of family-owned firms from the Roman empire to the present day and their role in the social, political, and economic life of Italy. The second part will consider case studies in different sectors: wine and food, fashion, the automobile industry and the hospitality sector. Site visits to family enterprises in and around Florence are an integral part of the course.
July in London, England (Click to view course and program details)
ONLINE ENTERTAINMENT MANAGEMENT - 4EBUS001W – Class Level 4 Online technology has altered how many industries operate in the modern business environment. One of the industries that has changed most is the entertainment industry, this module will explore how online technologies have effected this industry and what lessons can be learnt for other industries. INTERNATIONAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT - 6PJMN001W – Class Level 6 The module focuses on the issues surrounding the management of international projects. This is achieved by providing a fundamental understanding of project management and how projects are managed in an international context. ENTERTAINING LONDON - 4BUSS002W – Class Level 4 London is one of the entertainment centres of the world. It is home to world-class theatres, music venues, museums, galleries, festivals and much else. A varied ‘cultural’ sector is essential for a world city; it generates income, builds creativity and attracts tourists and other visitors. This module covers the business of entertainment – its funding, management and marketing, and the role played by private, non-profit organisations and government in its provision. THE BUSINESS OF SPORT - 4BUSS003W – Class Level 4 Sport is a high profile global business, which excites and entertains, builds allegiances and generates intense rivalries. As such it provides the perfect medium to explore important business concepts of relevance for private, public and not-for-profit organisations. The module looks at concepts such as of value and price in sport, the market for (and marketing of) sports products and services, issues of CSR and ethics in sport and the role of government regulations. INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS - 6BUSS007W – Class Level 6 The module explores the wider business environment and the significance of major global trends. The impact upon international businesses of the global trade institutions and of governments is studied for companies of various sizes and types. Major topics include, foreign direct investment; culture and management practice, assessing the attractiveness of markets, ethics and the management of risk internationally. The decisions and issues faced by international managers are studied from the perspective of various functions including Finance, HRM, Marketing and Operations. WORKING ACROSS CULTURES IN A GLOBAL WORLD - 4CLST001X – Class Level 4 This course is for non-native English speakers only. The course provides a student-centred
understanding of the intercultural competencies needed in the professional world of the
21st century. It starts by supporting students in analysing their chosen career, identifying
the challenges inherent in performing in a professional multicultural environment. It
continues by developing, through interactive activities, skills such as recognising,
acknowledging, mediating and reacting to a variety of cultural expectations and norms of
behaviour. The course contains throughout a reflective strand which encourages students
to reflect on their internalised culture, unconscious bias and preferred social positioning,
and how this might impact their work relations.
July in Los Angeles, CA, USA (Click to view course and program details)
BUSINESS LAW - MGMT 108 – 4 US Credits Essentials of contracts, agency, partnerships, corporations, and other select areas of law in a business environment. ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND VENTURE INITIATION - MGMT 160 – 4 US Credits Introduction to key concepts of entrepreneurship, including new product development, finance, business plan development, and technology commercialization. Basic tools and personal characteristics required for entrepreneurship. Terminology used by lawyers, accountants, venture capitalists, and other investors when forming and financing new companies to be developed as startups, spinouts from existing company, or acquisitions of existing company (or its assets). Assessment of feasibility of business concept and communication of concept to potential investors, employees, and business partners. Discussion of technology feasibility, intellectual property, and licensing. MGMT 182. LEADERSHIP PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE – 4 US Credits Knowledge and skills leading to effectiveness in interpersonal relations. Understanding oneself as a leader and others as individuals and as members of working groups. Understanding of group process, including group leadership. Lectures and "sensitivity training" laboratory. ENVIRON 163. BUSINESS AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENT – 4 US Credits Examination of role of business in mitigating environmental degradation and incentives to be more environmentally responsive. Emphasis on corporate strategies that deliver value to shareholders while responding to environmental concerns. SPECIALIZED WRITING: BUSINESS AND SOCIAL POLICY - ENGLISH COMPOSITION 131B – 4 US Credits Advanced writing course designed to help students develop stylistic, formal, and argumentative sophistication in various rhetorical contexts, including different sections that emphasize rhetorical values of major professions and research areas.
ESL 27. BUSINESS COMMUNICATION: WRITING – 4 US Credits (English as a Second Language). Emphasis on writing persuasive texts for diverse business audiences. Topics include writing effective summaries and reports, researching companies, and developing professional online profile. GLBL ST 160. SELECTED TOPICS IN GLOBAL STUDIES: GLOBAL SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP – 4 US Credits Exploration of unique opportunities and challenges facing entrepreneurs who employ business skills and disciplines to tackle some of world's toughest social issues. Compelling notion that one can generate self-sustaining profits and positive social impacts--that one can do good and do well--has fueled innovations and new approaches that have transformed ways in which people and societies tackle their toughest societal problems. Examination of case studies of entrepreneurs who are tackling issues that affect nearly every aspect of life, including health care needs in Asia, environmental issues in Latin America, workforce development Europe, and financing in Africa. GLBL ST 160. SELECTED TOPICS IN GLOBAL STUDIES: INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS – 4 US Credits Over last five decades, world has become increasingly globalized, presenting many new opportunities for businesses and entrepreneurs. However, recent events around world have demonstrated volatile nature of globalization and pitfalls that can also manifest for firms doing business in global setting. Students gain understanding of dynamic environment of international business, and how firm managers navigate complex world of international business to capitalize upon opportunities and mitigate against risks. MUSIC INDUSTRY 188. SPECIAL COURSES IN MUSIC INDUSTRY: Music Industry Entrepreneurship – 4 US Credits Students learn fundamental principles of entrepreneurship across all phases of start-up process. Analysis of case studies and current events. Critical discussion around alternative business strategies in music industry entrepreneurship. Includes group assignments, workgroup labs, and strategic planning that culminate in presentation of fictitious music industry company.
July in Prague, Czech Republic (Click to view course and program details)
ENTREPRENEURSHIP - IP_316 An appreciation of entrepreneurial theory is critical in understanding the psychology and behaviour of the individual entrepreneur within the framework of developing a successful business. How entrepreneurs approach the challenges of starting, growing or developing an existing company and even prepare to exit a business are well-research areas of academic study. This course combines the theoretical understanding and the practical
application of entrepreneurship or entrepreneurial behaviour. It examines the role of entrepreneurship as a key factor in the success of an SME and considers the Business Plan as a framework to capture entrepreneurial aspiration. It is aimed at students who either wish to understand entrepreneurship as a subject or who are considering starting their own business. INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS IN THE GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT - IP_365 The main purpose of this course is to provide students with the basic knowledge of international business. Course focuses on international trade theories as a base for doing international business, international trade development trends in last decades, international trade policy, different forms of doing business, international competitiveness and social, legal or cultural aspects of international business. Special attention is given to the position of Central and Eastern Europe. After successfully finishing the course students shall be able to understand the principles of international trading based on classical, neoclassical and modern theories, to define trade policy and its forms and measures, and to assess level of competitiveness of a country. Students shall also understand the main specifics of emerging economies in Central Europe. The course provides students with basic knowledge different aspects shaping international business and methods how to become an international company.
July in San Jose, Costa Rica (Click to view course and program details)
INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP - GEB3120 – 3 credits In this course, students will gain an understanding of the impact of innovation and entrepreneurship on global and local economies, as well as the patterns of innovation and their impact on cultures and business environments. Classes will also include discussions and investigations around key elements of entrepreneurship, such as the stages of a business, funding sources, exit strategies and crucial skills for entrepreneurs. INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS - GEB3350 – 3 credits This course provides an overview of the cultural environment of international business and the institutions that affect business in the modern world. We will examine business from the perspective of Latin America with regard to its interaction with the US, Asia and Europe, including NASTA, Merco Sur, the EC and other common market areas.
July in Stirling, Scotland (Click to view course and program details)
MARKETING AND BRANDING SCOTLAND This module introduces the importance of culture in marketing operations with specific reference to Scotland. Framed within a review of Scotland’s economic and cultural history from both a Scottish and global perspective, it examines the relevance of national identity and country-of-origin effect (also known as nation branding) in the creation of brand value. Contemporary case studies within food and drink production and the cultural industries will be used to illustrate core course concepts. Special attention will be given to the internationalisation process of small- and medium-sized enterprises, citing Scottish examples. A multi-disciplinary approach makes this course accessible and interesting to students with a limited marketing background but also useful and informative to business and marketing students who wish to develop their knowledge in this niche area. The instructor will lead an excursion to a Scottish beverage maker / food producer or Scotland’s national tourism agency.
July in Vancouver Island, Canada (Click to view course and program details)
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS, ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND SERVICE MANAGEMENT – 3 Credits (6 ECTS) This course is based on a program that has earned UVic several international awards. It aims to develop a fundamental understanding of the skills and tools necessary to succeed in today's global marketplace. The course begins with issues relating to starting a business (entrepreneurship), continued with topics around ensuring success (service management) and ends with issues involving growing the business (international business). Whether you plan to start your own business one day or work in a large multinational corporation, this course provides you with knowledge to enhance your opportunities for success.
January in Los Angeles, California (Click to view course and program details)
THE BUSINESS OF THE FILM INDUSTRY Learn how all the business, financial and legal considerations and requirements needed to produce a film fit together and impact each other. This course follows the trajectory of a film from the initial step of finding the project and analysing its market potential to the ultimate calculation of worldwide profits or losses. Each session covers another step in the process, including: considerations of the global marketplace and assessing a project’s potential for success; major studios vs. independent production companies; the
development process; finding the right market niche and tailoring the production accordingly; buying, selling and protecting intellectual property; budget considerations in finalising the script, setting the schedule, attaching creative elements and choosing locations; negotiating deals; the players and their roles; preparation for commencement of film production; independent filmmaking; different types of film financing; negative pickups; securing a completion guarantee; maximizing ancillary markets and revenue; developing a marketing plan; distributing the picture in various media; and defining and accounting for profits. ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND NEW VENTURE FORMATION This course surveys the factors essential for turning a "great idea" into a successful business and explores various benefits/costs of sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations and franchises. Topics include market surveys, site analysis, permits and licenses, patents and protection of ideas, risk management, legal requirements and regulations, capital requirements and financing sources, determining the costs and prices of goods and services, advertising and marketing, record keeping, and lines of credit and cash flow requirements. Participants' ideas and business strategies are evaluated in a supportive classroom environment.
January in Aix-en-Provence, France (Click to view course and program details)
BUSINESS ETHICS IN THE GLOBAL MARKET - BUS 304 – 3 US Credits (45 contact hours) The ethical landscape of business is constantly changing, and this course will examine those changes most effecting business: accelerating globalisation, constant technological updates, proliferating of business scandals. You will be introduced to the ethical concepts that are relevant to resolving moral issues in business; imparting the reasoning and analytical skills needed to apply ethical concepts to business decisions; identifying moral issues specific to a business; providing an understanding of the social, technological, and natural environments within which moral issues in business arise; and using case studies of actual moral conflicts faced by businesses. This course is an analysis of how business and society interact through the study of consumerism, technology, and ethical and moral conviction. It is also an introduction to the concept of business ethics, an overview of major ethical issues that businesses face today, and a discussion of moral philosophy through an understanding of classical and contemporary ethical theories.
January in Barcelona, Spain (Click to view course and program details)
MANAGEMENT ACROSS BORDERS – MG 310 (Instructed in English) The focus of this course is the analysis of how a business must adapt to different cultural contexts. For this purpose, we study the interaction between the culture and the company’s structure, processes and human resources. In this way, the student will be able to understand strategies used to optimise such interaction. The general objective of the course is to learn the main business practices in different cultures, through the analysis of the differences in various countries. This will provide the background to understand and identify threats and opportunities to do business in a global context.
January in Dunedin, New Zealand (Click to view course and program details)
HE KĀKANO: INDIGENOUS INNOVATION & ENTREPRENEURSHIP On successful completion of this paper, students will be able to:
1. Describe how different worldviews influence innovation and define the key characteristics of Indigenous entrepreneurship
2. Discuss the opportunities and challenges that exist for entrepreneurs using an Indigenous approach both in New Zealand and internationally
3. Identify and evaluate innovative business opportunities aligned with Māori economic development
4. Develop and present a new enterprise concept that applies Māori culture and values in business
5. Critically analyse the assumptions that underlie Indigenous perspectives of innovation and entrepreneurship and reflect on how these might influence practice
TRANSLATING PERSONAL VALUES INTO ACTION This paper focuses on resolving values conflicts, the implementation of personal values, and helping students answer the question: What would I say and do if I were going to act on my values? The course uses the Giving Voice to Values curriculum to help students identify numerous ways to voice their values in the workplace. It provides the opportunity to script and practice in front of peers, equipping students not only to know what is right, but how to make it happen despite pressure from others within their organisations. MARKETING AND CONSUMPTION The paper looks at the role of consumers and consumption in the creation of value and the ways in which the resulting relationships affect the nature and the conduct of business. It identifies key elements of the marketing mix, especially products, promotion and price, and considers them in relation to the psychological, social and cultural
elements of consumer behaviour. MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATIONS This course begins the task of developing an understanding of the role of managers in organisations. It introduces the primary functions of organisations, which are to structure, marshal and plan complex interdependent activities. It introduces the ways in which individual and group behaviour influences activity, and the key role of business communication in integrating activity. It then looks at the ways in which managers guide the operations of the enterprise, and marshal and develop the human resources involved in the organisation. Whatever we do and wherever we go we end up dealing with organisations in some way; sometimes as a customer, sometimes as an employee, sometimes as an owner. So regardless of what major you are studying or what career aspirations you have, management and organisations will be a large part of your future. This course will help prepare you for that future. INTRODUCTION TO WINE BUSINESS This course is an introduction to the business of wine. It explores the complex value chain that delivers wine from vineyard to consumer. As such it provides an introduction to everything from viticulture and winemaking, to the role of intermediaries, wine retail (offlicence) and the hospitality sector (on-licence). Students are also introduced to the role of wine (and wine tourism) in regional development. The wine industry and wine tourism are becoming increasingly significant aspects of the New Zealand economy. This course provides students with an overview of the broad and diverse nature of wine business with an emphasis on how wine and tourism intersect. It utilises examples from New Zealand and around the world to give you an appreciation of some of the key academic and business concepts behind the wine industry. A core component of the course is the gaining of skills and knowledge in wine appreciation. Workshops are dedicated to the acquisition of wine-tasting skills and to gaining knowledge of a wide range of wines and aspects of wine marketing from around the world. A non-compulsory field trip to Central Otago also gives students direct exposure to winemaking operations and cellar door management. This paper is ideal for those wishing to enter the wine industry, those looking to develop their wine knowledge to use in the business environment, those wishing to learn more about the marketing and sales of symbolic consumer goods or those with an interest in wine. It is suited to current students and those who wish to return to study.
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Volunteer Abroad Programs: CISaustralia offer a wide range of Volunteer Abroad programs – over 18 in total – with broad project focuses, including community development, environmental conservation, wildlife, education, and health. The following are some programs that may complement International Business & Entrepreneurship students' studies:
• Thailand: Leadership and Cultural Development View all Volunteer Abroad programs
Intern Abroad Programs: CISaustralia offer a range of locations – 8 in total – for professional, customised internship programs that provide a comprehensive range of services and inclusions. Please enquire about an internship placement in International Business & Entrepreneurship in one of our Intern Abroad program locations. View all Intern Abroad programs
Additional Academic Areas: For short course offerings in other academic areas, please visit: www.CISaustralia.com.au/academic-areas
