& Student Handbook - Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

176 Master Degree Programs
GM625
Leadership and Decision-Making (2 cr.)
This course introduces selected models and practices in the exploration
and understanding of what is effective leadership and decision-making.
Skills necessary for effective decision-making and problem-solving within
organizations domestically and internationally are emphasized from the
role of manager.
GM675
Managerial Ethics and Issues (2 cr.)
This course examines various theories and methods that can be used to
resolve organizational dilemmas involving ethical behavior. Application of
philosophical principles and managerial techniques to the ambiguous
and ethical issues facing today’s organizations domestically and
internationally is emphasized. Students will develop skills necessary to
identify, analyze, and develop strategies to engage in ethical decisionmaking.
Required Synthesis Activities
MIB570
International Field Study (4 cr.)
Prerequisite: 25 credits completed and program director approval. Preregistration
deposit toward course fee required.
This course provides students with an opportunity for an in-depth
analysis and observation of the peoples, religions, culture and
international business in countries outside of the United States. It
includes tours, trade shows, meetings with government officials, cultural
events, and seminars with local experts in which students will take an
active part. Special emphasis is placed on history, cultural awareness,
the role international organizations play in international business and the
effects of globalization worldwide. The focus of this course is to apply
academic work to analyze international business issues and to increase
travel and cultural competence. The course requires students to analyze
and assess international business practices in light of historical,
religious, cultural and geo-political considerations that impact the
particular country or region of study.
MIB575
International Business Strategy Capstone (3 cr.)
Prerequisite: This course is taken in student’s last semester and/or with
program director approval.
This course emphasizes the integration of academic and field
experiences through the use of skills and tools developed in previous
courses. This course focuses on formulating, implementing and
evaluating effective international business strategies for conducting
business in a global marketplace by emphasizing critical analysis,
synthesis and evaluation of international business theory and
application. Special emphasis is given to application of international
business concepts and techniques and their integration into the strategic
planning process.
Elective Courses
MIBIS
Independent Study (1-2 cr.)
Prerequisite: This course is taken with approval of the program director.
Individual work on a topic of special interest to the student is performed.
Students determine their own objectives, activities, timeline, and
evaluation measures with faculty agreement.
MIB571
Special Topics in International Business (1-2 cr.)
Topics for this course are selected according to the needs and interests
of the students. Special consideration is given to those topics that are
current and have added significance for the study of international
business.
GM620
Communication Skills (2 cr.)
Prerequisite: It is recommended that this course be taken in the
student’s first semester
The focus of this course is on written and oral communication in
professional and academic settings with an emphasis on academic
writing. Theories of interpersonal and organizational communication,
appropriate writing style based on audience, academic voice and style,
literature searches, writing that incorporates source materials, ethical
use of source materials, APA style and effective presentations are
examined.
GM635
Social Economics (2 cr.)
This course examines economics and its effect on business and social
environments. The course uses micro and macro economic theory and
environmental scanning techniques to look at a variety of domestic and
global social problems.
Admission Requirements
Applicants may apply for admission to master degree programs at any
time during the year. Applicants must have completed an undergraduate
degree from a regionally accredited institution and maintained an overall
grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.00 scale. Applicants must
demonstrate the language proficiency necessary for successful graduate
coursework.
If the grade point average upon admission is below 2.75, or if a grade
point average is not available, or language proficiency is not adequate,
the applicant may be admitted with provisional status.