During this series, the fundamentals of organizational structure are established, including examination of the roles of leaders and their impact on the morale and performance of an industry. You will explore workplace culture and values in the context of effective communication, group dynamics, employee motivation, and successful conflict resolution.

Information on the development and application of ethical decision-making in light of industry regulations will equip you with the ability to identify and evaluate achievements and compliance within the standards of an organization. You will develop your skills as an effective leader as you are challenged to examine both your own style of management and your abilities to interact with others effectively. Using real examples from your own life story, you will discover the roles of leaders in context to their contribution of fostering individual responsibility, ensuring alignment of values, building consensus, and meeting objectives. Entrepreneurship opportunities and innovations are examined with a focus on creation, development, profitability, and successful operations within the context of small businesses and startups as well as large companies.

A crucial aspect of business administration lies in managing the finances and economics of an organization. During these courses, you will expand your knowledge of the fundamentals of accounting, explore the effectiveness of applied economic strategies, understand the mechanics of corporate finance, and gain insight into the unique aspects of international markets.

You will gain the tools for applying accounting principles toward planning, controlling, and evaluating the financial activities of a business. Cost-benefit analysis will be applied toward the interpretation of financial data and the development of future financial planning. Students will learn how to apply the principles of economic theory to solve problems of cost, pricing, prediction, budgeting, investment, and behavior of consumers. Knowledge of concepts related to successful corporations will include sources of investment capital, investment strategies, risk management, short and long-term planning, and dividend policy. You will explore international markets in the context of cultural, political, environmental, and economic climate, with an emphasis on developing international marketing strategies. This knowledge will be applied in the hands-on development of an international marketing plan for a selected good or service.