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BIG DATA FOR BUSINESS ANALYTICS
Country
Italy
Host Institution
University of Commerce Luigi Bocconi
Program(s)
Bocconi University
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Statistics
Business Administration
UCEAP Course Number
151
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
BIG DATA FOR BUSINESS ANALYTICS
UCEAP Transcript Title
BIG DATA&BUS ANLYTC
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description
The scope of this course allows students a thorough exploration of business analytics and how computational modelling can be combined with big data to achieve given industry goals. In the first part of the course, students are exposed to the fundamental theoretical and methodological basis, analyzing relevant quantitative and mathematical methods. In the second part, students review industry case studies. The course features guest presentations from industry data scientists and experts, showing students how innovative methods based on big data and information technology have solved modern industrial problems. The course discusses topics including the principles of machine learning, formulation of quantitative models via linear programs, the symplex method and duality, sensitivity analysis, network type problems, big data and lasso: the Dantzig selector, and industry 4.0 and descriptive analytics: business case studies. The course suggests students have completed a basic course on mathematics and a basic course on statistics as a prerequisite.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
30514
Host Institution Course Title
BIG DATA FOR BUSINESS ANALYTICS
Host Institution Course Details
Host Institution Campus
University of Commerce Luigi Bocconi
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Host Institution Department
Decision Sciences
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INTERNATIONAL MARKETING AND MANAGEMENT
Country
France
Host Institution
University of Bordeaux
Program(s)
University of Bordeaux
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Economics
Business Administration
UCEAP Course Number
105
UCEAP Course Suffix
B
UCEAP Official Title
INTERNATIONAL MARKETING AND MANAGEMENT
UCEAP Transcript Title
MARKETING
UCEAP Quarter Units
4.50
UCEAP Semester Units
3.00
Course Description
This course on marketing covers product life cycles, marketing mixes, brand(ing), market segmentation, positioning, targeting, a case study approach, SWOT/TOWS analysis, Porter’s models (e.g. value chain), sales, globalization and international/global marketing, market studies, strategy, and various matrices.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
5CSM506U
Host Institution Course Title
MARKETING
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Host Institution Department
Economics
Course Last Reviewed
2023-2024
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ESCI: CORPORATE FINANCE
Country
Spain
Host Institution
Pompeu Fabra University
Program(s)
International Business Economics
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Economics
Business Administration
UCEAP Course Number
182
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
ESCI: CORPORATE FINANCE
UCEAP Transcript Title
ESCI:CORP FINANCE
UCEAP Quarter Units
5.00
UCEAP Semester Units
3.30
Course Description
This course teaches the importance of building, reading, understanding, and analyzing financial statements of companies, no matter what country they are from. It focuses on mastering the vocabulary of financial statements and accounting reports in order to to communicate with internal and external interlocutors. Topics include: basics in financial accounting; cash flow management; financial statements analysis; cost accounting; time value of money; interest rates; risks and rates of return; cost of capital; basics of capital budgeting; cash flow estimation and risk analysis; working capital management; financial planning and forecasting.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
80228 / 51655 / 5170
Host Institution Course Title
CORPORATE FINANCE
Host Institution Course Details
Host Institution Campus
Pompeu Fabra University
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
ESCI International Business (Escola Superior de Comerç Internacional)
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BARCELONA INTERNSHIP SEMINAR: INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION
Country
Spain
Host Institution
University of Barcelona
Program(s)
University of Barcelona
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Communication
Business Administration
UCEAP Course Number
187
UCEAP Course Suffix
B
UCEAP Official Title
BARCELONA INTERNSHIP SEMINAR: INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION
UCEAP Transcript Title
INTERCULTURAL COMM
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description
This joint seminar and internship placement presents the cultural and professional aspects that are involved in internship activities chosen by students and supports their cultural integration, their teaching practices and business practices in any other organization. Students work on the theoretical foundation of the activities of their practices based on selected readings for that purpose and investigate the most recommended resources and techniques to effectively develop the professional profile required for their internship.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
Host Institution Course Title
BARCELONA SEMINARIO DE PRACTICÁS: COMMUNICACIÓN INTERCULTURAL
Host Institution Course Details
Host Institution Campus
Facultad de Filología, Edificio Historico, Plaça Universitat
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Study Center
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EVIDENCE-BASED PROBLEM SOLVING
Country
Australia
Host Institution
University of New South Wales
Program(s)
University of New South Wales
UCEAP Course Level
Lower Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Business Administration
UCEAP Course Number
10
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
EVIDENCE-BASED PROBLEM SOLVING
UCEAP Transcript Title
EVIDENCE PROB SOLV
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description
This course examines the fundamentals of a deliberate and structured approach to problem solving, balancing analysis and judgment, to avoid the common pitfalls of problem solving in organizations.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
COMM1110
Host Institution Course Title
EVIDENCE-BASED PROBLEM SOLVING
Host Institution Course Details
Host Institution Campus
Host Institution Faculty
Business School
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Course Last Reviewed
2022-2023
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FASHION INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Country
Korea, South
Host Institution
Yonsei University
Program(s)
Yonsei University
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Business Administration
UCEAP Course Number
114
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
FASHION INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
UCEAP Transcript Title
FASHION INNOVATION
UCEAP Quarter Units
4.50
UCEAP Semester Units
3.00
Course Description
This course provides an overview of innovation and entrepreneurship and surveys innovative business models in the fashion retailing industry, with practicing ability to develop innovative fashion business proposals. As a result, the course aims to embed a creative and flexible business mindset among students. Topics: the concept and theories of entrepreneurship; to understand the business planning process and strategies; to practice entrepreneurship through a project; and to analyze business potential capabilities through critiques. Text: A. Zacharakis, W. D. Bygrave, and A. C. Corbett, ENTREPRENEURSHIP.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
CNT3118
Host Institution Course Title
FASHION INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
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Host Institution Department
Clothing and Textiles
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STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT
Country
Korea, South
Host Institution
Yonsei University
Program(s)
Yonsei University
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Business Administration
UCEAP Course Number
142
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT
UCEAP Transcript Title
STRATEGIC MANAGEMNT
UCEAP Quarter Units
4.50
UCEAP Semester Units
3.00
Course Description
Strategic Management deals with the organization, management, and strategic positioning of the firm so as to gain long-term competitive advantage. This course examines how firms gain and sustain competitive advantage; analyzes strategic business situations and strategy formation; and how to implement strategy and organize the firm for strategic success.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
IEE3293
Host Institution Course Title
STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT
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Course Last Reviewed
2022-2023
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THE GLOBAL ECONOMY
Country
United Kingdom - England
Host Institution
University of London, Royal Holloway
Program(s)
University of London, Royal Holloway
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
International Studies
Business Administration
UCEAP Course Number
116
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
THE GLOBAL ECONOMY
UCEAP Transcript Title
GLOBAL ECONOMY
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description
This course examines key actors shaping the global economy, namely Multinational Enterprises (MNEs), states, civil society, and inter-governmental institutions. Using the concept of global production networks (GPNs), the course explores the nature and developments in the following industries: extractive, agro-food, garment, automobile, and finance. While globalization has brought enormous economic benefits to MNEs and some sections of society, it has also produced negative social and environmental consequences, for which MNEs are increasingly held responsible. This course also considers key responsibility issues businesses face and discusses various governance mechanisms to deal with challenges arising from globalization.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
MN2165
Host Institution Course Title
THE GLOBAL ECONOMY
Host Institution Course Details
Host Institution Campus
University of London Royal Holloway
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Management
Course Last Reviewed
2019-2020
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INTRODUCTION TO BLOCKCHAIN
Country
Italy
Host Institution
University of Commerce Luigi Bocconi
Program(s)
Bocconi University
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Economics
Business Administration
UCEAP Course Number
125
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
INTRODUCTION TO BLOCKCHAIN
UCEAP Transcript Title
INTRO BLOCKCHAIN
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description
This course provides a comprehensive overview of what blockchain is and how it works. It explores the transition from the accounting traditional ledger to a distributed one and describes how transactions occur under this new paradigm. Insights on how blockchain affect the future of industry and organizations also are covered. The course also covers aspects related to automation of assurance procedures and provides some concepts to develop a blockchain system. Finally, an introduction to the concept of the digitalization of assets and related contract automation which leads to Smart Contracts are discussed. The mission of this course is to introduce concepts and tools to understand the potential of blockchain technology in real world applications.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
30518
Host Institution Course Title
INTRODUCTION TO BLOCKCHAIN
Host Institution Course Details
Host Institution Campus
Bocconi University
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Accounting
Course Last Reviewed
2021-2022
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FUNDAMENTALS OF FINANCE
Country
United Kingdom - England
Host Institution
King's College London
Program(s)
King's College London
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Business Administration
UCEAP Course Number
105
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
FUNDAMENTALS OF FINANCE
UCEAP Transcript Title
FUNDAMENTLS/FINANCE
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description
The course provides students with an overview of important topics in corporate finance. Topics include mechanisms of discounting, stocks and bonds, links between risk and return and their implications for corporate financial management, basic functioning of financial markets, implications of the firm’s capital structure, and key theories about market efficiency and behavioral finance. This is a technical module drawing heavily on mathematical techniques, although at moderate level.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
5QQMB201
Host Institution Course Title
FUNDAMENTALS OF FINANCE
Host Institution Course Details
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Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Business
Course Last Reviewed
2021-2022