Business, Entrepreneurship, and Leadership

Sustainable Development: Using A Harvard Business Simulation Approach

Hortensia Sampedro

Wed., 2:00P-3:15P (Online Live)

This course is suitable for Honors students from all disciplines interested in applying interdisciplinary, practical solutions to global problems. We will study practical approaches to the first nine (9) United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We will use Harvard Business Simulations to gain experiential learning.

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Foundations of Population Health

Noel Barengo

Mon. & Wed., 3:00PM-4:15PM

The Foundations of Population Health course introduces the core principles, theories, and methods essential for understanding the health of populations. This course is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to analyze and address the health needs of communities, focusing on the broader social, economic, and environmental factors that influence health outcomes. Students will explore how health is shaped not only by individual behaviors but also by the conditions in which people are born, live, work, and age.

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Legal Foundations for Entrepreneurs, Creatives and Innovators

Andrej Milic

Thursday, 11:00AM-1:30Pm

This course provides a comprehensive overview of the legal landscape relevant to entrepreneurs, creatives, and innovators. Students will explore key legal concepts and frameworks essential for starting and managing businesses, protecting intellectual property, and navigating the modern innovation economy.

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Global Social Entrepreneurship

Barbara del Cotto Jimenez

Tues., 10:00A-12:30P

This course introduces the key skills, tools, and mental frameworks required to solve the world’s most complex and pressing challenges through social entrepreneurship, including those needed to launch, grow, and sustain a social enterprise venture.

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Living Forever: Lifetech and the Intersectionality of Life Expansion

Robert Hacker

Tuesday, 9:30A-12:00P

What would happen if we could live forever? Would we achieve the things we thought were impossible because time was our biggest limitation? Would humanity be improved for the better? In this course, we will discuss what it means for humans to be immortal, if it is possible, and the repercussions of immortality on humankind. We will discuss the capacities of technologies, machines and theories that may make immortality an option for humans in the future. We will discuss the impact that immortality might have on our meaning of life and a human's purpose. We will discuss our human nature, biologically, psychologically and culturally, in an attempt to determine if immortality truly is possible and what affects it will have on the way we interact with one another.

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Changing the Game

Jennifer Houston

Online LIVE, Thursdays 3:30PM-4:45PM

"Changing the Game" is a course that explores the multifaceted dynamics of esports culture with a focus on promoting inclusivity and enhancing wellbeing within the community. Esports, a rapidly growing industry at the intersection of technology, entertainment, and competition, presents unique challenges and opportunities for fostering positive social interactions. This course will delve into a comprehensive analysis of esports culture across various dimensions. It will cover psychological insights into player behavior, team dynamics, and community interactions. Additionally, it will explore biological considerations concerning the impact of gaming on physical health, sleep patterns, and cognitive functions, emphasizing strategies for maintaining wellbeing. Cultural dynamics will be investigated, highlighting the diverse backgrounds of esports participants and audiences and their implications for inclusive practices and global engagement. Furthermore, economic perspectives will examine esports' economic structures, revenue models, labor practices, and their broader impact on industry stakeholders. Finally, ethical frameworks will evaluate issues like toxicity, discrimination, and fairness in competitive gaming, aiming to develop strategies for promoting ethical conduct and responsible gaming within the esports community. By the end of this course, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the social dynamics in esports, equipped with the knowledge and skills to foster a more inclusive and healthy esports community. Through critical analysis and practical applications, they will be prepared to influence positive change in this evolving industry.

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Environmental Activism in the Digital Age

Paula Powell

Online

This course will explore the impact of social media on environmental activism, examining how digital platforms shape awareness and advocacy efforts. Students will learn strategies to effectively leverage social media to enhance engagement, mobilize community, and promote sustainable practices. Through case studies and hands-on projects, students will develop critical skills in content creation, campaign management, and digital storytelling, empowering them to drive positive change in environmental issues and foster a more informed public.

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Ukraine 101

Malgorzata Durygin

Mon. and Wed., 11:00A– 12:15P

This course will provide students with an opportunity to survey Ukraine, investigating basic issues related to the Ukrainian language and cultural heritage including art, music, literature, and cuisine, and its significant contributors. Ukraine with its past and its current fight for freedom and democracy, as well as the significance of Ukraine as the center of the struggle for international values globally, and the present and future of the rule of law, democracy, and security for the larger world, and, in turn, to develop an ability of multiple viewpoint analysis of the world and become motivated to act and collaborate locally and globally.

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Sustainable Development: Framework, Goals and Implementation

Maria Ilcheva

Online

This course will examine the relationship between Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), community problems and current sustainable and social solutions. The course will explore how various societal actors are responding to and implementing the SDGs.

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Innovation Nation: The Global Influence of Israeli Technology and Entrepreneurship

Andi Wolfer, Aaron Kaplowitz

Mon., 10:00A - 12:30P

Israel has built a reputation as an entrepreneurial powerhouse that exports industry-disrupting technologies all over the world. Visitors to the “Start-Up Nation” marvel at the innovations that have emerged from a country that once made the desert bloom.

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The Political Cycle

Anthony Rionda

Wed., 6:00P - 8:30P

The organization of this course leverages a unique interdisciplinary approach to politics, government, civic engagement, policy analysis, and advocacy.

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The Pursuit of Perfection

Jennifer Houston

Tues., 2:00P - 4:30P

This course we will look at perfectionism through the lens of religious practices, sociocultural norms, and business expectations at both the organizational and employee level. We will discuss and discover our own definitions of perfection as we move through the different modules and topics designed to aid in the understanding of how perfectionism is experienced on a global level. We will also examine the impact that the pursuit of perfection can have on the physiological, psychological, and interpersonal wellbeing of individuals.

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Diplomacy Lab

Brian Fonseca

Thurs., 5:00P-7:30P (YEARLONG)

The U.S. Department of State's Diplomacy Lab at FIU's Honors College affords students the opportunity to explore real-world challenges identified by State Department officials.

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Keep Your Money

Amy Desouvre

Wednesday, 9:30A-12:00P

This course will take an academic multidisciplinary approach to learning how to shop in an economic way. We will examine the basic elements of shopping history, the role that advertising and marketing play in social media as well as print, how to keep a minimalistic mind rather than becoming an over consumer, and finally the impact of internet, technology, and mobile apps and how to use them to your advantage.

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Corporate Diplomacy: The Role of Business in Promoting Peace and Sustainable Development

David Wernick

Every Other Wed., 11:00A-1:30P (Hybrid)

This course has been designed for students who intend to make an impact and make the world a better place using their own philanthropic resources.

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