Business, Entrepreneurship, and Leadership

Westworld

Rhona Trauvitch

Wednesday, 11:00A-12:15P(Hybrid)

This course is an interdisciplinary adventure in Westworld. Our core material is the first season of the television series created by Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy (2016), a tapestry of science fiction, philosophy, narratology, and machine learning. Our course’s overarching question is What is the difference between the park’s hosts (androids) and guests (humans)? Over the course of the semester we hope students will come to realize that this difference is not nearly as large, solid, or obvious as may appear. Since we are indeed comparing, the theme of the course is fungibility and to learn about this theme we will study the philosophy of analogy.

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Customer Engagement is Digital-First

Dora Cortinas

Online

Customer experience is now decidedly digital-first. Empowered by choice and increasing control over their personal data, trust is critical, and customers expect flexibility and a thoughtful, personal touch. Therefore, the experience a company provides is as important as its products and services. Every interaction with a brand is an opportunity for a customer-centric experience that builds trust and long-term brand loyalty. To stay competitive, smart businesses are taking note and making changes to provide exceptional customer experience and are shifting to a more “customer centric” strategy, because the ability to effectively deliver a great customer experience trumps almost everything else.

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Applied AI in Entrepreneurship

Paul Jaure

Thursday, 4:00P-6:30P

Applied AI in Entrepreneurship is a dynamic semester course that bridges the gap between cutting-edge technology and entrepreneurial success. In this course, you’ll explore the fascinating world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its transformative impact on business. Discover the foundations of AI - Understand the essentials of AI, such as ChatGPT and Computer Vision. Explore how AI predicts market trends and shapes investment decisions. Dive into ethical considerations and risk management in AI adoption.

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Ukraine 101

Malgorzata Durygin

Mon. and Wed., 12:30P– 1:45P

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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The Economics of Inequality and Distribution

Jorge Zumaeta

Online

The purpose of this course is to explore the extent of inequality, its causes and its consequences, and policy recommendations that are being considered to mitigate social and economic disparities.

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Power Skills: Emotional Intelligence for the 21st Century

Amber Webber

Online

Your mission in this course will be to navigate a series of quests, challenges, and discussions to explore the world of emotional intelligence. As with other video games, the quests in this gamified course will help you build skills, gain experience, learn background context, and collect new EQ insights to enrich your own personal storyline.

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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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Public Speaking for Lawyers

Andrej Milic

Wednesday, 11:00AM-1:30PM

This course will help students develop the skills relied on by lawyers when engaged in public speaking situations other than in litigation settings such as speaking to lay groups, appearing before legislatures and municipal boards, presenting to colleagues, clients, potential employers and clients, and media. Students will examine communication theories, strategies and techniques needed for effective public speaking.

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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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Miami Stories

Maikel Right

Friday, 11:00A-12:15P (HYBRID)

Miami Stories invites students to delve into the vibrant tapestry of Miami's cultural communities through the lens of virtual reality storytelling. This immersive course empowers students to create VR experiences that bring to life the rich traditions, values, food, music, and practices of their cultural backgrounds in Miami, Florida. Utilizing cutting-edge VR technology, the course covers storytelling fundamentals, world-building, research, and VR production.

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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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Innovator's Workshop: Mastering Design Thinking & Innovation Skills

Kiesha Moodie

Wednesday., 3:30P-4:45P (Online LIVE)

This course is an immersive exploration of applying design thinking and innovation methodologies to design solutions that provide value and are compelling. This course features series of three design projects that each aimed at tackling problems with design thinking from different domains with a students environment (e.g., product, service, and spaces). This thematic approach ensures that the projects are relatable and impactful, fostering a deep connection between the students' work and their immediate environment.

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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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Keep Your Money

Amy Desouvre

Wednesday, 10:00A-12:30P

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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Performance Under Pressure

Jason Kostrna

Thurs., 5:00P-7:30P

This course aims to explore the relationship between stress and performance across disciplines. This course aims to dissect stressors inherent in these contexts, unravel the myriad stress reactions manifested both mentally and physically, and delve into effective coping mechanisms designed to improve performance and well-being. Through an interdisciplinary approach, students will gain insights into the universal nature of performance under pressure, equipping themselves with a comprehensive understanding of resilience and adaptability crucial for success in any demanding environment.

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