Entrepreneurship and Leadership

lopezjc March 19, 2018Business, Entrepreneurship and Leadership

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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The Internet and its Discontents

James Covey

Tues., 10:15A-12:45P

This course will be a multi-disciplinary investigation of the intended and unintended societal consequences of global technology companies. Major topics covered in this course are business fundamentals of global software companies, privacy, content moderation, artificial intelligence, supply chains, labor model innovations, intellectual property and algorithmic content recommendations. We will engage with these issues from through the frameworks of different disciplines, in order to understand the interlocking issues across business, politics, policy and communications.

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