Entrepreneurship and Leadership

lopezjc March 19, 2018Business, Entrepreneurship and Leadership

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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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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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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Thou Shalt Not Steal: Wage Theft & Moral Philosophy

Jeanette Smith

Thurs. 1:00P - 2:15P (Hybrid)

For many low-wage or part-time workers, wage theft is an inevitable aspect of their working lives. Wage theft includes not being paid for overtime, being paid less than the minimum wage, or not being paid at all.

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Legal Foundations for Entrepreneurs, Creatives and Innovators

Andrej Milic

Online

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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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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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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Science and the City

Tolga Erbora

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11:00AM-12:15PM

This course looks to explore the past, present, and future of urban planning and the development of societies through scientific and mathematical approaches. Causal relationships leading to present day city-life will be explored, and probabilistic and risk analysis will be used to approach the dynamics of city politics and business decisions. Miami's storied evolution and unique character will be used as a template to carrying out this study. Students will then be prompted to incorporate their background and discipline to develop innovative visions of a plan for the future based on a certain part of Miami's broad ecosystem, integrating modeling, quantitative tools, and creativity unique to them.

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Performance Under Pressure

Jason Kostrna

Every other Monday., 9:00AM-11:40AM (Hybrid - BBC)

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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Philanthropy: Giving with Greater Impact

Fang Shu

Online

This is an online course designed for students who intend to accelerate an impact and make the world a better place, using their own philanthropic resources.

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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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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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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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