| Course Code | Name | Course Description |
| IB7002-8 | International Business Environments | This doctoral course examines international business theory and their applications in North America, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin-America, the Middle East and Africa. The emphasis is on developing higher-level thinking skills with an ability to critically evaluate international business environments to explore and compare differences in international markets and their effects on conducting business in the particular region. Learners are assessed for their independent thinking and theoretical application to resolve complex topical research issues and case problems. Peer-reviewed referred journal articles and current research are used to present course material to guide Learners develop decisions-making skills required for managers working in varied international business environments. |
| BTM7102-8 | Business Research Methodology | This Doctoral level course provides students with an overview of the research process, and an opportunity to learn about business research methodology and the components of a dissertation. The course will also provide the student with the opportunity to identify and develop a research topic, define a research problem, describe the purpose of the research study, and establish associated research question(s). The student will prepare a Topic Paper and a preliminary annotated bibliography for the dissertation topic in the Signature Assignment. |
| IB7013-8 | Global Marketing Environment | A doctoral course that examines specific issues of social and cultural environments in the context of global marketing. Global marketing research and product launches are differentiated when entering overseas markets and in conducting marketing operations globally as opposed to “domestic” levels. Attention is focused on complex problem solving techniques through an examination of culture and customer differences in different parts of the world. This course also provides a new learning experience for global marketing professionals that need new methods to develop product designs and implement comprehensive marketing brand and plan strategies throughout the world. |
| BTM7103-8 | Research Design | In this course, the student acquires the basic skills necessary for the interpretation and application of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods research. The student will examine the formal research process carefully, with an emphasis on practical applications and skill development. Critical concepts and principles intrinsic to research paradigms, study designs, and methods of inquiry are presented to empower the student’s ability to formulate and respond to research questions. The resources listed below from the Northcentral University Dissertation Center are critical resources throughout the whole research process – students are highly encouraged to become deeply familiar with the resources from the Northcentral University Dissertation Center. |
| IB7014-8 | Cultural Environment of Global Business | This Doctoral level course examines the theoretical and practical complexities of operating within international environments. Managing global business expansion, establishing organizational relationships and developing strategies for global operations will also be examined. |
| IB7016-8 | International Business Strategic Management | This doctoral course covers the strategic management decisions of multinational corporations (MNCs) to enhance success in a global economy. Learners will examine decisions-making skills and situations faced by managers of MNCs to meet changes in financial and economic environments. |
| BTM7106-8 | Quantitative Research Design | This course provides students with the skills essential for designing experimental, quasi-experiment, and survey studies; analyzing the data collected in these studies, and interpreting the results of data analyses. Students will explore designs and statistical techniques to use with their envisioned dissertation research. |
| IB7017-8 | International Business Law & Environment | This Doctoral level course covers the principles, scope and basic mechanisms of international law, development and practices. The impacts of international relations and the legal environment on global business will also be examined. The course incorporates major cases of emerging disputes and dispute resolution among nations over such issues as intellectual property rights, labor and trade subsidy policies. Learners will be assessed for their independent thinking and theoretical applications to resolve complex topic research issues and case study problems. |
| BTM7109-8 | Planning Dissertation Research in Business | Students in this course will begin the process of writing a dissertation for a research or professional doctorate. The course will address the University dissertation process and aids to successfully complete a dissertation, including self-care and time management. |
