Studio-based experience in thinking strategies and design processes applied to business innovation in the private, public, and social sectors. Emphasis on problem solving, co-creation, and innovation for external clients in a collaborative environment. Credit will be granted for only one of COMR 388 or COMM 388. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading. Prerequisite: One of COMM 280, COMR 280. Equivalency: COMM388

Development of general environmental framework for international business studies by drawing on international and development economics, research into government-business relations and studies in comparative socio-cultural systems and political systems. Credit will be granted for only one of COMM_V 498 or COEC_V 498. Prerequisite: Either (a) all of COMM_V 390, COMM_V 395 or (b) COMM_V 396.

Role of marketing in creating social value. Integration of marketing fundamentals with core social, environmental, and economic principles of sustainability. Analysis of current sustainability trends. Development of strategic and practical marketing recommendations for for-profit enterprises. Potential and pitfalls of sustainability marketing. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

The characteristics of shipping services and the role of shipping services in the design and management of international logistics systems. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

Legal principles and concepts relating to real estate and land development. Prerequisite: COMM_V 393