MGT X200.7 - Analyzing the American Workplace

Course Description

To be an effective employee in the United States, you need to understand how organizational systems work, have a clear understanding of your assigned roles and responsibilities, and how they relate to an organization’s goals. You will explore the American work culture, and compare it to other countries’ work cultures, including students’ home countries, while investigating a specific U.S. organization through workplace observation. In-class, you will share your American workplace observations and discuss common, work-related issues. Priority is also given to developing skills in:

• team work
• problem solving
• decision making
• leadership
• communication
• time management

A final emphasis will be placed on leveraging your internship experiences, KSA’s (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities), and competencies, while enhancing your online, professional profiles for ongoing career development and growth.

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

• Applied Management : Internship
• Big Data Technologies : Internship
• Bioengineering Management : Internship
• Digital Marketing : Internship
• Engineering Management : Internship
• Event Management : Internship
• Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management : Internship
• Management. : Internship
• Project Management : Internship
• Sports Management : Internship
• Tourism & Hospitality Management : Internship