Middle School: Around The World in Business

Empower young minds with global insights through interactive cultural exploration.

 

This course introduces students to different cultures, currencies, and how trade and business work globally. Through interactive activities and virtual experiences, students will gain an appreciation for the global marketplace. By the end of the course, students will have a more profound understanding of the world's interconnectedness.

What You Will Learn

At the end of the course, students will be able to

• Understand the concept of currencies and exchange rates.
• Appreciate how international trade works.
• Recognize the importance of global interdependence.

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Note: Upon successful enrollment of a section, students will receive a confirmation email from our Student Services team. This email will include a link to an authorization form that is required to be completed within 72-hours of enrollment. 

Course Number: BUSA-90052
Credit: 1.50 unit(s)

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7/22/2024 - 7/26/2024

$275

In-class

San Diego

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• SECTION ID:

  180633

• CLASS TYPE:

  This is a traditional classroom setting.
  
  All class meetings held in-person according to published location, dates and times. Students may be expected to engage with course content online during the published course dates.

• INSTRUCTOR:
  

  Vijayakumar, Bhargavi

  Hi, I'm Bhargavi, an accomplished venture capitalist, seasoned business finance professional, and a passionate finance educator. With over 17 years of experience spanning the realms of corporate finance, startup innovation, and venture capital, I've played a role in the success of more than 28 startups. As a Founding Partner at Java Capital, a pre-seed stage VC fund, I've been instrumental in helping a diverse array of businesses scale and thrive. My journey, which has taken me from corporate boardrooms to the heart of startup ecosystems, uniquely positions me to blend my finance acumen for firms of different stages and sizes. I excel at the crossroads of finance and innovation, providing essential support to early-stage companies. My expertise spans sectors like Automoti...Read More

• TEXTBOOKS:

  No textbook required.

• POLICIES:

  Early enrollment advised.
  No UCSD parking permit required.
  No visitors permitted.
  Pre-enrollment required.
  No refunds after: 5/31/2024.
  

• NOTE:

  If a student decides to drop from the course, they can receive a full refund until 5/13/24 and a half refund until 5/31/24. No refunds will be granted starting 6/1/24.

DATE	DAY	START	END	LOCATION
7/22/2024	Mon	9:00 a.m.	12:00 p.m.	Room 206, UCSD Division of Extended Studies University City Center, 6256 Greenwich Dr., San Diego
7/23/2024	Tue	9:00 a.m.	12:00 p.m.	Room 206, UCSD Division of Extended Studies University City Center, 6256 Greenwich Dr., San Diego
7/24/2024	Wed	9:00 a.m.	12:00 p.m.	Room 206, UCSD Division of Extended Studies University City Center, 6256 Greenwich Dr., San Diego
7/25/2024	Thu	9:00 a.m.	12:00 p.m.	Room 206, UCSD Division of Extended Studies University City Center, 6256 Greenwich Dr., San Diego
7/26/2024	Fri	9:00 a.m.	12:00 p.m.	Room 206, UCSD Division of Extended Studies University City Center, 6256 Greenwich Dr., San Diego