Directed Studies in International Business
BUSA-40888
This course will provide the student with a practical and professional experience working closely with the instructor and conducting a team consulting project with a US organization involved in international business. This includes problem definition, locating and qualifying information resources, developing unique insights about the client’s industry and its present and future market directions. This course will apply the lessons you have learned through your UCSD Extension program courses and prior experience to make impactful recommendations for the client’s business.
This directed studies course provides students with an opportunity to meet with a professional US organization and interact with decision makers as part of the techniques that the students will learn for creating their own business insights into a company, market or industry.
Course Goals/ Learning Objectives
- Learn and utilize professional techniques in a consultative setting with a local company or organization involved in international business.
- Develop practical expertise in international business problem definition and resolution.
- Learn to prepare for and conduct a live interview with a US organization to gain unique insights about the company, market and industry.
- Learn international business vocabulary and understand international business resources.
Course Information
Course sessions
Section ID:
Class type:
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.
Textbooks:
No textbook required.
Policies:
- No refunds after: 1/10/25
- Early Enrollment Discount: $675 ($700 if enrolled after 11/18/2024)
- 1st no meeting date: 1/20/25
- 2nd no meeting date: 2/17/2025
Schedule:
| Date | Day | Start | End | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6/2025 | Mon | 9:30 a.m. | 12:00 p.m. | Room 430, UCSD Division of Extended Studies 8980, 8980 Villa La Jolla Drive, San Diego |
| 1/13/2025 | Mon | 9:30 a.m. | 12:00 p.m. | Room 430, UCSD Division of Extended Studies 8980, 8980 Villa La Jolla Drive, San Diego |
| 1/27/2025 | Mon | 9:30 a.m. | 12:00 p.m. | Room 430, UCSD Division of Extended Studies 8980, 8980 Villa La Jolla Drive, San Diego |
| 2/3/2025 | Mon | 9:30 a.m. | 12:00 p.m. | Room 430, UCSD Division of Extended Studies 8980, 8980 Villa La Jolla Drive, San Diego |
| 2/10/2025 | Mon | 9:30 a.m. | 12:00 p.m. | Room 430, UCSD Division of Extended Studies 8980, 8980 Villa La Jolla Drive, San Diego |
| 2/24/2025 | Mon | 9:30 a.m. | 12:00 p.m. | Room 430, UCSD Division of Extended Studies 8980, 8980 Villa La Jolla Drive, San Diego |
| 3/3/2025 | Mon | 9:30 a.m. | 12:00 p.m. | Room 430, UCSD Division of Extended Studies 8980, 8980 Villa La Jolla Drive, San Diego |
| 3/10/2025 | Mon | 9:30 a.m. | 12:00 p.m. | Room 430, UCSD Division of Extended Studies 8980, 8980 Villa La Jolla Drive, San Diego |
Instructor:
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Lawrence Destro, MBA Finance, M Ed School Administration
Strategic Planning, Supply Chain Management, Six Sigma and LEAN Manufacturing,Business Management, Franchising
Mr. Destro is a seasoned international business executive who has managed restaurants, retailers and manufacturing operations in over 50 countries as both the CEO/President and CFO. He is currently a SCORE Business Advisor for small businesses (from start ups to mature organizations), a consultant to businesses in the areas of strategic planning and brand repositioning, and a mentor to students who are interested in entrepreneurship.
