An in-depth study of financial markets, commercial banking, and business finance in an international setting.

The Economics of Organization applies transactions costs and principal-agent theories to study the internal organization of the firm. Topics to be covered include the boundaries of the firm, corporate governance, and internal incentive systems.

The Economics of Firm Strategy applies economic tools to the analysis of firm strategy. Topics to be covered include basic cost and demand conditions, economies of scale and scope, product differentiation, entry and mobility conditions, price discrimination and commodity bundling, vertical control, and rivalry and strategy.

Students in this course will examine and evaluate curricular models appropriate for gifted students, and will consider methods for adapting existing curricula to meet the needs of gifted students. The design, implementation and evaluation of program delivery models will be discussed.

The course provides training in teaching and managingg instruction in second languages, modern and classical, grades K-12. It anticipates and integrates the objectives, content, and performance outcomes of the Field Experiences course and the Student Teaching experience.

Major cognitive learning theories which explain thinking and problem-solving behavior are compared and contrasted, especially as they are applied to arrange for effective instruction.

Reviews the theoretical and empirical literature related to developing creativity and critical thinking and describes practical and effective methods of measuring and developing these cognitive abilities in gifted and nongifted students.

A course to prepare coordinators of vocational education programs, including planning of local or area programs, use of advisory committees, selection of instructional materials and equipment, organizing instructional programs, and overall planning and operating of the program. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.

Course construction in the field of distributive education. This course is planned to meet the needs of persons engaged as instructors in the field of distributive education. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits.