Undergraduate Courses 2026-27
EABU
SF Program in Eurasian Business
- EABU 3000Eurasian Leadership Development1 Credit(s)DescriptionThe course aims to enhance students' personal development, teamwork, communication skills, career readiness, leadership abilities, and global perspectives. It consists of three components: (1) Workshops and seminars that help students adapt to university and SBM life, offer academic advice, and provide a foundation for well-being. These sessions may also include training on professional interview skills and internship practices. (2) Mingle and munch events that create opportunities for students to build interpersonal, teamwork, and communication skills. (3) Industry sharing and company tours that foster interaction with the business community, provide exposure to global business, and help with career preparation. For EABU students only. Graded P or F.Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- 1.Smooth Adaptation to University and SBM Life: Gain the tools and support needed to adapt to university life effectively, fostering confidence and academic success.
- 2.Foster Mental Well-Being: Develop the ability to juggle academic and personal challenges, demonstrating resilience and a keen awareness of mental health.
- 3.Develop Professional Skills: Acquire essential job market competencies, such as interview techniques and internship practices, laying the foundation for a successful career.
- 4.Strengthen Interpersonal and Teamwork Skills: Develop strong communication, effective teamwork, and leadership skills through networking opportunities and collaborative activities in diverse settings.
- 5.Explore Real-World Industry Practices: Demonstrate an understanding of career options and global business practices by connecting with professions and gaining industry insights.
- EABU 3040Business and ESG Management for Eurasia and Emerging Markets3 Credit(s)Exclusion(s)GBUS 3040DescriptionThis course aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the contextual factors in Eurasia and emerging market countries, focusing on the risks, challenges, and solutions for doing business in these regions. Students will study the key economic, financial, political, social, and cultural traits of these countries, learn about regional differences and explore how these variations influence business strategies and managerial decisions. Topics related to corruption, corporate governance, and ESG will also be addressed. For EABU students or students with consent from instructor.Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- 1.Demonstrate an understanding of risks and challenges confronted by companies when doing business in Eurasia and emerging markets.
- 2.Demonstrate an understanding of legal, political, social and environmental constraints within which businesses must operate in Eurasia and emerging markets.
- 3.Develop an overview of rapidly developing countries.
- 4.Demonstrate cultural sensitivity toward, and awareness of, each of the major country / market studies.
- 5.Demonstrate an understanding of the role played by managers in ensuring the integrity of the firm and maintaining appropriate levels of social responsibility.
- 6.Collect, analyze, and organize information and ideas and convey those ideas clearly fluently and clearly, in both written and spoken forms.
- 7.Critically reason business issues and make independent and informative judgments.
- 8.Work effectively within a group and lead a team, and present deals effectively to potential deal partners and other members of the team.
- EABU 3050Deal Making in Eurasia and Emerging Markets3 Credit(s)Exclusion(s)GBUS 3050DescriptionThis course introduces students to cross-border and cross-cultural business transactions in Eurasia and emerging markets. By analyzing case studies of various real business deals, the course offers a comprehensive overview of doing business in these regions. Students will have the opportunity to strategize as corporate decision makers through discussions, role plays, and presentations. The goal is to enhance students' skills in deal structuring, financing, negotiating, and closing from a strategic management perspective. For EABU students or students with consent from instructor.Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- 1.Demonstrate an understanding of the techniques used to effectively structure, negotiate, and close deals in the real world.
- 2.Demonstrate an understanding of the different country and cultural contexts in Eurasia and selected emerging markets.
- 3.Compare, contrast, and differentiate between different types of deals and the contexts in which they take place.
- 4.Critically analyse a new situation to identify which techniques and contextual factors are the most critical.
- 5.Design and implement strategies for structure, negotiate, and close deals in a variety of Eurasia and Emerging Market contexts.
- 6.Demonstrate an understanding of the ethical challenges of conducting deals in Asia and Emerging Markets.
- 7.Work effectively within a group and lead a team, and present deals effectively to potential deal partners and other members of the team.
