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Shue Yan University Prospectus 2023-24

BUS 412 Work and Lifespan Development
1 Term; 3 Credits
This course aims at providing students with an overview of life-span perspective and its
application in the workplace. The course will provide a brief overview of developmental
psychology and focus on understanding the changes of an individual in his/her working
contexts and career development using a lifespan approach. In addition, students are
encouraged to conduct field research and/or case analysis in work contexts using
developmental psychology.

BUS 413 Training and Development
1 Term; 3 Credits
This course aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the research, theory and
practices of training and development within an organization and to prepare the student as a
potential practitioner in a management role, as a specialist working within an organization, or
as an external consultant working with a range of organizations.

BUS 414 Employee Well-being
1 Term; 3 Credits
Employee well-being is an important topic in human resources management. This course
will examine issues related to health and well-being of workers at work. The course will discuss
the major ways that HR professionals could improve employees’ physical health and
psychological well-being. The course will focus on the complex interplay between employees
and organizational outcomes across five key intervention areas, including: employee
involvement; work-life balance; employee growth and development; employee recognition; and
health and safety. The course will also inspire students to reflect on their own well-being and
make corresponding improvements.

BUS 415 Cross Cultural Management
1 Term; 3 Credits
The study of cross cultural management gives students an exploration of concepts and
issues of cross cultural management in a globalization context. Students will learn to identify
and address the cultural differences of management practices in selected countries and
regions. They would also learn how to manage a culturally diversified workforce in a
multinational corporation.

BUS 417 International Business
1 Term; 3 Credits
The course aims to introduce to students the fundamental concepts and issues of
international business. Students will learn how multinational corporations (MNCs) operate and
compete. They will also understand different expansion approaches and strategies in facing
the international environments, and design functional alternatives for operating abroad.

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