TROY UNIVERSITY
MASTER SYLLABUS
SORRELL COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
ECD 4499
Field Research in International Economic Development
Prerequisites
ECD 3360-Principles of International Economic Development.
Description
This course provides students the opportunity to integrate academic knowledge with application
skills. This includes experiences to test and refine, first hand, under the supervision of qualified
professionals, the theory, facts and skills learned in academic study. The focus is on practical
applications of the economic development concepts and skills learned in the core ECD courses.
It is the hope of the instructor that students will develop new skills, enhance written and verbal
communications, and develop a professional demeanor.
Objectives
Through the experiences gained in this course, the student will:
1. Acquire entry level practical experience within a business environment in the hospitality
industry.
2. Develop a more complete understanding of various hospitality managerial functions.
3. Develop the ability to analyze and propose solutions to business problems.
4. Develop a greater understanding about career options while defining personal career
goals.
5. Develop an understanding of the activities and functions of hospitality managers.
6. Refine written communication skills and demonstrate the ability to develop and convey
concepts in writing.
Purpose
Specialized, required course for the international economic development concentration.
Approved Texts
None.
Master Syllabi are developed by the senior faculty in each business discipline. This Master Syllabus must be used as the basis for developing the
instructor syllabus for this course, which must also comply with the content specifications outlined in the Troy University Faculty Handbook.
The objectives included on this Master Syllabus must be included among the objectives on the instructor’s syllabus, which may expand upon the
same as the instructor sees fit. The statement of purpose seeks to position the course properly within the curriculum and should be consulted by
faculty as a source of advisement guidance. Specific choice of text and other details are further subject to Program Coordinator guidance.
1 August 2005