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ILB 355 Cross Cultural Studies (3 credits) This course examines the differences and similarities of various cultures, ethnic groups, societies and states. The issues in cross-language communication will also be explored. ILB 444 Seminar on South East Asian Problems (3 credits) The course focuses on the discussion of the current as international relations and politics, local politics, boundary problems, security problems, corruption, poverty, developments in agriculture and industry, as well as environmental issues. MANAGEMENT IMG 112 Management (3 credits) A study of the principles of management; the functions of managers with regard to planning; organizing, staffing, motivating, communicating, coordinating and controlling. IMG 212 Production and Operation Management (3 credits) A study of production functions; the selection of plant location; lay-out and design; analysis of work systems; quality and inventory control; transportation problems; and queuing system and control. IMG 428 Strategic Management (3 credits) Prerequisite: IMG 112 or Dean’s Approval A study of the formation of the strategic process and strategic business units; and the assessment of market opportunities and threats. This course also covers the topics of planning, designing business policies, business expansion and strategic formations of each area such as in finance, marketing and production. IMG 330 Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (3 credits) The study of the nature of the entrepreneur; analysis of the criteria for selecting types of business; assessment of market environments and opportunities; functional areas of marketing, finance, human resources; and development of organizations for enhancing competitiveness MATHEMATICS IMA 001 Preparatory Mathematics Course (non credit) The development of fundamental concepts and skills of basic mathematics and algebra including the real number system, algebraic expressions, equations and inequality, word problems and algebraic fractions. This course is designed to give students sufficient background in mathematics. BANGKOK UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE 151