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Business in Italy

SCH-MGMT

This course is made up of on-campus seminars and a study abroad experience in Italy. Studying and traveling in Italy will provide you with a rare opportunity for a first-hand study of a unique economic power that is known for combining business with a deep sense of aesthetics, quality, and culture. The course is designed to be a highly interactive study of Italian culture and business, with the expectation that it will help us all appreciate the dynamics of business in Italy from a globalization, expansion challenge, Made-In-Italy brand, ownership structures, and people management perspective.

Course Details

Fall 2025

This class is non-credit
Course Notes
This class meets on the following dates: 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/18, and 12/2. Students must apply to this short-term study abroad program. The application is currently open now through May 16, 2025. Applications and deposits are currently accepted on a first come first served basis. Apply at OGA https://umass.via-trm.com/program_brochure/14287

Professional Ethics in Contemporary Society

SCH-MGMT

Professional ethics is examined from multiple perspectives such as the relevance of political and economic systems, and the cultures of organizations and professions. Further, the significance of critical thinking and psychological influences (e.g. self-esteem) is examined.

Course Details

Fall 2025

This class is non-credit

Professional Ethics in Contemporary Society

SCH-MGMT

Professional ethics is examined from multiple perspectives such as the relevance of political and economic systems, and the cultures of organizations and professions. Further, the significance of critical thinking and psychological influences (e.g. self-esteem) is examined.

Course Details

Fall 2025

This class is non-credit

Introduction to Entrepreneurship

SCH-MGMT

This course teaches how to start for profit or non-profit organizations and raise the funding you need. Students will explore entrepreneurship, networking, and people skills.

Course Details

Fall 2025

This class is non-credit

Principles of Real Estate

SCH-MGMT

Principles of Real Estate is an introductory course in Real Estate. Topics covered will include Real property rights; Real property taxation; Conveying real property rights; Real estate brokerage and Listing Contracts; Contracts for sale; Basic forms of ownership; Management of real estate; Government regulation, planning and zoning; Market Determinants of value; Introduction to investment property analysis; Market and feasibility analysis; Leases; Mortgages and bank lending; Default and foreclosure; and bankruptcy. Industry experts will visit the class as guest speakers.

Course Details

Fall 2025

This class is non-credit
Course Notes
Isenberg School of Management seniors should complete the Finance Course Override online form if interested in taking SCH-MGMT 333.

Peer Leaders

SCH-MGMT

Peer Leaders is for undergraduate teaching assistants who have previously taught one semester of SCH-MGMT 191/192T. This course allows experienced TAs the opportunity to develop and refine their mentoring and leadership skills while leading a section of first-year students.

Course Details

Fall 2025

This class is non-credit

Peer Mentors

SCH-MGMT

Peer Mentors prepares undergraduate teaching assistants to lead a section of SCH-MGMT 191/192T Transitions. Students develop leadership, classroom management, and public speaking skills and practice inclusive pedagogies while serving as peer mentors to first-year students.

Course Details

Fall 2025

This class is non-credit
Course Notes
iClickers required

Business Communication

SCH-MGMT

This course is designed to help students meet the demand for effective writing and speaking skills in the professional workplace. Topics include rhetorical considerations involving audience and purpose, writing style and tone, organizational strategies, research skills, evidence-based writing, and page design, along with assignments in professional correspondence, report writing, and public speaking and visual aids. This course satisfies the University's junior year writing requirement.

Course Details

Fall 2025

This class is non-credit
Course Notes
Once the course reaches enrollment capacity the course is full. Overrides are not available for this course. If you are graduating this semester and unable to enroll in SCH-MGMT 310/315, please contact Meghan Smith at msmith@isenberg.umass.edu.

Business Communication

SCH-MGMT

This course is designed to help students meet the demand for effective writing and speaking skills in the professional workplace. Topics include rhetorical considerations involving audience and purpose, writing style and tone, organizational strategies, research skills, evidence-based writing, and page design, along with assignments in professional correspondence, report writing, and public speaking and visual aids. This course satisfies the University's junior year writing requirement.

Course Details

Fall 2025

This class is non-credit
Course Notes
Once the course reaches enrollment capacity the course is full. Overrides are not available for this course. If you are graduating this semester and unable to enroll in SCH-MGMT 310/315, please contact Meghan Smith at msmith@isenberg.umass.edu.

Business Communication

SCH-MGMT

This course is designed to help students meet the demand for effective writing and speaking skills in the professional workplace. Topics include rhetorical considerations involving audience and purpose, writing style and tone, organizational strategies, research skills, evidence-based writing, and page design, along with assignments in professional correspondence, report writing, and public speaking and visual aids. This course satisfies the University's junior year writing requirement.

Course Details

Fall 2025

This class is non-credit
Course Notes
Once the course reaches enrollment capacity the course is full. Overrides are not available for this course. If you are graduating this semester and unable to enroll in SCH-MGMT 310/315, please contact Meghan Smith at msmith@isenberg.umass.edu.
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