Department: International Studies

CodeNameDescription
MAIS5001International Job ShadowingThis course is an international shadowing experience where the student travels abroad to learn from a proficient foreign-based leader for a minimum of one business week accumulating 20-30 hours of job shadowing/training experience. The course functio...
MAIS5112Global Internship IIThis course is a continuation of the MAIS 5311 Global Internship course. It is a domestic cross-cultural international internship experience (paid or unpaid). The students may also travel abroad to learn from a proficient foreign-based leader in a cr...
MAIS5113Global Internship IIIThis course is a continuation of the MAIS 5311 Global Internship and MAIS 5112 Global Internship II courses. It is a domestic cross-cultural international internship experience (paid or unpaid). The students may also travel abroad to learn from a pro...
MAIS5114Global Internship IVThis course is a continuation of the MAIS 5311 Global Internship, MAIS 5112 Global Internship II and MAIS 5113 Global Internship III courses. It is a domestic cross-cultural international internship experience (paid or unpaid). The students may also...
MAIS5192Global Internship IIThis is an experimental course and is not listed in the current version of the Dallas Baptist University Undergraduate Catalog or Graduate Catalog. Experimental courses are identified by a '9' as the third digit of the course number (e.g., ENGL 2390)...
MAIS5193Global Internship IIIThis is an experimental course and is not listed in the current version of the Dallas Baptist University Undergraduate Catalog or Graduate Catalog. Experimental courses are identified by a '9' as the third digit of the course number (e.g., ENGL 2390)...
MAIS5194Global Internship IVThis is an experimental course and is not listed in the current version of the Dallas Baptist University Undergraduate Catalog or Graduate Catalog. Experimental courses are identified by a '9' as the third digit of the course number (e.g., ENGL 2390)...
MAIS5301Contemporary Global IssuesThis course examines the nuances of leading in cross-cultural contexts and explores the opportunities and challenges of leading in diverse cultural environments through a travel experience. The international experience will create an opportunity to e...
MAIS5302Geopolitics Through the Lens ofGeographyThis course is an overview of the specific unique characteristics of regions of the world related to their culture, economy, topography, climate, politics, and environmental factors. The course examines the importance of geography in geopolitics with...
MAIS5303Comparative Global Religions andWorldviewsThis course examines beliefs and practices of religious traditions and worldviews around the globe and their effect on culture, geopolitics, and business. Through careful examination and analysis, students compare and contrast major religions and wor...
MAIS5304International Peace & Conflict StudiesThis course explores the political, economic, social, cultural, and environmental factors associated with transnational conflicts and assesses different approaches to conflict resolution. The course covers the role of religion in conflict and peace s...
MAIS5305Cultural IntelligenceThis course examines the theory and application of cultural intelligence (CQ) for the purpose of enhancing cross-cultural engagement. With a deepened knowledge of the components and implications of CQ, students are better prepared to avoid misunderst...
MAIS5306Leadership in EuropeA comprehensive introduction to and survey of the principles of leadership in European culture will be covered. This course examines the topic of leadership issues in Europe and how the leadership style has been developed in the European societies. S...
MAIS5307Business and Finance in EuropeThis course examines the topic of successful business in European countries. Students will study the historical and cultural backgrounds of various Western and Eastern European countries and examine how these backgrounds impact current business pract...
MAIS5308Understanding Civilzation and CultureFor students involved in cultural immersion, this course provides an exploration of basic components of local culture and the heritage of civilization of a designated host country,including an appreciation for history, religion,festivals, customs, fa...
MAIS5309Essentials of Foreign LanguagesFor students involved in language immersion, this course provides introductory knowledge of essential survival phrases, vocabulary, and grammar to communicate at a basic level for living necessities and simple conversations as cultural learners in a...
MAIS5310Short-Term International ImmersionExperienceThis course is designed as a minimum four-week immersion venture in a foreign country which allows the student to gain first-hand knowledge and experience of that country's civilization and culture alongside exposure to foreign language acquisition,...
MAIS5311Global InternshipThis course is an international or domestic cross-cultural internship experience (paid or unpaid) where the student learns from a proficient leader in a cross-cultural setting for a minimum of one semester (15 weeks) accumulating 300-640 hours of job...
MAIS5312International Internship IIThe course is a continuation of the international internship experience begun in MAIS 5311. Prerequisite: MAIS 5311
MAIS5313Urbanization and DevelopmentThis course surveys the causes and effects of rapid urbanization in developing countries by forming foundational theories of economic development and urbanization through an historical lens. It explores how public governance and economics affect urb...
MAIS5314International Relations: the HumanMarketOne can hardly pick up a newspaper or watch the news without reading or hearing about human rights abuses. Stories of genocide, refugees, war-crimes, or political prisoners have captured international attention. Although the subject of human rights h...
MAIS5315International Ethics:The Gray LineWhat do we owe one another as citizens? Does the United States have an obligation to be the peacemaker of the world? What is a good life? How do we as an unapologetically Christian university answer these ethical questions? The course explores how ph...
MAIS5316An International Threat: Global HealthIssueThis course introduces the student to global health through a sociopolitical lens. Students will study social determinants of health, the global burden of disease, health equity, health governance, critical institutions, and international collaborati...
MAIS5317Comparing Government Structures andPolitical SystemsThe study and application of theories and concepts related to the scope of comparative politics and methods of comparing various aspects of political systems. The principles, structure, and operation of selected contemporary federations will be compa...
MAIS5318International Political EconomyInternational Political Economy (IPE) rests at the intersection of politics and the production, distribution, and consumption of scarce resources. IPE considers the flows of such production, distribution, and consumption across national borders, reco...
MAIS5319International Security: The TriggerPointWhy do countries go to war? Are the reasons unique to each situation, or are there any generalizable determinants of war? This course is a systematic exploration of these questions. Our approach is organized around five levels of analysis. In each...
MAIS5392Global InternshipThis is an experimental course and is not listed in the current version of the Dallas Baptist University Undergraduate Catalog or Graduate Catalog. Experimental courses are identified by a '9' as the third digit of the course number (e.g., ENGL 2390)...
MAIS5393Global Internship IIThis is an experimental course and is not listed in the current version of the Dallas Baptist University Undergraduate Catalog or Graduate Catalog. Experimental courses are identified by a '9' as the third digit of the course number (e.g., ENGL 2390)...
MAIS5394International Humanitarian AssistanceThis is an experimental course and is not listed in the current version of the Dallas Baptist University Undergraduate Catalog or Graduate Catalog. Experimental courses are identified by a '9' as the third digit of the course number (e.g., ENGL 2390)...
MAIS5395Urbanization & DevelopmentThis is an experimental course and is not listed in the current version of the Dallas Baptist University Undergraduate Catalog or Graduate Catalog. Experimental courses are identified by a '9' as the third digit of the course number (e.g., ENGL 2390)...
MAIS5396Global Health IssuesThis is an experimental course and is not listed in the current version of the Dallas Baptist University Undergraduate Catalog or Graduate Catalog. Experimental courses are identified by a '9' as the third digit of the course number (e.g., ENGL 2390)...
MAIS5397International Humanitarian AidExperimental number to be crossed with MAGL 5397
MAIS6306Cross Cultural and Global LeadershipIn this course, students will explore the nuances of leading in cross-cultural and global contexts. Students will develop an understanding of the opportunities and challenges that leading in diverse cultural environments brings, and will study the sk...
MAIS6391Independent Study in InternationalStudiesIndependent Study courses are devised by professors to permit students to explore material not offered in regularly scheduled courses.