Course Work
This section of my e-portfolio highlights the academic coursework that has shaped my studies in Spanish and International Business. Each course represents a key step in developing my language proficiency, cross-cultural communication skills, and understanding of global markets. Through these classes, I have strengthened my ability to analyze complex international issues, engage with diverse perspectives, and apply business principles in multilingual contexts. Together, these experiences illustrate my commitment to combining language fluency with international business expertise.
Spanish courses​
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SPAN 2010/2020: Intermediate Spanish
These courses built a strong foundation in Spanish and advanced my proficiency, enhancing my ability to communicate effectively across diverse contexts.
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SPAN 3050: Spanish Conversation and Composition I
This course enhanced my conversational fluency and written communication in academic and professional settings.
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SPAN 3060: Spanish Composition for Business
This course developed my professional business writing skills in Spanish, including reports, correspondence, and presentations.
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SPAN 3160: Spanish for International Business I
This course introduced specialized vocabulary and skills for conducting business in Spanish-speaking markets.
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SPAN 4160: Spanish for International Business II
This course further developed my ability to navigate professional business situations in Spanish, including negotiations and professional correspondence.
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SPAN 4070: Hispanic Film (Sevilla, Spain)
This course analyzed Hispanic cinema, developing cultural literacy and critical thinking skills through media.
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SPAN 4110: Advanced Spanish Conversation and Composition (Sevilla, Spain)
This course refined advanced speaking and writing abilities, emphasizing idiomatic language and effective communication in diverse contexts.
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Culture and Literature Courses
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SPAN 3080: The Hispanic World- Latin America
This course increased my cultural awareness and understanding of Latin American societies, history, and contemporary issues.
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SPAN 3130: Spanish Contemporary Literature
(Sevilla, Spain)
This course explored modern Spanish literature, improving advanced reading comprehension and critical analysis in Spanish.
Other significant Courses
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PSYC 2010: Introduction to Psychology
Analysis of the biological bases of behavior, learning, thinking, motivation, perception, human development, social behavior, and the application of basic principles to more complex phenomena such as education, personal adjustment, and interpersonal relations.
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PSYC 3060: Human Sexual Behavior
This course examines the biological, psychological, and sociocultural aspects of human sexuality.
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PSYC 3830: Abnormal Psychology
I studied the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses. Used current diagnostic standards for mental disorders as a framework for understanding the symptoms, causes, and treatments of the most commonly observed maladaptive behaviors.
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AP Capstone Seminar and Research:
This two-year program was designed to develop critical thinking, research, writing, and presentation skills. In the first year (AP Seminar), I completed an individual research paper and presentation as well as a team project and presentation. In the second year (AP Research), I conducted a year-long study on the nutritional differences between hydroponically and soil-grown plants. After earning the highest possible score both years, I was awarded the AP Capstone Diploma.
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Business courses​
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ECON 2110: Principles of Microeconomics
Through this course, I developed a strong understanding of economic reasoning and its impact on consumer and business decisions. I examined competition, monopolies, international trade, and the role of public policies.
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ECON 2120: Principles of Macroeconomics
As a continuation of ECON 2110, this course applied fundamental economic principles to aggregate economic performance. I studied inflation, unemployment, and economic growth, with particular emphasis on how fiscal and monetary policies influence financial markets and the broader economy.
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ECON 3140: Intermediate Microeconomics
This course was an analytical study of basic and advanced concepts of value and distribution under alternative market conditions.
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MGT 2010: Principles of Management
This course required strong time management skills and developed my ability to analyze management’s role as a key factor in economic production, applying concepts to real-world business scenarios.
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MGT 3030: Global Business
This course examined the theoretical and institutional aspects of international business, covering topics such as exporting, importing, foreign investment, multinational corporations, and international payment systems, with an emphasis on cultural dimensions and developing cultural competence.
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MGT 4970: Consulting
This course provided hands-on, real-world experience in management consulting, involving collaboration with professionals and applied problem-solving.
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ELE 4060: Venture Consulting
This course refined advanced speaking and writing abilities, emphasizing idiomatic language and effective communication in diverse contexts.
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MGT 4710: Advanced Topics in Management Consulting
This course explored advanced management consulting practices, including real-life projects, professional collaboration, travel, and experiential learning opportunities.
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MKT 3010: Principles of Marketing
In this course, I studied the principles and concepts involved in planning, pricing, promoting, and distributing goods and services.
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MKT 3020: Consumer Behavior
This course examined selected individual and group behavioral science concepts and applied them to understanding consumer decision-making.
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MKT 4270: International Marketing
This course studied marketing from an international perspective, focusing on how marketing strategies must be adapted for foreign markets due to environmental and cultural differences.
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ACCT 2010: Financial Accounting Concepts
This course introduced managerial accounting, focusing on using accounting information to support business decision-making.
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MATH 1020: Business Calculus I
This course introduced fundamental calculus concepts with an applied focus on business, economics, and management, covering functions, limits, derivatives, and basic integration.
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MATH 2070: Business Calculus II
This course introduced multivariable calculus, including differential calculus, optimization, and multiple integrals, with examples drawn from management sciences to illustrate the concepts.
PCID 3040: Business Writing
This course focused on writing strategies for professional business communication, including memoranda, letters, reports, and proposals.
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