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ICA 413 Issues and Crisis Management (3 credits) This course examines the role of communication in crisis and issue management and intervention. Students will practice the strategies and tactics needed in handling and managing issue and crisis situations through the use of case studies and current events. ICA 423 Advanced Writing for Communication Professions (3 credits) Prerequisite: ICA 311 This course has students practice specialized writing relevant to strategic communication in contexts such as advertising, blogs, press releases, reviews, briefings, etc. The course will be project based, requiring research to complete a portfolio. ICA 427 Special Topics in Communication (3 credits) The course examines a communication or media topic of interest to both students and faculty. The topic will vary from semester to semester. ICA 430 Cooperative Education (6 credits) Prerequisite: ICO 301 The study of actual working processes in a realworld establishment in the capacity of an employee to prepare the student for future careers in the most systemic manner possible. The student will be assigned to a full-time position at an establishment for a minimum period of one educational term or sixteen weeks. The job is one of quality that offers the possibility of relevant work-integrated learning or project-based learning and contributes to the benefit of the entity. The student will be evaluated on their performance by the faculty and the establishment. As well, the student will be required to deliver a report summarizing their performance following the conclusion of their cooperative education work assignment. ICA 445 Practicum in Communication (3 credits) ICA 490 Independent Study (3 credits) ICO 301 Pre-Cooperative Education (3 credits) IBA 111 Introduction to Business and Entrepreneurship (3 credits) This course provides students with the opportunity to apply theories and skills developed in the major by producing a real-life communication project. Students should leave this class with a portfolio of their work. This is a course of individualized study under faculty supervision. The completion of a project is required. The study of concepts behind the cooperative education system and the development of readiness and various capabilities, such as job application letter writing, employer screening, job interview techniques, communication skill improvement, personality, teamwork, organizational culture, creative thinking techniques, report writing, and presentation techniques, as well as entrepreneurial skills, recommended practices at work, and workplace safety. This course studies introduction to business knowledge alongside with creative and innovative managerial practices of successful entrepreneurship and new venture creation. The course explores the entrepreneurial concepts of business management, including planning, raising capital, using business information, managing employees, and marketing products and services. Fundamental business concepts in major areas, such as business environment, marketing, accounting, finance, management, production and international business are included. Students will be challenged to apply principles and concepts to create new business venture and develop the skills necessary for entrepreneurial success. Building entrepreneurial spirit in making business decisions and enhancing long-term business success through innovation in management and understanding business ethics, character development, social responsibility, organizational culture, and special issues in a global economy. BANGKOK UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE 73