InternationalHub is an innovative hybrid course designed to blend academic learning with practical business experiences, equipping students with the skills to excel in international business environments. Within this course, students have unique roles and responsibilities: while a select group will manage InternationalHub, a content depository that enriches the global business education landscape, the majority will operate iLabz, an actual international start-up EdTech company owned by BYU.
At iLabz, students will engage in fundamental startup roles, focusing on product development, marketing, sales, and finance to drive the company towards generating its first revenue streams. This hands-on approach allows students to experience firsthand the challenges and triumphs of starting and scaling a business, providing a robust foundation for future entrepreneurial endeavors.
Course Registration Info
MSB 490R – 022 (3.0 Credits) – Topics in Business Management
· Instructor: Shad Morris (International Business Professor) and Jay Raines (Entrepreneur)
· Time: Fridays, 10:00 AM – 12:50 PM
· Location: HBLL 4722
Learning Objectives:
· To provide hands-on experience in managing and operating a global EdTech company.
· To develop skills relevant to international careers through practical application.
· To enhance understanding of various business functions within a start-up environment.
· To guide students in taking the startup from zero revenue to achieving revenue, while engaging in funding strategies.
Learning Model:
Students will be organized into functional teams that mirror those found in start-up environments:
· Product and Development
· Sales and Marketing
· Support and Success
· Finance and Operations
· Human Resources
Participation:
You will be assigned to a team based on your skills and career interests. This placement is designed to maximize your educational experience by involving you in roles that leverage your individual strengths and areas of interest.
Learning Outcomes:
· Understand the dynamics and challenges of starting and running a global company.
· Apply business principles in strategy, marketing, customer support, information systems, product development and distribution, experience design, finance and accounting, and human resources.
· Collaborate effectively with peers to achieve common business goals.
· Develop practical skills that are directly applicable to careers in international business.
· Gain experience in financial planning and investor relations, including how to pitch ideas and secure funding.
IMPORTANT: Talk to the English Internship Coordinator (trina_harding@byu.edu) about how to get E+ credit for this course.
