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About the Course

This seminar course provides a comprehensive overview of business anthropology and a cross-cultural perspective on three main areas: consumer research, organizational culture, and design anthropology. Readings and discussions will focus on a survey of anthropology as applied to global business, with an emphasis on solving real world business problems, including the use of AI tools. The unifying themes will be the importance of applying social science research methods and theory and global perspectives to inform strategic decision-making. Through readings, lectures, discussions, and visual media, students will explore the intersection of anthropological knowledge and the world of business.

Build a Global Business Mindset—One Course or All Three. Success in today's business world requires developing a global mindset. Learn how to apply anthropological thinking to your career in these short, online professional development courses: Business Anthropology, Qualitative Methods for Business, and Leadership & Teamwork.

Mar 01 - Mar 28, 2026

253CUQ001
Est. Tuition:
$600.00
Learning Format:
Online Course with Live Sessions
Duration:
5 weeks
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Estimated Tuition

$600.00

Location

Online Webcast

Instructor

  • Melissa Vogel, PhD

Schedule

Online: Mar 1 - Mar 28 Sun. 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. PST (7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. EST) Mar. 1, Mar. 8, Mar. 15, Mar. 22 (4 Live Sessions)

Textbook

Mandatory:
Textbook: Business Anthropology
Author: Jordan, Ann T.
ISBN: 978-1577668275

Mandatory:
Textbook: The Cultural Dimension of Global Business
Author: Gary Ferraro and Elizabeth Briody
ISBN: 978-1138202290

Optional:
Textbook: Ethics in the Anthropology of Business
Author: de Waal Malefyt and Morais, eds.
ISBN:

Optional:
Textbook: Handbook of Anthropology in Business
Author: Denny and Sunderland, eds.
ISBN:

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