Second Year Syllabus - Themes and Topics

Thematic program for the second year (COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL MAINSTREAMS)

Main themes	Examples of related sub-themes
Outsourcing	Legal and compliance issues Global reach and market expansion Data security and privacy concerns
Negotiating	Awareness of rightropes Interpersonal sensitivity Avoidance of intransigence and conflict intensity
Global communication	Verbal /non-verbal Body language impact Telephoning, interviewing, giving presentations/ ICT
Dropshipping	Digital literacy Designing and creating unique-looking stores Predicting competitiveness and change
Franchising	Consumer services franchises Multi-brand franchisor platforms Private equity
Money and international trade	Central bank policies Financing trade Growth of industries
Digitalization	Awareness of IT Automation Upskilling / cybersecurity/AI/ 5G for business