From the Metaverse to Global Markets: New Courses at Darden

Darden professors launched several new courses for the 2022–23 academic year, considering topics from the European Union in a global economic context to doing business in the metaverse and more.

» “Women, Gender, and Work: Leadership Stories and Career Narratives” Taught by Professor Allison Elias, this Communication course explores how gender norms influence the trajectory of one’s career as well as the pursuit and attainment of leadership positions.

» “Creating Value in the Metaverse” The new Global Economies and Markets (GEM) course taught by Professor Anton Korinek and Batten Institute Senior Director David Touve exposes students to the developing technologies, strategic dynamics and economic underpinnings of virtual worlds and economies.

» “Humanitarianism and International NGOs: Is the Model Fit for Purpose or Obsolete?” Students examine the global humanitarian system in this Strategy course taught by Professor Carolyn Miles, with a focus on the system’s growth in the past 50 years and the primary actors involved.

» “Games, Competition, and Cooperation” Quantitative Analysis Professor Sasa Zorc teaches this businessworld course on game theory, covering issues including competition between firms, trading in financial markets, auctions, international politics, warfare and artificial intelligence.

» “GEMstone” Taught by Professors Frank Warnock and Kinda Hachem, this GEM course takes a deep dive into international finance, money and banking issues, such as the international payments system, the role of the U.S. dollar in global finance, interest rates, and crypto and digital currencies.

» “EU and the World Economy” Professor Stefan Ruediger’s new GEM course helps students learn about the fundamental differences and similarities between the EU and U.S., examining the history of the EU and its unique market, policy and regulatory features.