2021 - 2025
Completed Course Work
This section provides descriptions of various courses I have completed throughout my academic journey at Clemson University.
Business
Courses
Marketing Courses
MKT 3010
Principles of Marketing
Introduction to core marketing concepts, including market research, consumer analysis, branding, pricing, and promotional strategies. Applied marketing frameworks to real-world case studies.
MKT 3030
Marketing and Society
Discussed the societal and ethical dimensions of marketing, including globalization, corporate social responsibility and sustainability.
MKT 4230
Promotional Strategy
Learned to build integrated promotional plans—defining target audiences, positioning, and creative messaging, then selecting media (digital, social, and traditional) and setting budgets/KPIs. My projects included a full IMC brief with a channel calendar and measurement plan tying tactics to business goals.
MKT 3020
Consumer Behavior
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This course continued the discussion of topics introduced in MKT 3010. I studied psychological, cultural, and social factors influencing buying decisions, with application to marketing strategies across diverse audiences
MKT 4270
International Marketing
Studied marketing in an international context, focusing on global strategy, cultural adaptation, and methods of entering new markets. Analyzed differences between domestic and international approaches.
MKT 4280
Services Marketing
Studied what makes services different from goods and practiced tools like service blueprinting, customer-journey mapping, and the GAP/SERVQUAL frameworks. I designed a service recovery plan and capacity strategy for a real service scenario, focusing on reliability, responsiveness, and turning complaints into retention.
Business education for Spanish and International Business at Clemson includes a variety of management, marketing, economics, and other courses in the realm of business. Listed below are descriptions of courses I have taken. Please view my examples of business competency found beneath this section.
Economics Courses
Business Related Courses
ACCT 2010
Financial Accounting Concepts
Introduction to accounting fundamentals, including financial statements, budgeting, and cost management, with application to evaluating business performance and supporting decision making.
MGT 4230
International Business Management
Focused on global business operations, cultural dynamics and the influence of economic, political and legal factors on international management.
MATH 1020 & 2070
Business Calculus I & II
Applied calculus concepts like derivatives, integrals, and optimization to business and economics. These courses strengthened my analytical and problem-solving skills.
LAIB 1270
Introduction to Language and International Business
Discussed the societal and ethical dimensions of marketing, including globalization, corporate social responsibility and sustainability.
PCID 3040
Business Communication and Information Design
Focused on global business Built professional communication skills across written, verbal, and digital media platforms with emphasis on clarity, audience awareness, and business applications.
LAIB 4000
Language and International Business Internship
I interned at El Centro Superior de Idiomas at the University of Alicante in Alicante, Spain, in the translation department in the Spring of 2025.
MGT 2010
Principles of Management
Introduction to core management functions such as planning, organizing, leading and controlling while studying the role of leadership and organizational behavior.
ECON 2110
Principles of Microeconomics
Examined supply and demand, consumer behavior and market structures to understand how individuals and firms make choices in competitive and regulated markets
ECON 3060
Managerial Economics
Examined supply and demand, consumer behavior and market structures to understand how individuals and firms make choices in competitive and regulated markets.
ECON 2120
Principles of Macroeconomics
Analyzed broad economic indicators such as GDP, inflation, and unemployment to evaluate the impact of fiscal and monetary policy on national and global markets. Continuation of topics learned in ECON 2110.
ECON 3100
International Economics
Examined international trade theories, exchange rate systems and the effects of globalization on economic growth, policy and development.
SPAN 2010 & 2020
Intermediate Spanish
Expanded deeper into the Spanish language, specifically grammar and vocabulary, through listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Strengthened grammar and vocabulary to support academic and conversational use.
SPAN 3160
Spanish for International Business I
Introduced business-specific vocabulary and professional communication strategies. Improved my ability to engage in workplace interactions in Spanish-speaking environments through case studies and simulations.
Advanced Spanish and Grammar I & II
Taken sequentially, these advanced courses serve students with 3+ years of Spanish who can manage everyday interactions but need stronger control across oral and written registers. Together, they expand domain-specific vocabulary and refine grammatical accuracy while building coherence, cohesion, and confident extended speaking and writing. Trans: SPAN 4999
SPAN 3050
Intermediate Spanish Composition and Conversation
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Focused on developing fluency and accuracy through conversation and structured writing. This class helped me gain confidence in expressing myself in Spanish.
SPAN 4160
Spanish for International Business II
Continuation of SPAN 3160. Expanded my knowledge of professional communication and negotiation in Spanish. Helped me develop cross-cultural awareness for international business.
Comprehension Writing in Spanish
Taken abroad at the University of Alicante. Intensive practice in reading strategies and structured writing in Spanish, progressing from summaries and responses to polished short essays. Targeted grammar review strengthened clarity, cohesion, and audience-appropriate tone. Trans; SPAN 4090
SPAN 3060
Spanish Composition for Business
Introduction to business-focused Spanish writing, including reports and professional correspondence. Strengthened my ability to communicate in formal business contexts.
SPAN 4350
Contemporary Hispanic Culture
Explored contemporary cultural debates across the Hispanic world through film, essays, music, and media. Emphasis on interpreting cultural symbols, migration and identity, gender representation, and how history shapes present-day perspectives—supported by discussion and short analytical writing in Spanish.
Spanish Survey Literature
​Taken abroad at the University of Alicante and taught entirely in Spanish. The course surveys Spanish Peninsular literature from the 18th century to the present, studying major movements across genres and comparing key authors to explore themes, cultural idiosyncrasies, universal values, and formal characteristics. Trans; SPAN 3130
SPAN 3080
The Hispanic World: Latin America
Surveyed Latin American history, politics, and culture through literature and film. This class gave me a deeper appreciation of cultural diversity and its impact on business.
SPAN 4990
Selected Topics
Advanced seminar focused on a rotating topic in Hispanic studies, with sustained reading, discussion, and a final research-backed project in Spanish. Strengthened critical analysis and academic writing while connecting course themes to current issues and professional contexts.
Language
Courses
My language coursework developed the tools I use every day: precise writing, confident speaking, cultural analysis, and professional Spanish for business settings. Classes at Clemson—plus a semester in Alicante, Spain—pushed me to draft polished texts, present in Spanish, and adapt tone for different audiences. Explore the cards below for brief course descriptions and examples of how I applied these skills in projects, internships, and study abroad.
Other Significant
Courses
This section highlights electives that expanded how I analyze problems and communicate solutions. Writing and rhetoric sharpened structure and tone; human communication and student leadership built presentation and facilitation skills; psychology, sociology, and anthropology added evidence-based perspectives on people and culture; logic and astronomy reinforced analytical thinking. Together, these courses complement my language and business training.
ANTH 2010
Introduction to Anthropology
ED 1050
Orientation to Education
PSYCH 2010
Introduction to Psychology
ANTH 4270
Anthropology of Religion, Magic, and Witchcraft
EDSA 3900
Skills for Student Leadership
SOC 2010
Introduction to Sociology
ASTR 1010 & 1030
Solar System Astronomy
ENGL 1030
Composition and Rhetoric
COMM 1500
Introduction to Human Communication
PHIL 1020
Introduction to Logic