1. Human Behavior

   1. Organizational Behavior and Leadership

   2. Behavioral Economics and Decision Making

   3. Psychology of Leadership and Influence

   4. Workplace Dynamics and Team Performance

   5. Cultural Intelligence and Diversity Management

2. Corporate Governance and Compliance

   1. Corporate Ethics and Social Responsibility

   2. Risk Management and Internal Controls

   3. Board Dynamics and Leadership

   4. Regulatory Frameworks and Compliance Auditing

   5. Corporate Finance and Reporting Standards

3. Public Relations Strategy and Crisis Management

   1. Crisis Communication and Reputation Management

   2. Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship Building

   3. Digital Media Strategies for PR

   4. Crisis Simulation and Response Planning

   5. Brand Recovery and Reputation Rebuilding

4. International Corporate Law

   1. Cross-Border Mergers and Acquisitions

   2. Global Trade Laws and Regulations

   3. International Arbitration and Dispute Resolution

   4. Comparative Corporate Law

   5. Legal Aspects of International Business Transactions

5. Media Law and Ethics

   1. Freedom of Expression and Press Laws

   2. Defamation, Privacy, and Data Protection

   3. Intellectual Property Rights in Media

   4. Media Regulation and Policy

   5. Ethical Decision-Making in Media

6. Strategic Communication and Advocacy

   1. Public Affairs and Government Relations

   2. Influence and Persuasion in Communication

   3. Campaign Strategy and Management

   4. Cultural Sensitivity in Global Communications

   5. Advocacy Writing and Messaging

7. Contract Negotiation and Management

   1. Advanced Contract Law

   2. Negotiation Tactics and Strategies

   3. Drafting Commercial Agreements

   4. Legal Writing and Documentation

   5. Dispute Avoidance and Resolution in Contracts

8. Intellectual Property and Brand Management

   1. Trademark Law and Brand Protection

   2. Patents and Innovations Management

   3. Copyright Law in the Digital Age

   4. Licensing and Franchising Agreements

   5. Global IP Strategy and Enforcement

9. Geopolitics

   1. Global Political Economy

   2. Geopolitical Risk Analysis

   3. International Relations and Diplomacy

   4. Geopolitical Strategy and National Security

   5. Regional Studies: Middle East, Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas

10. Economic Warfare

    1. Economic Intelligence and Competitive Analysis

    2. Sanctions and Trade Wars

    3. Cybersecurity and Economic Espionage

    4. Financial Warfare and Market Manipulation

    5. Strategic Resource Management

11. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

    1. Sustainable Business Practices

    2. CSR Reporting and Performance Measurement

    3. Ethical Leadership and Corporate Governance

    4. Community Engagement and Development

    5. Global Standards in CSR: UNGC, GRI, ISO 26000

12. Economics and Finance Foundations

    1. Principles of Economics and Finance

    2. Financial Theory and Modern Economics

    3. Social Economy and the Real Economy

    4. Macroeconomics and Global Financial Systems

    5. Risk Management in Finance

13. Investment and Asset Management

    1. Wealth and Asset Management

    2. Impact Investing and Philanthropic Finance

    3. Asset Management and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance)

    4. Portfolio Management and Financial Strategy

    5. Behavioral Finance and Investment Decision Making

14. Islamic Economics and Finance

    1. Legal and Regulatory Foundations of Islamic Economics and Finance

    2. Islamic Jurisprudence (Oussoul al Fiqh)

    3. Islamic Business Law (Fiqh al-Muamalat): Contracts and Transactions

    4. Islamic Financial Instruments and Markets

    5. Ethics in Islamic Finance

15. International Law and Finance Governance

    1. International Law and Arbitration in Finance

    2. Corporate Governance and Regulatory Compliance in Financial Markets

    3. International Capital Markets

    4. Financial Regulations and Global Standards

    5. Cross-Border Investments and Risk Management

16. Marketing and Consumer Behavior

    1. Marketing Management

    2. Consumer Behavior

    3. Digital Marketing Strategies

    4. Brand Management

    5. Market Research and Analysis

17. Human Capital Management 

    1. Psychology of Crowd & Decision-Making 

    2. Real-life Intelligences (Cognitive, Emotional, Social, Cultural, etc.)

    3. Organizational Culture and Behavioral Change 

    4. Engagement, Retention, and Well-being

    5. Strategic Alignment and Ethics in Human Capital

18. Negotiation, Mediation, and Conflict Resolution

    1. Advanced Negotiation Techniques

    2. Business Mediation and Diplomacy

    3. High-Stakes Deal-Making

    4. Contract Dispute Resolution

    5. International Business Arbitration

19. Advanced Public Policy and Governance

    1. Global Public Policy and Economic Development

    2. Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs)

    3. Regulation, Compliance, and Anti-Corruption Policies

    4. Government Relations and Advocacy Strategies

    5. Policy Impact on Business and Society

20. Behavioral Finance and Decision Sciences

    1. Cognitive Biases in Investment Decisions

    2. Neurofinance and Risk Perception

    3. Financial Behavior and Market Anomalies

    4. Decision-Making Under Uncertainty

    5. Behavioral Insights for Business Leaders

21. Research in Business Administration

    1. Advanced Research Methods in Business

    2. Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis in Management Sciences

    3. Case Study Research and Applied Business Theories

    4. Doctoral Writing and Publishing Strategies

    5. Ethics and Integrity in Business Research

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