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8 The Washington Center • Course Guide Education: Ph.D., University of Virginia (History/International Relations); B.A., Furman University (History/Political Science) Business and Administration SU26-4673 Foundations of Project Management Professor: Darin Simmons, Jr. Day/Time: Mondays | 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM Modality: In-person Foundations of Project Management introduces students to the core principles, tools, and practices of effective project management. Students will explore and experience the full project lifecycle while developing a practical understanding of scope, schedule, cost, quality, risk, and stakeholder management. Emphasizing real-world application, the course blends foundational frameworks with hands-on exercises, case studies, and team-based projects that mirror professional project environments. Professor Bio: Dr. Darin Simmons, Jr. is an executive leader, consultant, and educator with deep experience leading complex, mission-driven organizations through growth, change, and transformation. He has served in senior executive roles - including Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer - where he has overseen enterprise-level projects spanning operations, finance, strategy, and organizational change. Education: B.A., University of Virginia (Government and African & African American Studies); M.Ed, George Mason University (Education Leadership); M.B.A. (Business Administration), George Mason University; PhD, American University (Education Policy) SU26-4843 International Business: Case Studies in Strategic Trade Management Professor: Eugene Laney Day/Time: Mondays | 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM Modality: In-person This course is designed to provide an understanding of the relationship between multinational corporations' activities and government policies from a global perspective. The course examines multinational corporations' strategic and managerial challenges in the area of international trade by focusing on a series of business case studies that will help the students better understand international business, the global trade environment and risk and investment decisions. Professor Bio: Eugene Laney Jr. is President and CEO of the American Association of Exporters and Importers, a century-old trade organization representing U.S. companies involved in global commerce. With over 30 years of experience in public and governmental affairs, he previously led international government affairs for DHL Express USA, shaping trade policy and promoting export programs. Laney played a key role in advancing major trade legislation, including the Trade Facilitation and Enforcement Act and U.S. trade agreements with Panama, Colombia, South Korea, and the WTO. Earlier in his career, he was Director of Legislative Services at the Global Business Travel Association, where he contributed to post-9/11 aviation security reforms. He has also worked as a journalist at Congressional Quarterly, contributed to leading publications, and is an adjunct professor of International Business at the Washington Center. He serves on several trade-related boards and councils. Education: Ph.D., Howard University (American Government); M.A., B.A., Florida A&M University; Executive Certificate in Management and Leadership from MIT's Sloan School of Management.