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Description

This unit will draw upon concepts and theoretical frameworks from interdisciplinary sources as well as practical industry- and firm-level case studies in order to examine the various issues relevant to conducting business across national borders.

The unit will address not only the economic dimension of the international business environment, but also its political, cultural, and technological dimensions, all of which interact in complex ways to generate opportunities and threats at the firm-level. Students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge of specific industries and firms through the completion of a major project.

This unit is designed to introduce students to critical issues in strategic decision making facing businesses in the global markets and to provide insights on the practices and policies used by businesses competing globally. It also explores the challenges, dynamics and processes involved in managing the multinational company. It aims to provide participants with working knowledge of basic theoretical concepts, skills and sensitivities that will help them deal effectively with key management issues and challenges in today’s global business environment.

The underpinning of this unit is the practical real life, real time knowledge gained by students through experiential learning. This unit is taught through lectures, discussions, cases and experiential exercises. This course will examine critical issues from the perspective of senior executives and managers in charge of these operations. Concepts developed in the course will be applied to the solution of “real world” problems through the use of latest case studies, and other learning strategies throughout the semester.

Topics

• History of International Trade and Investment
• National and Regional Economic Development Strategies
• Industry Restructuring & The Multinational Enterprise
• International Strategic Alliances and Networks
• Coordination and Control in the Multinational Enterprise
• International Trade Theory
• Politics of International trade
• Foreign Exchange Market
• Foreign Direct Investments
• Financial Markets & Global Capital Markets
• Entry Strategies
• Global Manufacturing & Global Marketing
• Materials Management
• Global Human resources
• Major Projects