International Business (GR)

The course examines global economies and markets, such as business customs, multinational businesses and foreign trade practices. Students also study foreign business environments, cultural dynamics, economic developments and political impacts on foreign businesses.

The course examines global economies and markets, such as business customs, multinational businesses and foreign trade practices. Students also study foreign business environments, cultural dynamics, economic developments and political impacts on foreign businesses.

The fundamentals of strategic decision making in competitive global environments and diverse national economies will be the focus of this course. Through a management consulting engagement, students will learn how to effectively develop, lead, research and analyze a strategic business challenge. This "engagement" is designed to assist a private business enterprise, multilateral organization, or government agency solve a business-related problem. The course familiarizes students with analytical and conceptual problem-solving approaches and techniques and encourages students to think creatively. Finally, the course seeks to expose students to global entrepreneurship through significant case studies, course readings, guest speakers, and other methodologies.