International Business

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: Describe the different challenges business face when they operate in an international environment; Explain the various cultural, political and legal issues that impact international business activity; Examine the international institutions and practices that impact international business; Explain trade and investment theory, foreign exchange, and the determination of foreign exchange rates; Examine the interaction of business and government as they relate to international commerce; Construct insight into the management implications of international business strategy and operations.

Topics

1. Introduction and Course Overview
2. National Differences in Political Economy
3. Difference in Culture
4. Ethics in International Business
5. International Trade Theory
6. The Political Economy of International Trade
7. Foreign Direct Investment
8. Regional Economic Integration
9. The Foreign Exchange Market
10. The International Monetary System
11. The Global Capital Market
12. The Strategy of International Business
13. The Organization of International Business
14. Entry Strategy and Strategic Alliances
15. Exporting, Importing, and Countertrade
16. Global Production, Outsourcing, and Logistics
17. Global Marketing and R & D
18. Global Human Resources Management
19. Accounting in The International Business
20. Financial Management in The International Business