A course that equips students with a case-based, pragmatic understanding of international business in today’s flat world. The nation’s international trade and investments, already substantially above GDP, will climb in the next decade to several times GDP. International business skills will therefore become increasingly important for all managers. Answers questions such as: “Where does one start? Why? And how?” Examines how the international business environment (culture, history, governments, politics, law, war and demographics) affects the strategy and operations of the global firm. Includes a number of international business executives as guest speakers. Concludes with presentations of team projects and the creation of scenarios for the future. This course is offered on an irregular basis. Prerequisite or Concurrent Enrollment: Advanced Strategic Management.
