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Identify contemporary issues faced in the international business environment.
Analyze key concerns of global corporations from an interdisciplinary viewpoint.
Develop a global perspective rather than just a local viewpoint.
To understand strategies used by business in the international market on a competitive basis.
To learn the issues involved in entering foreign markets, global production and outsourcing as well as logistics and supply chain issues.
Integrate societal dimensions of diversity, environmental concerns, ethics, and technological change into business views.
Consider cross cultural variables and their impact on business.
Topic 1 Introduction and course overview
Topic 2 Overview of Competitive and Corporate Strategy
Topic 3 International Economy and Globalization of Markets
Topic 4 The Strategy of International Business
Topic 5 The Organization of International Business
Topic 6 The CAGE model
Topic 7 Entry Strategy and Strategic Alliances
Topic 8 Global Marketing and R&D
Topic 9 Knowledge and Culture Management
Topic 10 Global Human Resource Management and Executive Compensation
Topic 11 International Corporate Governance
The course is oriented towards individual and group learning. Each class will be centered on class discussions. Active participation is critical. During conceptual discussions, I will facilitate the process and explain main concepts.
Your final grade consists of three parts:
Class Participation and individual presentation of an article: 30%.
Group project about the internationalization process of a firm: 30%.
Final Exam: 40%.
Charles W.L. Hill International Business. 9th edition 2013.
I will provide you with other required reading such as cases and other information.