Spring 2021  |  MGMT 6305 Section 090: The International Environment of Business (53619)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Credits:
4 Credits
Grading Basis:
A-F only
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
In Person Term Based
Enrollment Requirements:
MBA student
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
01/19/2021 - 05/03/2021
Wed 05:45PM - 09:05PM
UMTC, West Bank
Hanson Hall 1-108
Enrollment Status:
Open (30 of 34 seats filled)
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
Introduction to international trade/finance theory and political economy. Institutional governance of international trade/monetary policy, differences in political-economic/sociocultural systems, implications for managerial decision-making. prereq: MBA student
Class Notes:
http://classinfo.umn.edu/?MGMT6305+spring2021 Blended: Instruction will be a blend of in-person and virtual formats. In-person classes will be held on campus on selected days at specified times. Students who cannot attend due to unforeseen circumstances such as illness or quarantining requirements can attend the required sessions in a virtual format, but the experience might not be optimized for exclusively-virtual attendance "Students should be advised that we may pivot to blended or other modes as conditions warrant."
Class Description:
Important economic and political changes around the globe are profoundly influencing firms. Whether it is the enlargement of the European Union, the economic boom in China, or the recent political uprisings in the Middle East, there is never a moment when business can ignore the international environment. In this course you will learn how to analyze the international environment of the firm. The course will provide you with concepts, frameworks, tools, and practical knowledge useful for understanding the managerial challenges associated with internationalization and global competition.
Who Should Take This Class?:
This course satisfies the MBA International Experience component of the MBA Program and is reserved for MBA students. If you are a non-MBA student seeking to take this course, fill out the petition form found at goo.gl/9Y9PR5. Additional information, including petition deadlines, can be found at http://carlsonschool.umn.edu/degrees/master-business-administration/part-time-mba/admissions/mba-course-petition-form
Learning Objectives:
This course offers:
1. A broad understanding of the fundamental concepts of international business pertaining to national competitive advantage, cultural contexts, international trade, emerging markets, exchange rates, antitrust and competition policies, and political and financial risk
2. Analytical frameworks for explaining firms' internationalization strategies, global competition, and techniques for comparing and managing different types of country contexts
3. An in depth understanding of international business opportunities and challenges through projects and activities that apply and test these concepts in a real world setting based on direct interaction with actors such internationalizing firms, multinational firm subsidiaries, government agencies, industry associations, non-profit organizations, immigrants, international organizations, and other societal actors involved with different aspects of international business activities.
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/53619/1213
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
8 February 2017

ClassInfo Links - Spring 2021 Management Classes Taught by Shaker Zahra

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