IBUS 613 Topics in International Business
This is a topics-based course in which current themes are covered intensively. The course is divided into three parts: an integrative portion which explores business history, culture, traditions and recent economic development, assessing their impact on the business climate/environment; a social section covering negotiation skills/styles, business etiquettes and internal country resources; and a strategic section, which covers keys to success and failure for various business strategies such as joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, wholly-owned subsidiaries, production contracts and others.
Prerequisites
4 Graduate credits
Effective August 1, 1998 to present
Learning outcomes
General
- Analyze the impact of current events on global economic, political, legal, and cultural environments on international business decisions.
- Apply international business theories and frameworks to analyze real-world problems and emerging issues.
- Demonstrate an understanding of how cultural differences affect communication, negotiation, and management in global business settings.