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BUSI 3704

The Environment of International Business

0.5 credit · Undergraduate

Theories linking environmental factors and business strategy as a basis for study of some major factors and institutions shaping international business strategy. International trade patterns, regionalization, shifts in international finance, research and development and transnational data flows.

2026

Topics

  • Introduction to the course 1
  • The Global Economy & Analysis of Global Industries 2, 3
  • The Global Business Environment & Corporate Social 4, 5
  • Assessing Country Attractiveness 6
  • The Socio-Cultural Framework 7
  • The Technological Framework 8
  • The Political Environment 9
  • Test #1 (in-class)
  • The Legal Environment 10
  • The Financial Framework 11
  • The Ecological Environment 12
  • Group presentations

Readings

  • Hamilton, L., & Webster, P. (2019). The International Business Environment, 4th Edition.
  • Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0198804291.

Prerequisites & course information

Prerequisite(s): Third-year standing, BUSI 2701 or BUSI 2702 or BUSI 2703 . Lecture three hours a week.

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