Structure of Global Industries

3 Credits · Level: Graduate

The core discipline and intellectual framework for this course is international economics enriched by global strategy. The first objective of the course is to develop skills of critical thinking and business decision making. This entails learning how to analyze problems with the use of theory and evidence, synthesize findings into recommendations, and communicate persuasively and effectively. The second objective is to learn the foundations of international business and economics that are necessary for managerial success, and to incorporate ethical considerations into business decisions. A third objective is to learn how to function effectively in teams and make persuasive professional presentations. A feature of the course is a global industries project that is conducted by teams and focused on business decisions in the creation of a global firm.