International Business

Graduate

A survey course providing a discussion of the international business environment and the decisions made by managers in international firms. Historical development of international business and the current global focus of international firms will be considered. The international global environment, including theories of trade and foreign direct investment, balance of payments and international institutions, and models for evaluating the environment in order to select the best international strategy or mode of entry for a particular location will be examined. Finally, the functional decisions made in international firms – financial, marketing, operational, human resources – and issues associated with international structure and control will be briefly examined.