This course analyzes the environment of international firms and the basics of international business management. Specific aspects of organization and operations of multinational firms will also be studied.
The major purpose of this course is to introduce the international perspective of business to you. The course will examine the international aspects of those subjects and place them in foreign and international contexts. The topics covered include the competitive environment of the international marketplace; international organizations; cultural, political-economic and labor factors affecting international business; and management techniques to deal with foreign factors in the international environment.