INB 303. Competign in the Global Environment (3) Three
hours per week. This course will enable students to develop a global mindset by
focusing on the dynamics of the diverse global business environment. It will
help students understand the interconnection as well as the global integration
of economic, socio-cultural and technological forces. Students will develop the
skills necessary to design and implement global strategies, and will learn how
to consider the impact of globalization on national and local business markets.
This course will expose students to current theories and practices regarding
international competition, and examine how to become more competitive in today's
global economy.
INB 341. International Marketing (3;
F)
Three hours per week. Prerequisites: Junior status and MKG 301.
Emphasis is given to understanding a foreign country’s culture and environment
for the development of international marketing programs and to various factors
that influence the exporting of domestic marketing strategies to foreign
marketing environments. Current issues in cross-cultural marketing are
explored.
INB 415. International Finance (3; S)
Three hours per
week. Prerequisites: ECON 201, ECON 202 and FIN 301. This course examines the
international risk and return issues facing both the domestic and multinational
firm. Specific topics include the determinants of exchange rates, alternative
exchange rate systems, the international flow of funds, the measurement and
hedging of exchange rate risk, the instruments of international trade financing,
direct foreign investment, and capital budgeting for the multinational
corporation.
INB 420. Global Business (3; AR)
Three hours per week.
Prerequisites: MGT 301 or the permission of the instructor. This course provides
an overview of the evolving nature of the global business environment with
special focus on the development of management skills related to international
business. Topics covered include internationalization of the firm, industry
globalization, international business strategy, cross-cultural management
techniques, international human resources management and labor relations as well
as the conduct of building of competitive capabilities and managing across the
boundaries.
INB 421. Global Business Experience (3; AR)
Three hours
per week. Prerequisites: prior permission of the Instructor. The Global Business
Experience involves an international trip that will be a significant part of the
class requirements. The purpose of this assignment is to use the whole world as
a laboratory to learn about and experience with doing business and managing
organizations around the world. More specifically, the students will experience
the social, political, historical and other environmental elements that
influence the decision-making process, business functions and the leadership
styles at a variety of organizations around the globe. The objective is to
provide an exceptional learning opportunity for the students to meet with
professionals, experts, and the business leaders in foreign firms to observe and
to discuss the current and future aspects of doing business in the global
environment.
INB 555. Competing in the Global Economy (3)
This course
covers the unique problems encountered in developing and operating companies in
the international environment. It also treats the problems national companies
encounter in interfacing with international organizations. The effect of social,
cultural, economic, political, and legal institutions upon policy and strategy
formulation for operating in a multinational environment is emphasized.
INB 556. Competing in the Global Marketplace (2)
Offered in the Executive MBA Program
only. The whole world becomes a laboratory in this course for students to
experience doing business around the world. More specifically, the students will
experience the social, political, historical and other environmental elements
that influence the decision-making process, business functions and the
leadership styles at a variety of organizations around the globe. The Global
Business Experience – a key part of this course – involves an international trip
that provides an exceptional opportunity for the students to meet with
professionals, experts, and the business leaders in foreign firms to discuss
their current and prospects for business in the global environment.
INB 587. Special Topics in International Business (var.
1-3)
A study of selected topics of major interest
in International Business not covered in other course offerings.
INB 592. Independent Studies in International
Business (var. 1-3)
A study of related International Business
topics that is closely supervised by a faculty member. Activities will normally
be conducted by students out of the classroom with periodic meetings and
evaluation by the faculty member who is mentoiring the project.