Examines the theories, frameworks and tools required to analyze, interpret, predict and respond to the global business environment. Using contemporary examples arising from globalization, students will apply various analytical approaches to interpreting international political and economic relations, as these relate to global management.
Examines new and old mental models to foster a strategist perspective in international business practitioners. Students will explore and think critically about the core strategic international business notions, concepts, tools, models and economic trade theories required by managers to manage and lead their organizations in today’s challenging and turbulent international business ecosystem.
Provides the frameworks and skills required to develop a successful marketing plan for a business, product or service in an international marketplace. Students will study and examine successes and failures of international brands and will apply their learning by developing international marketing plans for business ventures they will form and operate within a highly interactive marketing simulation.
Considers financial tools and performance measurements that are widely used in both the public and private sectors. The course focuses on tools that are required by both experienced and aspiring leaders, providing opportunities for hands-on application of tools and measurements by course participants. In individual and team projects, students will examine the controls used by organizations.
Examines theories, models and practices associated with ethical business practices in an international and intercultural context. Issues are examined involving conducting business across different legal contexts and corporate governance systems that exist across national and cultural boundaries. Focuses on the inter-relationships between ethics and business, different legal systems, and systems of corporate governance. Particular attention is paid to the differences that exist across cultures and jurisdictions, recognizing the difficulties and challenges businesses face when operating internationally. Core competencies and strategies required for navigating through these often conflicting and contradictory systems are examined.
Examines the methods and theories related to production of an organization’s goods and services. Topics include discussion of process layouts, quality, supply-chain management and inventory control, all of which are considered from an international perspective.
Examines theories, models and practices associated with leadership and explores the application of learning to the complexities, challenges and opportunities of managing human resources in a global context. The course deals with recognizing and developing core competencies for leading human resources talent in the complicated and complex global landscape within which organizations operate. Emphasis is placed on preparing students to exercise their leadership in managing individual and team performance, global workforce planning, recruitment and selection, onboarding, training and development, succession planning, and motivating and rewarding staff.
Discusses the overarching importance of change, the realities of making and implementing change decisions, and the potential consequences on organizations, staff, a wide spectrum of internal and external stakeholders, and the ultimate effect on the bottom line. Learners will examine various approaches to change management and appreciate the complexities and challenges of managing change in a global context. Emphasis will be placed on intercultural sensitivity, cross-cultural competencies, and a global mindset.