MG 726 Global Environment for Business

Note: The following provides a suggested course description, objectives, and an outline. These may be modified pending discussion with the Faculty Chairs, proposing faculty, and other curriculum reviewers.

Representative Course Description:

This course will examine the global business environment and its impact on an organization's business strategy. Special attention will be given to the complexities that arise due to highly diversified markets and business environments.

Representative Course Objectives:

Students will demonstrate an understanding of:

• key concepts and theories related to international trade and foreign direct investment;
• contrasting political/legal, cultural, social, financial, and competitive environments throughout the highly industrialized and developing economies of the world;
• regional and global trade agreements and prospects for their expansion and change in the future;
• necessary adaptations in marketing, financial, human resources, and supply chain management strategies as the business moves to cross-border operations;
• current global and country-specific business conditions;

strategies and implications of off-shoring jobs and corporate sites

Representative Course Topical Areas:

• Globalization and global trade
• Global trade theories
• Global business environment (culture, politics, etc.)
• Global monetary system
• Global strategic planning
• Strategy adaptations (marketing, human resources, etc.)
• Global business conditions
• Off-shoring

Prerequisite Knowledge:
none