International Business
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
Instructors: Phone: e-mail: Office: Office hours: Hermann Juergens 514-398-4000 hermann.juergens@mcgill.ca Bronfman 501 Bronf. 501 by appointment Nicholas Matziorinis 514 398- 4000 nicholas.matziorinis@mcgill.ca Bronfman 501 Bronf. 501 by appointment
Secretary: Office:
Gina Ceolin Bronfman 110
e-mail: gina.ceolin@mcgill.ca Phone: 514-398-4000, #09662
Semester: Course Number: Section CRN: 1010 Teaching Assistants:
Fall 2012 MGCR 382 Section 001 TBA
MW
16:05-17:25 MAASS 112
Course Description and Objectives:
This course offers a small window onto the expanded world of international business. Rapid changes in the global economy present both challenges and opportunities to firms operating internationally. This course aims to provide the future international manager with analytical skills to understand better economic and political aspects of the global business environment, and how these affect firms. The course is designed to be a foundation for further studies in international business and related fields. The course aims to achieve the following: (1) expose students to the complexities of the international business environment and its major agents; (2) familiarize students with the influential players on the international business scene; (3) introduce students to the fundamentals of international trade and investment; and (4) develop an international perspective.
Learning Outcomes:
Analyse economic and global trends, changing international trade patterns, foreign direct investment flows, differences in economic growth rates among countries, and the impact of cross-cultural differences to draw conclusions relevant to international firms. Develop an internationalisation strategy for a firm that wishes to expand abroad by taking into consideration the legal constraints, ethical and social issues, cross-cultural characteristics, economic environment, political factors and foreign exchange issues. Assess the impact of
Instructors: Phone: e-mail: Office: Office hours: Hermann Juergens 514-398-4000 hermann.juergens@mcgill.ca Bronfman 501 Bronf. 501 by appointment Nicholas Matziorinis 514 398- 4000 nicholas.matziorinis@mcgill.ca Bronfman 501 Bronf. 501 by appointment
Secretary: Office:
Gina Ceolin Bronfman 110
e-mail: gina.ceolin@mcgill.ca Phone: 514-398-4000, #09662
Semester: Course Number: Section CRN: 1010 Teaching Assistants:
Fall 2012 MGCR 382 Section 001 TBA
MW
16:05-17:25 MAASS 112
Course Description and Objectives:
This course offers a small window onto the expanded world of international business. Rapid changes in the global economy present both challenges and opportunities to firms operating internationally. This course aims to provide the future international manager with analytical skills to understand better economic and political aspects of the global business environment, and how these affect firms. The course is designed to be a foundation for further studies in international business and related fields. The course aims to achieve the following: (1) expose students to the complexities of the international business environment and its major agents; (2) familiarize students with the influential players on the international business scene; (3) introduce students to the fundamentals of international trade and investment; and (4) develop an international perspective.
Learning Outcomes:
Analyse economic and global trends, changing international trade patterns, foreign direct investment flows, differences in economic growth rates among countries, and the impact of cross-cultural differences to draw conclusions relevant to international firms. Develop an internationalisation strategy for a firm that wishes to expand abroad by taking into consideration the legal constraints, ethical and social issues, cross-cultural characteristics, economic environment, political factors and foreign exchange issues. Assess the impact of