Glob­al­iz­a­tion and the in­ter­na­tion­al Busi­ness En­vir­o­ment

Course content

In eight sessions, including a double-session kickoff, we will discuss how globalization and the international business environment influence firms. The double-session with which we kick off the course will cover globalization and classical trade theory. Session 3 will introduce modern trade theory, and session 4 will put international business in context with the system of supranational institutions and global business conglomerates. Session 5 will highlight the role of oligopolistic competition and session 6 will focus on the global strategies that companies can use to retain an edge in the global economy. Session 7 will investigate current trends and patterns in foreign direct investment, and session 8 will provide insights into emerging markets with a focus on China.