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BA 555 Introduction to International Business
The world is changing in fundamental ways.First, the development of a truly global market in products, services, capital and even certain types of labor is changing the basic terms of competition for an array of different firms and industries. In Thomas Freidman’s words, “The world is flat.” Second, although firms have operated around the globe for many years, they are becoming increasingly integrated yet differentiated, with tightly coupled but different activities in various locations rather than replicating themselves from place to place. Understanding the interaction between culture, knowledge, and the way businesses coordinate around the world is criticalto understanding both the possibilities for and constraints on managing a business in today’s fast-changing economy.
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MBA 808 International Field Study: Emerging Markets G 4
Course will expand global perspective of business; offer opportunity to apply skills in an emerging market and explore growth strategies of international companies. Wi Qtrs. 2 2-hr cl plus spring break study abroad. Prereq: Permission of instructor and completion of successful interview. Students must participate in field study taken during spring break. Repeatable to a maximum of 8 cr hrs. Full-time MBA's given first priority.
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MHR 830 International Negotiations and Deal Making
Global trade and industry have become increasingly complex and prevalent in all business activities.The purpose of this course is to help you effectively negotiate and make deals in a cross-cultural context.Furthermore, we will investigate issues that can be particularly troublesome when negotiating in the global setting. These include: culture (the unique character of a social group) and how it affects negotiators’ interests and priorities and strategies, what to do when a government is at the table, how to structure international business deals, and ethics.

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