We live in a world of intensifying global relationships, one in which international business has become the key determinant of economic development and prosperity. This course, Global Business Environment, Part I, introduces students to a fundamental understanding of the socioeconomic political, cultural, and linguistic environment in which international businesses operate. This course utilizes an inquiry-based approach to understanding country level relationships in the Global Business Environment. It surveys the global business environment by asking and answering key questions about society, the global economy, cultures, institutions and languages. The questions we will ask are: 1. What is Globalization?, 2. Is Globalization New?, 3. How do Political and Social Institutions impact National Economic Development?, 4. What is the role of Culture?, 5. What are the Gains from Trade?6. Free Trade, Free-r Trade or Managed Trade?, 7. What are Foreign Currencies and how are Exchange Rates Determined?, 8. What does the Current Global Business Environment look like? This inquiry-based approach creates reflective opportunities for students to better understand the environment in which businesses operate. Lectures are delivered in an engaging manner, which encourages reflection and inquiry.
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International Business I
About this Course
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Flexible deadlines
Approx. 6 hours to complete
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week 1
What is Globalization?
Week 2
Is Globalization New?
Week 3
How do Political and Social Institutions impact National Economic Development?
Week 4
What is the role of Culture?
Reviews
4.6
TOP REVIEWS FROM INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS I
Introductory insights to the world of Global Business. Dr. Thomas is a good story teller. It helps to think of the lectures as a series of stories that happened around the globe relating to trade.
Though I have worked in MNC with and people across the globe, learning the theoretical aspects of business helps you understand the process better and hence improve your work.\n\nBest Wishes.
I love everything about this course, from the length of the lesson to the way the instructor teaches and all the knowledge I've got. Can't be any happier with it. Thanks for the opportunity!
Great and easy to understand materials which give solid understanding of rules of the trading game on our planet. Highly recommended for those who interesting in international business.
Loved seeing his screen with the data/websites it came from; absolute and comparative examples were very helpful along with understanding tariffs and impacts and trade agreements.
International scenario has been explained with examples in easy understandable language. Keep up the good work Very interesting and dynamic course. Good in site has been given .
I can't believe that, it's marvelous and very benefit site, easy to learn and improve your abilities.\n\nLots of thanks for every one share in this site and it's success.
Good introduction to International Business. Well structured module and concepts explained in a simple way with good examples. Quizzes could be a bit more challenging.
I am a technicl person so I haven't known everything about business. The course have helped me a lot in business field. Thank you so much for International Business.
Thank you Mr.Thomas for creating this course. I highly appreciate your videos. The course is really helpful and it's kind of an eye-opener. Start learning IB2 now.
This was a wonderful source of information. My background is Political Science, and I am always looking to gain and learn new information.
This course is very informative on all global trade practice and to understand the way of how trade works on the Global environment
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University of New Mexico
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