International Business I

University of New Mexico

About this Course

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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.

Learner Career Outcomes

38%

started a new career after completing these courses

36%

got a tangible career benefit from this course

12%

got a pay increase or promotion

Shareable Certificate

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Approx. 8 hours to complete

English

Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (Brazilian), Italian, Vietnamese, Korean, German, Russian, Turkish, English, Spanish, Chinese

Skills you will gain

Environmental EconomicsGlobal MarketingTradingMarket (Economics)

Learner Career Outcomes

38%

started a new career after completing these courses

36%

got a tangible career benefit from this course

12%

got a pay increase or promotion

Shareable Certificate

Earn a Certificate upon completion

100% online

Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.

Flexible deadlines

Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.

Approx. 8 hours to complete

English

Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (Brazilian), Italian, Vietnamese, Korean, German, Russian, Turkish, English, Spanish, Chinese

Instructor

Instructor rating

4.65/5 (214 Ratings)

Doug E Thomas, Ph.D.

Professor

International Management, Anderson School of Management

111,391 Learners

6 Courses

Offered by

University of New Mexico

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

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Week

Week 1

1 hour to complete

Week 1

What is Globalization?

1 hour to complete

6 videos (Total 43 min)

6 videos

Module 1, Intro7m

Module 1, Part 19m

Module 1, Part 26m

Module 1, Part 35m

Module 1, Part 46m

Module 1, Part 57m

1 practice exercise

Module 1 Quiz30m

Week

Week 2

1 hour to complete

Week 2

Is Globalization New?

1 hour to complete

7 videos (Total 37 min)

7 videos

Module 2, Intro3m

Module 2, Part 15m

Module 2, Part 25m

Module 2, Part 36m

Module 2, Part 44m

Module 2, Part 54m

Module 2, Part 66m

1 practice exercise

Module 2 Quiz30m

Week

Week 3

2 hours to complete

Week 3

How do Political and Social Institutions impact National Economic Development?

2 hours to complete

8 videos (Total 63 min)

8 videos

Module 3, Intro14m

Module 3, Part 16m

Module 3, Part 26m

Module 3, Part 37m

Module 3, Part 411m

Module 3, Part 56m

Module 3, Part 65m

Module 3, Part 75m

1 practice exercise

Module 3 Quiz30m

Week

Week 4

1 hour to complete

Week 4

What is the role of Culture?

1 hour to complete

6 videos (Total 44 min)

6 videos

Module 4, Intro5m

Module 4, Part 19m

Module 4, Part 27m

Module 4, Part 37m

Module 4, Part 45m

Module 4, Part 58m

1 practice exercise

Module 4 Quiz30m

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International Business I