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.
International Business I
Offered By
University of New Mexico
About this Course
4.6
576 ratings
Skills you will gain
Environmental EconomicsGlobal MarketingTradingMarket (Economics)
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week
11 hour to complete
Week 1
What is Globalization?
6 videos (Total 43 min), 1 quiz
6 videos
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 Quiz10m
Week
21 hour to complete
Week 2
Is Globalization New?
7 videos (Total 37 min), 1 quiz
7 videos
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 Quiz10m
Week
31 hour to complete
Week 3
How do Political and Social Institutions impact National Economic Development?
8 videos (Total 63 min), 1 quiz
8 videos
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 Quiz10m
Week
41 hour to complete
Week 4
What is the role of Culture?
6 videos (Total 44 min), 1 quiz
6 videos
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 Quiz10m
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Top Reviews
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.
Instructor
Doug E Thomas, Ph.D.
ProfessorInternational Management, Anderson School of Management
About University of New Mexico
As New Mexico’s flagship institution, UNM is a place where cutting-edge research and creative endeavors flourish. We empower our students to lead in tackling complex societal challenges, offering an exceptional education inspired by vision, scholarship, and creativity. UNM’s distinctive campus environment blend of culture and cuisine, styles and stories, people, pursuits and panoramas.
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