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While a background in business is helpful, it is not necessary for successful understanding and completion of this specialization.

Approx. 11 hours to complete
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What you will learn

  • Analyze the information needed to make going abroad decisions including timing, country selection, and mode of entry.

  • Critique the advantages and disadvantages of exporting and evaluate exporting compared to other country entry modes.

  • Critique the advantages/disadvantages of direct country entry and use this information to select the best entry mode for a given situation.

  • Anticipate the challenges of working and living abroad and apply known methods of mitigating those challenges.

Skills you will gain

  • Country selection
  • Culture shock
  • Direct Foreign Investment
  • Import-Export
  • Expatriate life
Flexible deadlines
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Shareable Certificate
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100% online
Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.
Coursera Labs
Includes hands on learning projects.
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Beginner Level

While a background in business is helpful, it is not necessary for successful understanding and completion of this specialization.

Approx. 11 hours to complete
English

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University of Colorado Boulder

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week1
Week 1
3 hours to complete

IB Entry Strategies

3 hours to complete
9 videos (Total 43 min), 7 readings, 1 quiz
Week2
Week 2
2 hours to complete

Exporting Strategies

2 hours to complete
6 videos (Total 32 min), 3 readings, 1 quiz
Week3
Week 3
2 hours to complete

Direct Entry Strategies

2 hours to complete
9 videos (Total 41 min), 4 readings, 1 quiz
Week4
Week 4
2 hours to complete

Living Abroad

2 hours to complete
4 videos (Total 35 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz

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