By the end of this course it is expected that the student will be able to :
- Develop an understanding of the worldwide developments and foundations for international business and the cultural context for managing in an overseas environment.
- Develop an understanding of the Macroeconomic and political changes that have taken place in the era of Globalization and beyond Globalization.
- Investigate the political economy of international business, trade and investment.
- Describe and explain trade and the investment environment in which international business transactions occur.
- Develop an understanding of the global monetary framework in which international business transactions are conducted.
- Develop an understanding of the Foreign Exchange Market in which international business transactions can be affected.
- Develop an understanding of the benefits and risks of the global capital market on international business transactions.
- Examines the strategies and structures that firms adapt in order to compete effectively in the international business environment.
- Examine the strategies and functions of international management in the areas of managing political risk, negotiations, planning, organizing international operations, decision making and controlling.