International Business Concentration
International Business is designed for those students who wish to prepare themselves to manage in businesses that cross national boundaries and to function in the International Business environment. Skills acquired in the certificates may be used in providing management and professional expertise to business, government and not-for-profit organizations.
MBA 651 - International Business
The course is designed to provide an overview of current international business patterns and to gain an understanding of the social systems within countries and how these systems affect the business. Students learn the major theories explaining international business transactions and the institutions influencing the activities. Alternatives for overall corporate policy and strategy that affect global operations are explored. Students will gain an understanding of the concerns and management of international activities that fall largely within functional disciplines. Lastly, the course will provide insight into the variety of ways in which international business may evolve in the future.
MBA 640 - International Marketing
The purpose of this course is to enable students to achieve an overview of marketing management issues, techniques and strategies needed to apply the marketing concept to the world marketplace. Emphasis is upon analysis of the international environmental factors, such as political, legal, economical, culture, technology, and infrastructure and its influence on marketing strategies.
MBA 652 - International Business Seminar
The overall purpose of this course is to provide participants an opportunity to be exposed to the International Business environment. This seminar provides participants an opportunity to develop insight into the cultural, economical, and political environments of each country to be visited.
