[academia_course_sections title=”Health Care Management Graduate Certificate”][academia_course_lesson icon_type=”fontawesome” icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-file-text” badge=”lecture” title=”BBA 2551: Intercultural Management” icon_tool_tip=”TEXT” estimate_time=”3 HOURS”]

Description

Presents an overview of the impact of culture on international business. Review of intercultural skills needed to develop successful management strategies across cultures. Emphasis is placed on assessing the environment, ethics and social responsibility, communication skills, and formulating business strategies.

Objectives

1. Explain how the political and economic environment affects decision making.
2. Compare universal cultural variables that affect job behaviors.
3. Describe the necessary steps involved with developing international business strategies.
4. Examine the influence of culture on strategic choice.
5. Explain the processes of preparation, adaptation, and repatriation in relation to intercultural management.
6. Discuss new demands leaders face in relation to human rights and ethical conduct.

PreRequisites

None

Textbook(s)

* Disclaimer: Textbooks listed are based on the last open revision of the course. Prior revisions and future revisions may use different textbooks. To verify textbook information, view the course syllabus or contact the AU Bookstore at bookstore@AU.EDU.GL

[/academia_course_lesson][academia_course_lesson icon_type=”fontawesome” icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-file-text” badge=”lecture” title=”BBA 4301: International Finance” icon_tool_tip=”TEXT” estimate_time=”3 HOURS”]

Description

Investigates financial management from a globalized world perspective through trends and integration of new approaches in international finance. The scope and content establishes the theoretical foundations of international financial decision making and the extensive applications of theory to financial practice. The main objective is to develop critical-thinking skills regarding the theory and practice of international financial management.

Objectives

1. Evaluate the importance of international financial management.
2. Compare and contrast the characteristics of international financial management and domestic financial management.
3. Outline the evolution of the international monetary system.
4. Survey how foreign exchange rates reflect supply and demand and other economic flows that make up the balance of payments.
5. Evaluate the major characteristics of the foreign exchange markets.
6. Discuss how governments control the flow of currencies across borders, including international investments.
7. Discover the factors that produce transaction exposure.
8. Examine the strategies that can be used to manage the risks that arise in international trade.
9. Distinguish the types of international banking organizations from other organizations.

PreRequisites

None

Textbook(s)

* Disclaimer: Textbooks listed are based on the last open revision of the course. Prior revisions and future revisions may use different textbooks. To verify textbook information, view the course syllabus or contact the AU Bookstore at bookstore@AU.EDU.GL

[/academia_course_lesson][academia_course_lesson icon_type=”fontawesome” icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-file-text” badge=”lecture” title=”BBA 4351: International Economics” icon_tool_tip=”TEXT” estimate_time=”3 HOURS”]

Description

An analysis of contemporary topics in international economics involving international trade, international finance, open market macroeconomics, international trade blocks, labor migration, and capital flows, including those resulting from operations of multinational firms

Objectives

1. Describe how globalization contributes to greater economic interdependence.
2. Analyze the effects of trade restrictions on the economy.
3. Examine various trade policies for developing and advanced nations.
4. Distinguish the differences between regional trading arrangements.
5. Evaluate the foreign exchange market.
6. Show the result of macroeconomic policy on open economic activity.
7. Generalize how international banking helps to maintain economic prosperity.

PreRequisites

1. BBA 2401

Textbook(s)

* Disclaimer: Textbooks listed are based on the last open revision of the course. Prior revisions and future revisions may use different textbooks. To verify textbook information, view the course syllabus or contact the AU Bookstore at bookstore@AU.EDU.GL

[/academia_course_lesson][academia_course_lesson icon_type=”fontawesome” icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-file-text” badge=”lecture” title=”BBA 4426: International Management” icon_tool_tip=”TEXT” estimate_time=”3 HOURS”]

Description

A study of the challenges that confront managers of organizations and individuals in global settings. Special focus is placed on benefits of diversity derived from interactions between different cultures. The course also covers an overview of markets, governments, and organizations as well as a general overview of the concepts of internationalization in contemporary business.

Objectives

1. Categorize consequences of globalization on countries around the world.
2. Compare and contrast the impact of different political, legal, and economic systems on international management.
3. Defend ethics and social responsibility in international management.
4. Evaluate the cultural challenges of managing an international business.
5. Analyze important elements of effective cross-cultural negotiation and communication.
6. Examine international management strategies that emphasize global integration versus local adaptation.
7. Compare and contrast the entry methods and approaches tailored to international business organizations.
8. Assess political risks of international organizations managing their relationships with national governments.

PreRequisites

None

Textbook(s)

* Disclaimer: Textbooks listed are based on the last open revision of the course. Prior revisions and future revisions may use different textbooks. To verify textbook information, view the course syllabus or contact the AU Bookstore at bookstore@AU.EDU.GL

[/academia_course_lesson][academia_course_lesson icon_type=”fontawesome” icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-file-text” badge=”lecture” title=”BBA 4446: International Legal Operations” icon_tool_tip=”TEXT” estimate_time=”3 HOURS”]

Description

An examination of the role of international and comparative law, including the laws governing multinational enterprises; foreign investment; money and banking; and sales of goods, services, labor, intellectual property, transportation, financing, taxation, and dispute settlement. Reviews the most important international organizations, from the Bank of International Settlements to the World Trade Organization.

Objectives

1. Evaluate the implications of international business transactions on individuals and organizations.
2. Distinguish between the theory and practice of international trade and international investment regulations.
3. Identify the main agencies with oversight and control over international trade and laws, including the World Trade Organization, the International Monetary Fund, and the World International Patent Organization.
4. Discuss the cultural differences in international contracting and trade policies.
5. Synthesize the body of knowledge related to international commercial dispute resolution.
6. Analyze the effect of ethical issues in international business law on organizational management.
7. Define and assess e-commerce issues and the future of international law.
8. Discuss the effect of international business transactions, laws, and culture on career opportunities.

PreRequisites

None

Textbook(s)

* Disclaimer: Textbooks listed are based on the last open revision of the course. Prior revisions and future revisions may use different textbooks. To verify textbook information, view the course syllabus or contact the AU Bookstore at bookstore@AU.EDU.GL

[/academia_course_lesson][academia_course_lesson icon_type=”fontawesome” icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-file-text” badge=”lecture” title=”BBA 4653: International Trade” icon_tool_tip=”TEXT” estimate_time=”3 HOURS”]

Description

Provides a solid background of the key factors that influence international trade and the manner in which economic policy affects both trade flow and the nature of economic activity. Relationships between trade and growth, effects of labor and capital movements between countries, and the key factors that influence relative costs between countries are also examined.

Objectives

1. Examine why countries trade.
2. Discuss how trade affects production and consumption.
3. Define important terms in international trade.
4. Describe the major theories and models used in international trade.
5. Analyze how importation of goods will raise consumption and lower production in the importing country.
6. Examine the recent trends in international trade.
7. Compare balanced economic growth and biased economic growth.
8. Distinguish the effects of trade, industry and other import restrictions.
9. Examine how firm-specific advantages can overcome inherent disadvantages of international trade.
10. Discuss international trade policies and agreements.

PreRequisites

None

Textbook(s)

* Disclaimer: Textbooks listed are based on the last open revision of the course. Prior revisions and future revisions may use different textbooks. To verify textbook information, view the course syllabus or contact the AU Bookstore at bookstore@AU.EDU.GL

[/academia_course_lesson][academia_course_lesson icon_type=”fontawesome” icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-file-text” badge=”lecture” title=”BHR 4501: International Human Resource Management” icon_tool_tip=”TEXT” estimate_time=”3 HOURS”]

Description

Examines three broad areas of international human resource management by examining human behavior within organizations from an international perspective; comparing and analyzing HRM systems in various countries and regions of the world; and focusing on key aspects of HRM systems in multinational firms.

Objectives

1. Assess trends and challenges in the global work environment.
2. Analyze the HR implications that international growth place on the firm.
3. Evaluate the context of cross-border alliances and SMEs.
4. Evaluate the issues relating to training and developing expatriates for international assignments.
5. Evaluate the key components of an international compensation program.
6. Summarize the repatriation process and job-related issues.
7. Explain the formation of regional economic zones such as the European Union and the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC).
8. Predict trends and future challenges, both managerial and academic, that are likely to have an impact on IHRM.

PreRequisites

None

Textbook(s)

* Disclaimer: Textbooks listed are based on the last open revision of the course. Prior revisions and future revisions may use different textbooks. To verify textbook information, view the course syllabus or contact the AU Bookstore at bookstore@AU.EDU.GL

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