International Management is the study of international firms and the global political, economic, social and technological environment that affects their organization and strategic decisions. This course provides the theoretical foundation of the field, focusing on economic and strategic theories of the firm and introducing key concepts of organizational theory. The course looks at the creation of competitive advantage of a firm in the
global arena. The readings and class discussions include both theoretical concepts and practical case studies.
This course builds on the business foundations laid out in introductory courses, considering the external market environment in which international companies operate and the strategies they apply in order to be successful.
A primary goal is for students to become familiar with some of the basic theories and methodologies of business strategy. We will discuss the various factors that managers need to evaluate in order to choose strategies and some of the organizational implications of these decisions. Although the focus will be on larger multinational firms, the concepts of strategy apply to most client-oriented organizations, even in the non-profit or governmental sectors.
- Teacher: Corinne Young