Course Description and Learning Objectives: IBB 401 is designed to provide an overview of global business operations, the environments in which international business occurs, and the effects of international business on the objectives of nation states. We will learn about the unique challenges associated with international business and how to develop the capacity to think globally in the context of business planning and decision making.  After completing this course, students should:

·         Understand the four managerial tasks; planning, organizing, controlling, and leading as it relates to international business and society.

·         Understand how globalization and international business impact nations, firms, and society.

·         Know how to assess a nation’s political economy and economic development level.

·         Recognize how national differences influence business risk, opportunities, and costs.

·         Be able to effectively and more confidently collaborate and communicate across diverse global cultures.

·         Understand how global trade and investment environments impact firm strategies and partnerships.

·         Know the functions of the foreign exchange market and how currency fluctuations impact business outcomes.

·         Understand the basics of exporting, including important steps that firms take to begin selling globally.

·         Recognize why and how firms adapt global branding and marketing strategies to fit country market conditions.