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International Business

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Mason A Carpenter, University of Wisconsin at Madison

Sanjyot P Dunung, Atma Global

Copyright Year: 2011

ISBN 13: 9781453312995

Publisher: Saylor Foundation

Language: English

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Reviewed by Ashley Beleny, Instructor, Virginia Tech on 4/11/22

The textbook covers a range of issues; however, it goes into areas that are beyond the scope of international business and increases the large about of information to be covered in one semester. read more

Comprehensiveness rating: 4 see less

The textbook covers a range of issues; however, it goes into areas that are beyond the scope of international business and increases the large about of information to be covered in one semester.

Content Accuracy rating: 2

The book is overall accurate, but it needs to be updated. Case studies, information about the current status of China, the WTO and international trade agreements all are out of date.

Relevance/Longevity rating: 5

Trade agreements have changed, such a the RCEP being negotiated, and those changes have affected a number of geopolitical elements that should be acknowledged.

Clarity rating: 4

The book is written in a very conversational tone which is easy to read.

Consistency rating: 5

It is very consistent throughout in its organization.

Modularity rating: 5

The book is divided into sections that can be moved around and organized as is desired for the course.

Organization/Structure/Flow rating: 4

The structure is a little awkward in the order I would put things and the emphasis I would put on different areas. It skips from one area to another, but overall that makes it more modular if the course is organized in a way that just necessitates readings or sections that can be inserted into the course.

Interface rating: 5

The book is laid out clearly.

Grammatical Errors rating: 5

There are not a significant number of grammatical errors to skew the understanding or flow of the textbook.

Cultural Relevance rating: 4

Culture is a key issue for international business. The cultural section of the book doesn't continue to go into how culture affects how businesses operate to the point appropriate for this course.

The highlighted words that are emphasized in the book are not the keywords in the situation.

Reviewed by Samira Hussein, Professor, Business Administration, Johnson County Community College on 5/30/21

I currently use a textbook from a major publisher which is an introductory text in international business, much like this one. I find that the topics in both texts are comparable. I would not need another text to supplement the material. However,... read more

Comprehensiveness rating: 5 see less

I currently use a textbook from a major publisher which is an introductory text in international business, much like this one. I find that the topics in both texts are comparable. I would not need another text to supplement the material. However, as others have mentioned in their review, the examples seem dated. As long as I emphasized the theoretical part, I would be fine with adopting the textbook. Also, each sub heading is organized with "key takeaways", discussion questions, and a summary. All of this provides reader friendly pedagogy.

Content Accuracy rating: 5

No inaccuracies were noted. The examples provided throughout the textbook provide multiple perspectives, due to which this textbook will enjoy broad appeal to many instructors.

As long as instructors use the book to provide a framework of international business, the textbook will provide the foundation in a comprehensive manner. In the digital world where newsletters to supplement the textbook also become dated, instructors can always add currency to this textbook by providing examples that are current. The book is very relevant to a foundational course since it covers all aspects of international business.

Clarity rating: 5

The prose is written in a manner that creates interest in the topics. I found myself drawn to the several topics and sub topics because of the interesting examples given from not just one part of the globe, but all over. The points made in these headings and sub-headings are summarized, and also practical tips are given quite often. All this provides clarity for the reader.

Consistency is the biggest appeal of this textbook. By the second or the third chapter the reader knows what to expect, and how terminology will be understood through examples, and practical applications.

Modularity rating: 4

Although, I am used to chunking the chapters into sections, I believe that instructors can easily divide the various chapters into broader themes. The author provides each sub-heading as a comprehensive reading assignment. Bibliography is provided at the end of each section which can be assigned as further reading and research for the students.

I would rearrange the topics differently since there are some chapters that would logically flow better next to each other. Sub themes can be created by re-arranging the chapters differently.

Interface rating: 3

I found the blue text within the chapter distracting since they are not hyperlinked. Also, many of the hyperlinks at the end of the section are not functional. The text does not offer many images that may enhance the explanation provided. This creates lack of interest for the reader. However, the images that are provided are relevant within the context of the discussion.

There are no grammatical errors.

Cultural Relevance rating: 5

The very fact that the book provides examples from all over the world rather than certain economies demonstrates cultural sensitivity to me. Furthermore, the examples are interesting and create curiosity for the different regions of the world.

I found the textbook to be relevant, user friendly, and fairly comprehensive. However, with all the bells and whistles provided by textbook publishers, the accuracy of working links, and superior supplements provided for the textbooks a strong draw towards sticking with the publishers. This by no means implies that this text cannot be used as is. If power points, testbanks and other supplements can be added, some of the negatives of this textbook can be easily overlooked. The price is just right ($0)!!

Reviewed by Trunnis Goggins, Adjunct Instructor of Business, Trine University on 4/16/21

This textbook does a great job at providing the basics and foundation of international business. However based on the ever dynamic and changing world of international business, some information is a little dated. read more

This textbook does a great job at providing the basics and foundation of international business. However based on the ever dynamic and changing world of international business, some information is a little dated.

The author does a great job at presenting well-founded and peer reviewed facts. Again due to the rapidly changing laws and trade agreements, it is rather difficult to maintain accuracy in a book like this even from one semester to the next.

This book does a great job at presenting the fundamentals. There are only some aspects of this textbook that may deem to be obsolete. However, the foundational approach of this textbook does give the student a clear and concise description of the inner workings of international business.

The book is well written and does provide real-world scenarios. These scenarios can be extremely helpful in understanding the technical and academic aspects of international business.

The author does a fantastic job of providing a consistent message.

This textbook is written in a way that builds from one chapter to the next. It is easy to follow and its sequence allows the student to continually build on prior learning from prior chapters.

Organization/Structure/Flow rating: 5

This textbook is very organized and very well planned.

Extremely manageable interface.

I found no grammatical errors

This book was written in a fashion that was sensitive to all cultures. It also gave very valuable insight to the ethical values and cultures of many other economic systems throughout the world.

Reviewed by Ruby Lee, Professor, Florida State University on 11/5/18

The text covers a wide range of topics that are important and timely to international business. Instructors who teach international marketing should also find the text helpful. Nonetheless, the text does not provide index or glossary. read more

The text covers a wide range of topics that are important and timely to international business. Instructors who teach international marketing should also find the text helpful. Nonetheless, the text does not provide index or glossary.

The content is absolutely unbiased and accurate at the time of writing. Many examples and cases discussed in the text are real companies and their issues are continuing.

The text is highly relevant and up-to-date. Examples are well used. The theory and most concepts will not be obsolete within a short period of time. However, the challenge of teaching international business is that companies are consistently changing, revising their strategies, and making various adaptations to stay afloat, and therefore some of the examples (e.g., Google in China) might need to get updates more frequently than others. But it should be relatively easy and straightforward to implement.

The text is easy to understand and follow. Examples are abundant to adequately illustrate various concepts or terminology used in the text. But it would be better if a glossary was included.

The text is highly consistent. Examples (opening cases), contents, and exercises to reinforce students' learning are in order.

The book's modularity follows most mainstream IB textbooks. So, it should not be a problem for instructors to switch from their current text to this one. Each chapter is well organized with smaller reading sections. This definitely allows instructors to pick and choose the topics that fit into their curriculum.

The topics in the text are well organized and presented. Examples (opening cases), contents, and exercises to reinforce students' learning are in order. It would be very helpful if the beginning of each chapter has a table of content.

Interface rating: 4

The text does not have many images and charts. So, I don't see any interface issues.

The text is written in plain English. I do not spot any grammatical errors.

The text is very culturally sensitive indeed. It uses examples from different parts of the world. It further includes real company examples from various countries across the globe to demonstrate the challenge of conducting international business. It's really a nice text.

The text is wonderful overall. Please include a table of content of the text, a table of content for each chapter, a chapter summary, a glossary. More tables and figures to illustrate some of the contents would be helpful too.

Reviewed by Barry Hawkey, Adjunct Faculty, Portland Community College on 6/19/18

This is a massive text, and seems to cover everything I’d need in my International Marketing course. Without a table of contents or an index, however, it is difficult to understand the complete flow of this 730-page text! Any instructor using... read more

Comprehensiveness rating: 3 see less

This is a massive text, and seems to cover everything I’d need in my International Marketing course. Without a table of contents or an index, however, it is difficult to understand the complete flow of this 730-page text! Any instructor using this text would need to begin by constructing their own.

This text seems to be very professionally written, and I have found no errors or evidence of bias. I would recommend it to college-level instructors

Relevance/Longevity rating: 4

International Marketing is a rapidly changing topic, so it is difficult to write a text with examples that will not seem out of date in a few years. Examples in this text include Coca-Cola, DeBeers, and Google, which seem unlikely to be rendered obsolete any time soon.

The text is well-organized by section and subsection, but the lack of a table of contents or index makes it very difficult to find every reference to a particular topic. Without those, future updates will be very hard to integrate.

The text is very professionally written. Sentence structures and explanations are easy to follow, and should be easily accessible to college-level students.

Consistency rating: 4

The text is professionally written, and appears well laid-out. I do not see much evidence of language or concepts building on themselves, or of early topics being referenced in later chapters, however. There is also no glossary, and key words do not seem to be given highlighted definitions in the text. Still, the overall voice of the text is very consisent.

The case studies and matching exercises given in every chapter are a huge help, and make the massive text much more approachable to readers.

While the case studies, “amusing anecdotes” and exercises are very helpful, in some areas they seem to overwhelm the actual text. For example, Section 5.3, on The United Nations and the Impact of Trade, begins on page 252 and continues for 9 pages. If you remove all of the ‘asides,’ however, you are left with only 4 pages! More than half of the section is spent on asides.

The lack of any pictures or illustrations hinders reader understanding in some places. For example, the ‘6 Steps of Scenario Planning’ on page 397 would greatly benefit from a flowchart or diagram.

Organization/Structure/Flow rating: 2

The text does not have a table of contents or index! This makes it very hard to use as a reference, and they should definitely be added. At 730 pages, the lack of a table of contents even makes it hard for an instructor to get a handle on what the book offers.

Interface rating: 2

Blue, underlined text of chapter and section headings are not working hyperlinks, although they seemed designed to look like them.

The lack of pictures and illustrations make these text tiring to read. It always makes the text ‘feel’ unprofessional, although the content itself is great.

This text is very professionally written. I have not found any grammatical errors.

This text appears to be very professionally written. I have not found any evidence of cultural insensitivity, and the examples appear to come from many different countries. It is a large text, however, and I have not read all 730 pages.

While I understand that intellectual property rights somehow must require this book be published with the phrase “Author’s Name retracted as requested by the work’s original creator or licensee,” it is disconcerting to see that phrase appear again and again. That phrase is given 15 times in total, and I expect it will cause readers to question the quality of the content, unfortunately.

Table of Contents

• Chapter 1: Introduction
• Chapter 2: International Trade and Foreign Direct Investment
• Chapter 3: Culture and Business
• Chapter 4: World Economies
• Chapter 5: Global and Regional Economic Cooperation and Integration
• Chapter 6: International Monetary System
• Chapter 7: Foreign Exchange and the Global Capital Markets
• Chapter 8: International Expansion and Global Market Opportunity Assessment
• Chapter 9: Exporting, Importing, and Global Sourcing
• Chapter 10: Strategy and International Business
• Chapter 11: Global Entrepreneurship and Intrapreneurship
• Chapter 12: Winning through Effective, Global Talent Management
• Chapter 13: Harnessing the Engine of Global Innovation
• Chapter 14: Competing Effectively through Global Marketing, Distribution, and Supply-Chain Management
• Chapter 15: Understanding the Roles of Finance and Accounting in Global Competitive Advantage

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About the book.

International Business is one of the most challenging and exciting courses to teach in the Business School. To teach a current, dynamic and complete course you need a textbook by authors as passionate and informed about International Business as you are.

Carpenter and Dunung's International Business: The Opportunities and Challenges of a Flat World provides exploration into building, leading, and thriving in global organizations in an increasingly flat world. The authors define ”Flat world“ as one where service industries that dwarf manufacturing industries in terms of scale and scope, an Internet that pervades life and work, and networks define modern businesses, whether service or manufacturing. Carpenter and Dunung's text is designed to speak to technologically-savvy students who see national borders as bridges and not barriers.

The authors use the lexicon of international business, and additionally, develop students' knowledge of international contexts with the aim that they may launch, run, and work in any organization that is global in scope (or is wrestling with global competition or other global threats).

The textbook is organized in 5 Sections:

• Section 1 introduces the global business course and concludes with a chapter on seizing global opportunities.
• Section 2 develops student knowledge about key facets of the global business environment, while
• Section 3 develops knowledge about how a student or organization can exploit opportunities in that global environment.
• Section 4 is devoted to entrepreneurship in a flat world — this section will explore why the entrepreneurial context is changing, provide lenses for identifying and capitalizing on entrepreneurial opportunities, and
• Section 5 shows how key organizational activities can be managed for global effectiveness. Every chapter has five enumerated learning objectives, each of these five sections concludes with a short summary (”Key Takeaways“) and five review questions.

In addition, each chapter concludes with a mini case on a unique global business that encompasses the topics shown in the chapter. The authors even provide a set of end-of-chapter questions that are mapped to AACSB learning standards, so that you will be able to measure how well students are grasping course content that aligns with the AACSB guidelines. Request a desk copy of Carpenter and Dunung's International Business: The Opportunities and Challenges of a Flat World to experience its current and progressive look at International Business for yourself.

About the Contributors

Mason A. Carpenter (PhD, 1997, University of Texas at Austin) is the M. Keith Weikel professor of leadership at the Univeristy of Wisconsin Madison’s Wisconsin School of Business. His research in strategic management concerns corporate governance, top management teams, social networks, and the strategic management of global startups and is published widely in leading management and strategy journals. He is also author of numerous books used in leading undergraduate, MBA, and educutive education courses around the world, including Principles of Management published by Flat World Knowledge. He is associate editor of the Academy of Management Review and serves on the editorial board of the Strategic Management Journal. At the University of Wisconsin, he is responsible for the undergraduate, MBA, and ExecMBA courses in business, corporate, and global strategy. With others, he has also advised the top management teams and business unit leaders of Fiskars, SABMiller, GE, Harley Davidson, Rockwell International, Vivendi, Kerry Ingredients, Covance, Danisco, Badger Meter, and Banta in the areas of strategy formulation, strategy implementation, and strategic change. His teaching accomplishments include MBA Professor of the Year, notoriety as one of the two most popular professors in several BusinessWeek MBA program polls, the Larson Excellence in Teaching award from the Wisconsin School of Business, and, most recently, a Distinguished Teaching award from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He also works to integrate experiential and behavioral perspectives of strategic management into the classroom through positions on the BPS and SMS Executive Committees, Doctoral and New Faculty BPS consortia, and the widely-used BPS Strategy Teaching Toolkit.

Sanjyot P. Dunung is president of Atma Global (www.atmaglobal.com), a publisher of innovative learning products and solutions for the corporate, higher education, and K-12 markets. The company’s mission is to create engaging, best-of-class, global learning products and solutions focusing on countries, cultures, and global business issues. Sanjyot is a recognized leader in the field of cross-cultural learning and has more than fifteen years of extensive experience in developing leading-edge, multimedia learning solutions. Notably, she is the author of Doing Business in Asia: The Complete Guide, focusing on the cultural issues of conducting business in twenty Asian countries (1995 and 1998 by Simon & Schuster). Sanjyot periodically authors articles on doing business internationally. Further, she has appeared on CNBC-TV, CNN International, Bloomberg TV, and various radio programs and is often a guest speaker at conferences and seminars addressing international business and entrepreneurship. Her book, Straight Talk About Starting and Growing Your Own Business, was released in November 2005 by McGraw Hill; she has two entrepreneurship books, Starting Your Business and Growing Your Business with Business Expert Press. Sanjyot also worked as a banker in New York with American and Japanese banks. Sanjyot was selected as a protégé member of the Committee of 200. She’s cofounder and president of the Dunung-Singh Foundation, committed to providing educational opportunities and hope to underprivileged children. She also served as a member of the board of directors of the US Committee for UNICEF (United Nations Children’s Fund). Sanjyot mentors Afghan women entrepreneurs through Project Artemis. Sanjyot’s academic history includes a BA from Northwestern University and an MBA, with an emphasis in international finance, from Thunderbird, School of Global Management. She is the school’s 1997 recipient of the Distinguished Alumni award. Sanjyot was born in India; was raised in Liverpool, England and Chicago, and now lives in New York with her three sons.

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ISLO-1: Students will be able to analyze and evaluate complex business problems and make sound decisions. ISLO-2: Students will be able to integrate teamwork, and interpersonal relationship skills necessary to collaborate ethically and socially responsibly in a global business environment. ISLO-3: Students will be able to apply and transform advanced oral and written communication skills necessary for success in diverse business environments. ISLO-4: Students will be able to synthesize business knowledge, skills and tools in an international business and management context. ISLO-5: Students will be able to adapt computer software, web, and social media skills to communicate and to operate in the international business environment. ISLO-6: Students will be able to evaluate educational research and create reflections of personal leadership and effective management skills.

Courses Offered

BUSI 898 – MBA Onboarding – Initial Residency Course - (0 credit)

This course provides students with the necessary experience and orientation to the online MBA Programs as they are exposed to specific course content through online training modules, assessments, and evaluations. Additionally, through the exposure of the resources listed in the ‘Course Syllabus,’ students are enabled to navigate and maximise their skillsets towards successful completion of their courses. Consequently, they will identify and strengthen areas of weakness to be effective graduate students.

BUSI 853 - Leadership & Management for International Business – Initial Residency Course - (3 credits)

As leaders and managers, you will be responsible for building and sustaining healthy organizations that fulfill the needs of customers, employees, investors, and other stakeholders. You will be faced with conflicting priorities; changing economic, political, socio-cultural, and technological forces in the world around you and be required to continually develop organizational capabilities in response to these changing forces. To meet these challenges, you will need to understand yourself and your responsibilities as a manager and become a leader who can adapt to the specific needs of the situation and constituents affected. Therefore, developing a solid foundation of knowledge about leadership qualities and your traits and preferences will help you become a better leader and manager. You will be completing an assessment tool (the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator – MBTI), as part of this residency, and using the results to help you determine the skills you will need to accomplish your professional goals. Ultimately, you will be motivated to develop a personal leadership development plan for the program.

BUSI 880 - Critical Analytical Business Thinking (2 credits)

BUSI 880 helps students to learn and practice skills that transcend any single discipline or function of management. Students explore business issues while developing analytic and persuasive skills in addressing environmental, organizational, relationship, and personal issues. Moreover, this course helps participants identify critical questions to dissect and prioritize issues, develop reasoned positions, and make compelling arguments.

BUSI 896 - Ethics and Management (1 credit)

Leaders have a responsibility and a duty to “do the right thing” using an awareness of their own and others’ ethical viewpoints. This course explores the numerous ethical duties faced by organizations and managers. Utilizing analytical frameworks and the latest findings on human behavior, participants will explore a wide range of ethical decisions and strategies, many with paradoxical and conflicting perspectives. These will help reveal and assess personal and ethical intuitions, assumptions, and frameworks to compare them with explicit modes of formal ethical thoughts, and examples of how to use ethics in business scenarios.

BUSI 844 - Lessons in Global Development (2 credits)

This course offers an overview of the strategic and operational opportunities and challenges for SMEs within emerging economies seeking to compete within the global marketplace. It examines the successes and failures of firms in numerous emerging economies, paying special attention to the role of public institutions and public/private partnerships and programs in the socio-economic development process. Therefore, this course highlights the role of personal, organizational, and social capacity building through SMEs in responding to change and creating financial, social, environmental, and human wealth.

BUSI 854 - Innovation and Entrepreneurship (3 credits)

The Innovation and Entrepreneurship course empowers participants with the knowledge, skills, and tools of innovation management and entrepreneurship to solve problems and create value. It starts from the premise that everyone is creative, and innovation is necessary to create a competitive advantage in a fast-paced and transforming marketplace. An ‘idea’ is nothing without a plan. Using this methodology, managers learn to combine creative ideas with market analysis and an implementation plan in order to successfully launch a business or a not-for-profit organization.

BUSI 888 - Managing Information (3 credits)

In a globalized networked economy, the acquisition, storage, retrieval, and use of information are important. Consequently, this course was created to provide a foundation to prepare participants to become managers and consultants who rely upon information technology to accomplish organizational objectives. Therefore an overview of technology solutions, and discussions of the latest trends in business informatics, including: data management, e-commerce, social media, networking, databases, cloud computing, knowledge management, software and hardware trends, privacy, security, and ethical issues are explored.

BUSI 859 - Project Management (2 credits)

Virtually all organizations use Project Management (PM) to accomplish specific tasks, implement improvements, reach new markets, and innovate. Project success directly impacts the ability to achieve financial performance and gain career promotions, and serves as the foundation to deliver healthy, cultural environments and meaningful work. This course will teach the concepts and techniques of project design, management and assessment, and develop skills applicable to a variety of projects within international business.

BUSI 889 - Global Strategy and Strategic Management (3 credits)

Strategy is the heart of business performance, yet a strategy is difficult to develop and even harder to implement. This course looks at how firms in emerging economies formulate and implement business strategies that create value in their local, as well as global marketplaces. Utilizing numerous firm studies within emerging economies, and well-tested frameworks, students learn the key ingredients of strategy, think through challenges, and develop the capacity to provide alternative and anticipated impacts, and gain lessons they may apply to their own organizations. Under the umbrella of cultivating strategic thinking and decision-making, we will develop three (3) critical skill areas: 1) Analysis of strategic goals (vision, mission, and strategic objectives). 2) Managerial decision-making (broadly asking, “What industries should we compete in?” and “How should we compete in these industries?”). 3) Taking actions needed to implement strategies (allocation of resources and organizational design).

BUSI 881 - Research Methods and Data-Driven Decision-Making (2 credits)

Successful, performance-oriented, leaders and managers know how to do good research necessary to make an array of decisions: selecting new markets, partners, products, or services; sourcing, developing, and launching innovations; understanding customer requirements or analyzing alternative strategic changes; and developing marketing research strategies and surveys. Accordingly, this course examines the rudiments of decision theory, decision trees, and qualitative and quantitative research methods, while actively using case studies, research methods, and other tools critical to formulating decisions. Research questions are drawn from marketing, finance, operations management, and other management functions within a broad set of industries.

BUSI 826 - Managerial Economics (3 credits)

Managerial Economics stresses the importance of incentives as determinants of human behavior and performance, and emphasizes the consideration of costs and benefits as an efficient method for reaching managerial decisions. The course bridges theory and practice, and focuses on topics that are relevant to managerial decision-making and problem-solving, including: the demand decision (understanding what a customer will buy) and the production decision (determining what to produce, how to produce, and how much to produce, and for whom to produce).

BUSI 890 - International Marketing (3 credits)

Attracting and retaining customers is fundamental to the success of all organizations. Marketing is the art and science of learning what customers want, how they want it, at what price they want it, and then delivering those products and services to meet the customers’ needs and wants. In this course, marketing theory and concepts will be applied to a variety of real life case studies including marketing strategy development, market definition, target market segmentation, distribution channel strategy and choices, sales promotion strategy, branding, and other related areas. Special attention is given to providing a well-rounded perspective of international markets (national and regional) that encompasses history, geography, language, and religion as well as economics.

BUSI 894 - Modern Organization Theory and Design (2 Credits)

This course examines the theory and effective design of an organization to achieve strategic objectives in today’s complex environment. Through case studies and metaphors, students examine alternative organizational structures and are encouraged to generate a range of complementary and competing insights about the nature of organizations and how they can be designed, managed, and evolved to assure high performance. Linkages with participant’s national and regional cultural contexts are made. Additionally, emphasis is placed on creating alignment among people, culture, structure, and systems of an organization. Images of organizations are also introduced to analyze organizational structures and understand change. Networked, global, team-based, organic, or innovative organizations are covered.

BUSI 897 - Legal Aspects of International Business (3 credits)

Law provides both the foundation of any society and the framework for the interactions of its members. In general, International Law governs the interactions of countries and provides the foundation for interactions of citizens of different countries. More specifically, International Business Law provides the framework for doing business across national borders, taking into account both the similarities and differences of the legal systems of various countries, and providing a hierarchy of rules for resolving conflicts of laws. This course introduces students to the laws and regulations applicable to international business contracts, ranging from single transactions for goods and services to long-term business relationships such as agency, distribution and foreign direct investment. Students will learn about ancillary laws and regulations regarding trade finance, payment systems, transportation and logistics, intellectual property, international finance and international trade. Students will be asked to apply legal reasoning to international business cases/scenarios and to use both oral and written responses to demonstrate proficiency in applying law to practical business law problems.

BUSI 895 - Financial Accounting (3 credits)

Financial Accounting is the measurement of economic activity for decision-making. Financial statements are a key product of this measurement and a key component of financial reporting activities. Many of the failures and crises of confidence of recent times are a result of accounting irregularities, where the dissemination of relevant and reliable financial information is at risk and the integrity of the financial system has been challenged. This course develops the participant’s ability to be an informed user of financial statements and to understand their implication for future cash flows and the earnings potential of a firm.

BUSI 893 - International Managerial Finance (3 credits)

BUSI 893 aims to equip future global business leaders with the tools they need to understand financial issues, make sound international financial decisions, and manage the myriad of risks that their businesses face in a competitive global environment. This course provides an introduction to the theory, methods, and concerns of corporate finance. It examines the time value of money and capital budgeting techniques; uncertainty and the trade-off between risk and return; security market efficiency; optimal capital structure, and dividend policy decisions. It also analyzes financial problems corporations face that result from operating in an international environment, especially those informing corporate strategy and the decision to invest abroad. Students will understand issues such as how exchange rates are determined and how people manage the risks and fluctuations in exchange rates.

BUSI 891 - Globalizing Operations (3 credits)

Operations and supply chain management is concerned with the design, planning, and management of all facilities, processes and activities required to transform resources into goods and services. Managers utilize both strategic perspectives and quantitative analyses to make good operational decisions within a globally distributed supply chain as they determine where and how to locate resources and how to optimally build processes that deliver value to stakeholders. On this basis, this course was designed to promote an understanding of the management issues, concepts, and tools related to supply chain management. Paying particular attention to SMEs in emerging economies, it includes coverage of the general operations management framework, process and quality management, product design considerations, lean manufacturing, supply chain issues, inventory management, information management, and logistics/distribution networks. The course will thus examine the fundamental concepts and functional scope of responsibility encountered in operations and supply chain management.

BUSI 887 - Human Resource Management (3 credits)

In this knowledge and service era, people have become the most critical resource in organizations in both emerging and advanced economies. Human Resource Management (HRM) includes developing individual talent as well as the organizational capability to create future leaders and sustainability for long-term success. This course helps participants to address topics such as critiquing and reinventing existing human resource management systems; recruiting, hiring, and developing talent; developing managers and leaders; managing talent and performance; creating value through people; and managing people through change.

BUSI 892 - Communication in Cross-Cultural Environments (2 credits)

Communication in Cross-Cultural Environments provides an integrated approach to managerial and business communication. Students are introduced to interpersonal and organizational theory and concepts and learn skills in writing, listening, speaking, and non-verbal communication. Students will apply data, theory, and skills to issues, negotiations, and crisis situations in order to gain insights into their own and others’ communication styles and become more effective managers.

BUSI 858 - Project Laboratory - Final Residency Course (2 credits)

In this course, participants will design, research, develop, and complete a real-world project that allows them to bring all their MBA learning and training to real-life situations. Working in teams of no more than three (3), students will develop a project using knowledge amassed from many of the courses taught throughout the program and guided by the MBA Unit faculty. Projects may require students to build networks with senior individuals at leading organizations (either locally or overseas) or create an advisory board or external project team. The project may take the form of a business venture, social entrepreneurship plan, or corporate intrapreneurship plan. Specific executable strategies for sales, promotion, and advertising are developed. Students will present their projects during their final residency week in Grenada.

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MBA Program Management

• Dean, School of Arts and Sciences – Dr. Lucy Eugene, Ph.D.
• Dean, School of Graduate Studies – Dr. Calum Macpherson, Ph.D.
• Chair, Department of Business and Management Studies – Dr. Anthony Andall, Ph.D.
• Director, Graduate Programs – Dr. Curlan Gilchrist, Ph.D.

MBA Program Faculty

• Dr. Paul Pounder, Ph.D.
• Dr. Helen Bhola-Paul, Ph.D.
• Dr. Zanifa Payne, Ph.D.
• Ms. Rachael Ross, MBA, BSc.
• Mrs. Alana Twum-Barimah, LLM, LLB, BSc.

MBA Program Visiting Professors

• Fernando Mora, Dr.Sc.
• Bryon Ramirez, Ph.D.
• Liliana Gavidia-Ceballos, Ph.D.
• Heather Douglas, Ph.D.
• Andrew Westrum, Ph.D.
• Aaron Logie, DBA
• Gwendolyn Burbank, MBA, MA, MTS, BSc., A.A.
• Asif Jasat, MBA, BSc., PMP.
• Ryan Nurse, M.Phil., BSc.

MBA Program Administrative Staff

• Administrative Assistant – Shineal Huggins-John, MSc., BA.
• Executive Secretary – Deneal McQueen

Entry Requirements

Admissions into the MBA Programs is based on the following requirements:

North American applicants:

• A Bachelor of Science (BSc.) from a recognized university or college, with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Two letters of recommendation, preferably from teachers, professors, or supervisors in the workplace.
• Personal Statement (maximum 1,500 words): Please provide personal information that is otherwise not included in the application and briefly explain your interest and experience in your chosen area of study.
• Curriculum Vitae (CV).

British applicants:

• A first- or second-class degree.

All other models of education:

• A Bachelor of Science (BSc.) or equivalent with a strong science background.
• If English is not the applicant’s principal language, the official record of a score of at least 600 (paper-based), 250 (computer-based) or 100 (internet-based) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or a 7.0 overall score in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel, and web/email utilization, plus access to a computer with audio, video, and high-speed internet capability.
• In some cases, a personal interview, where we understand your career goals and ability to gain from and contribute to the program.

Testimonials

Christopher roger williams, mba, bsc.

“This MBA program has definitely left me with bruises and wounds that will be forever remembered, thanks to the permanent scars left on my mind! This program was designed to shape future leaders/managers. I am well on the path of success through marketing and research . I am hungry to discover and explore more as I have found my “ entrepreneurship spirit ”. No turning back! I have the key to success with an afflux of information and knowledge! A journey well deserved amidst aches and pains! It is important to note that after my one-week residency at St. George’s University, I found more gold in my soul. Elucidation of ideas further strengthened my passion for I was able to better understand who I am and the traits and Leadership skills that protrude from within. Today I am highly empowered! Thank you SGU!!!”

Clevon Noel, MBA, BSc (hons.)

“As an MBA graduate of St. George’s University, the program has profoundly impacted my personal and professional growth. The rigorous curriculum, diverse student body, and experienced faculty challenged me to think critically and creatively while also developing my leadership skills. The program provided me with a well-rounded education, equipped to take on any challenge that comes my way. The skills and knowledge I gained at St. George’s University have undoubtedly helped me excel in my career and given me the confidence to pursue my passions. I highly recommend the MBA program to anyone looking to further their education and advance their career.”

Marlena Joseph, MBA-IB

“St. George’s University (SGU) provides an opportunity for us as Grenadians, and even closer to home – SGU staff, to take the next steps toward advancing our education and careers. Balancing the demands of work, family, and LIFE can be challenging. However, this online program offered an avenue and the structure to incorporate higher level education that nudged you to learn and to do more. Paired with your desire and motivation, willing and capable faculty/support staff are available to take you through this fulfilling journey.”

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The Top 7 Skills Needed for Success in International Business

To thrive in the world of international business today demands an entirely different set of skills than was expected even a decade ago. Now more than ever, global professionals face a “ VUCA ” business environment—one that’s volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous. The skills needed to navigate this new, globalized business landscape aren’t the “hard skills” of, say, analysis or accounting. While strong technical know-how is still essential, it’s the “soft skills” that can mean the difference between survival and true success in international business.

At Hult, we’ve asked 100 of the world’s leading CEOs what key competencies business graduates need in the 21st century. When it comes to international business skills , they confirmed that soft skills in areas like influencing, collaborating, and thinking adaptively were critical for employability and success .

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In response to these findings and the range of new demands placed on professionals striving to be competitive on an international stage, we have made leadership development central to our business curriculum, ensuring Hult students graduate with these in-demand skills.

Through our engagement with business leaders, our world-class faculty, and successful alumni, we’ve identified the top 7 skills needed for success in international business . Whether you’re hoping to land a job at a top multinational company, seek a new career abroad, or launch your own business venture, these are the skills that you need to succeed:

Cross-cultural communication skills

Excellent networking abilities, collaboration, interpersonal influence, adaptive thinking, emotional intelligence.

Any role or function in international business means working in diverse workplace with people from a different country or background to yours. Whether they’re a colleague, a client, or a customer, understanding how to communicate across cultures is an absolutely indispensable skill.

It requires no small amount of sensitivity, respect, and diplomacy. It also requires an open mind and, often, a little bit of research. Make an effort to learn, understand, and appreciate cultural differences and nuances when it comes to communication. Knowing, for instance, how people from other cultures interpret workplace confrontation or something as simple as maintaining eye contact can help to avoid misunderstandings and facilitate better workplace communication. And good communication is good for business . (In fact, studies suggest that a breakdown in communication is one of the top reasons why projects fail.)

Of course, listening skills are an often-overlooked element of effective communication. When you’re working with colleagues or customers abroad, actively listening is more important than ever, especially if there is a language barrier.

If you want to work in international business , developing a strong network of connections outside of your home country is essential. Successful networking can open the door to unexpected business opportunities overseas, and some reports claim that up to 80% of jobs are now landed through networking .

While online platforms like LinkedIn make it easier to find and maintain professional connections abroad, excellent in-person networking ability is still among the key skills for success in international business . Mastering your “elevator pitch” and attending industry networking events is one useful way meet like-minded professionals and grow your connections. Of course, like cross-cultural communication, networking skills also require diplomacy, tact, and a listening ear—remember that you’re building a relationship rather than simply selling your skills.

For ambitious international business professionals, one of the most valuable networking opportunities is often going to business school. From your peers to your professors, the people you’ll meet on an MBA or Executive MBA program will come from all over the world and boast a diverse range of skills and expertise, making them strong candidates as future collaborators or colleagues.

For success in international business , it’s not enough to simply build a network — you need to work well with others . The ability to collaborate and work together for a common purpose is fundamental in the business world. It requires humility, allowing others to take the lead and share credit for success. It also requires confidence to tackle problems, give and receive feedback, and respectfully fight your cause.

In an international business environment, collaborating with team members from other cultures is especially beneficial . First, it’s an opportunity to use and develop your cross-cultural communication skills. Secondly, it will expose you to new perspectives and ways of addressing difficult business problems. The most inspiring and successful business leaders are often the best collaborators, knowing that collective brainpower can accelerate company success.

“I have developed my leadership skills on so many levels as a result of the Hult MBA program. Hult is more than a business school—it is a transformative experience. I’ve developed a growth-mindset, listening skills, the ability to rally team members towards a common goal, and the ability to seek and give feedback, to name but a few of the skills I’ve learnt at Hult.” Joy Meregini, Hult MBA Class of 2016

The ability to influence others is fundamental to business success , whether you’re trying to persuade an investor to secure funding for your new venture, encourage an employee to adopt a new way of working, or convince a customer to buy your product. The best business leaders gain influence by developing good professional relationships and building respect — meaning communication, networking, and collaboration can all culminate in influence .

Mastering interpersonal influence eliminates the need for a hard sell, encouraging others to get on board with your ideas because they understand the value you offer. It’s the ability to be assertive, without being aggressive. In international business, it’s a skill that will serve you well in pitching for new business, negotiating deals, and motivating diverse teams. That’s why it’s a core competency in the Hult leadership curriculum.

In today’s VUCA business environment, you must have the confidence to react and adapt quickly, thinking “out of the box” to solve problems. Adaptive thinkers thrive in an ever-changing environment, making them well placed for success in international business . But how can you develop adaptive thinking skills?

According to a 2015 article in Forbes , impulse control, humility, and curiosity breed adaptive thinking. When a swift response is needed in a critical business situation, adaptive thinking means taking thoughtful action rather than giving in to impulsion. It also means accepting when old solutions are not longer fit for purpose.

Adaptive thinking was previously the remit of military commanders, taking decisive action in times of danger and uncertainty. Today it’s a tactical skill demanded of global professionals.

In today’s HR terms, you’re more likely to hear people valuing “ EQ ” over the more traditional measure of “IQ”. Strong emotional intelligence is noted as a critical skill when it comes to how to do international business . That’s because it influences nearly every aspect of business interaction.

Emotionally intelligent people are self-aware and in control of their emotions , meaning they are better able to react calmly in critical or stressful business situations and adapt flexibly to change. They are also able to work together effectively, collaborating and communicating well thanks to above-average interpersonal skills and a strong sense of empathy.

To help develop the valuable professional skills associated with strong emotional intelligence, a research team from Ashridge Executive Education at Hult International Business School is investigating the role mindfulness practice can play in leadership training.

To succeed in international business unequivocally demands mental toughness and resilience . On a practical level, working across time zones and cultures involves long hours. Failure and setbacks are also a fact of life in the business world, but defeat isn’t . This is where resilience comes in.

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Going hand-in-hand with emotional intelligence, resilience is a key characteristic for success, allowing you to rise to meet the inevitable challenges of global business, maintain motivation, overcome risks, and recover quickly from hardship.

Curious to know how Hult is developing the highly skilled, resilient, and successful international business leaders of tomorrow?

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Grow your leadership capabilities with an MBA in international business at Hult. To learn more, take a look at our blog Bloomberg ranks Hult in top 100 Global MBAs , or give your career a boost with our Masters in International Business . Download a brochure or get in touch today to find out how Hult can help you to learn about the business world, the future, and yourself.

Katie Reynolds

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