International Business Law
 
This first module will cover the essential aspects of International Business Law a manager should be aware of when dealing with international activities:
 

• The legal environment of international business
• International sales and trade
• The regulation of the international marketplace

• To provide the participants with in-depth knowledge of the legal aspects of international business.
• To examine how legislation and regulations impact on worldwide business and how the international manager can develop global strategies which take into account foreign legislation.
• To assist participants in becoming familiar with the legal vocabulary and mastering fundamental concepts of international law as they pertain to business.
• To assist the participants in applying legal concepts to real-life situations, through legal case analysis and problem solving.
• To develop skills in legal research, organization of the researched material, team work, public speaking, through group oral presentations of WTO-related and trade areas (NAFTA, E.U.) topics.

 
International Financial Management
 
The international financial environment is increasingly complex. multi-national firms, as compared to purely domestic ones, have greater opportunities in terms of diversification, economies of scale, and larger cost-effective financing resources. But ,they also face greater risks: political instability, exchange rate fluctuations, and complex fiscal regulations.

As globalization is an increasing feature of modern business, managers of firms (be they international or domestic) must have the knowledge and skills that are required by multinational businesses. The rapidly increasing integration of capital markets renders this even more imperative. This course is, therefore, intended to expose students to the concepts, techniques and instruments of international financial management.

Objectives of this module:
 

• To understand the international financial environment and its evolution
• To appreciate the influences of international business on financial management
• To master the basic techniques of solving international financial problems involving money flows in foreign currency or currencies other than the reference currency, and their impact on the investment decision process.

 
Business in the Global Environment
 
This is about understanding the general environment of international business in the context of globalization and the emergence of “the new economy” including the parts played by government & international institutions, regulations, world monetary and trade systems, global ethics, social responsibility, cultural diversity, equality of opportunity, environmental concerns, economic development, technology, education and political risk.
 
The emergence of new and highly competitive economies, especially in the Asian zone, and their relations with the mature West are analyzed. The impact of FDI (Foreign Direct Investment) on activities at both country and corporate levels has transformed trade relations. This will be examined together with the growth of regional trade blocks and of bilateral trade agreements, two more key recent phenomena.

 
Companies who sponsor their employees to participate on the Certificate Programs benefit from:
 

• Cutting edge program content with an operational approach for immediate impact in the work place
• Programs delivered in English, with an international context (participants and faculty)
• Sharing of experience with other professionals and access to a dynamic network of alumni
• Possibility to reward your managers by offering them an exciting training opportunity - participants who validate the three modules also get credits towards our MBA program if they decide to continue studying (credits valid for 2 years)

Requirements
 

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least 3 years’ work experience, with basic knowledge in the areas of accounting and finance, and some understanding of corporate legal principles (i.e: commercial contracts)
• Fluency in English: Evidence of English language skills will be required for non native speakers.