The Global Management specialization track has been designed with the needs of the world’s future top managers in mind. It aims to provide the tools and knowledge for those managers to succeed in today’s dynamic global economy.
The three specialization modules of this track aim to provide the participants with the international business theory which is vital for managers of companies competing in the international marketplace.
Business in the Global Environment and Law
This module will provide with an understanding of 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 module covers key changes in the global economy: increasing regional integration, the rise of bilateral trade agreements and the interruption of multilateral trade liberalization, the emergence of new key players such as the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, China India and China). The return to economic nationalism as a response to the recent global crisis will also be examined.
Content by session:
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Globalization and business
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Global shift and global competition
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Global strategy, resources and capabilities
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Managing internationalization
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The global entrepreneurial firm
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Global strategic alliances and networks
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Global competitive dynamics
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Global diversification and acquisition
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Global strategy and learning
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Global corporate social responsibility
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Managing global change and global governance
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Student Group Presentations
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International Business Operations
In both manufacturing and service sectors the management of efficient supply chains has become of critical strategic importance to many company operations. These are now dependent on a number of systems driven by information and communication technology but also on effective HR management and interpersonal communication.
This module includes the following key topics :
The building blocks of Supply Chain Management. The critical links between strategy & supply chain, process thinking, and focus on the customer. Current issues in supply chain management including environmental regulations, and the emergence of green supply chain and green logistics. The specific challenges of international supply chain management.
Course Content:
- Supply Chain & Strategy,
- Key Processes & Collaboration across the Supply Chain
- Supply Chain Performance Management
- Information Sharing & IT tools for Supply Chain
- Supply Chain Performance Management
- E-business & Supply Chain
- Change & Supply Chain: the Human Dimension
International Financial Management
The international financial environment is increasingly complex. Multinational firms, as compared to purely domestic ones have greater opportunities in terms of diversification, scale economies, and larger cost effective financing sources. On the other hand they also face greater risks: political instability, exchange rate fluctuations, and complex fiscal regulations.
Since, multi-nationality is an increasing feature of modern business, managers of firms (be they international or domestic) must have some of the knowledge and skills required by multinational business. 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.
Its objectives are threefold, namely:
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To understand the international financial environment and its evolution
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To apprehend the influences of international business on financial management
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To master the basic techniques of solving international financial problems involving money flows in foreign currency or currencies different from the reference currency, and concerning the investment decision process.
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