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Current courses:

Export-Import Management International trade strategy and terms of payment. The management and strategy of the processes of export/import operations, particularly for small and medium size firms. Includes the decisions involved with export/import activities, market selection strategies, distributor and supplier selection considerations, financing operations, supporting documentation, and the general management of export/import marketing variables. INCO terms. E-commerce and E-trade.
Prerequisite: upper-division standing.
IBUS-408 Course syllabus (Word doc.)

The Global Emerging Market This course examines current global trends influencing the global emerging market as part of the global marketplace and provides practical knowledge on effective execution of cross-border transactions and M & A, as well as recommendations for setting up international joint ventures, participation in free economic zones, and preparation of import-export transactions. The course emphasizes the various organizational forms of investment in emerging markets, methods of reduction of political and economic risk of investment, and effective forms trade with these markets. An additional focus is the role of private investment in the reduction of poverty and unemployment, and the fight against global terrorism. Usually offered once a year.
IBUS-746 Course syllabus (Word doc.)

The Global Marketplace

Fundamentals of International Business

Manager in International Economy