This specialization covers the essential elements required
to understand and manage multi-national and international organizations.
Individuals interested in international management positions and/or
teaching in post-secondary institutions of higher education at home and
abroad would benefit from this program. The specialization focuses on
international law, economics, marketing, TQM in International Business,
and strategic management to prepare individuals as leaders and managers
in the international context.
Listed are the courses unique to the specialization or
concentration. Additional
fundamental courses are also required for degree completion.
Please see the full
Course Catalog or contact an Enrollment Advisor by email
admissions@ncu.edu or phone 866-776-0331
for detailed information.
| Course Code | Name | Course Description |
| IB5012 |
International
Economics |
Managing in the international
economic environment continues to pose major challenges; therefore, it
is increasingly important to understand the practical concepts and
principles of international economics. This course covers the economic
foundations of international trade and investment, government
intervention, international monetary systems, balance of payments
analysis, and foreign exchange markets and currencies. |
| IB5013 |
International
Marketing |
This course examines the specific
issues involved in entering overseas markets and in conducting marketing
operations on an international as opposed to a “domestic” scale.
Attention is focused on problems such as identifying and evaluating
opportunities in overseas markets, developing and adapting marketing
strategies in relation to specific national market needs and
constraints, and coordinating strategies in world markets. |
| IB5014 |
Cultural
Environment of International Business |
This
course examines the cultural, social, political, economic and other
complexities of operating in foreign environments and managing
organizational relationships and responses to different cultural logic
and objectives. The course is primarily focused on the current
environment and attempts to look forward. As such, course assignments
are heavily weighted in practical application which requires critical
thinking and evaluation with the textbook and scholarly research used as
a reference point. |
| IB5016 |
Global
Business Strategic Management |
This course
covers the strategic management of the multinational corporation (MNC).
Real life business cases are used to present course material and
provide Learners with decisions managers of MNCs face each day. |
| IB5017 |
International
Business Law |
This course covers the
principles underlying the legal environment of global business. In
addition to identifying the current legal rules and regulations
affecting businesses, this course presents insights into new
developments and trends that will greatly affect future transactions on a
global scale. |
| IB6010 |
International
Business Administration Research Project |
The
Learner will conduct a exploratory project of a topic within the
academic discipline of international business. The Learner will
demonstrate the ability to identify a solution to a policy, program, or
work place problem. The project will include a critique or
justification of the exploratory effort based on the status of the issue
or concern under review and recommend a plan of action. |
