AEM 5310 - Global Strategy

Fall. 3 credits. Letter grades only (no audit).

Forbidden Overlap: due to an overlap in content, students will receive credit for only one course in the following group: AEM 3991, AEM 5310, NBA 5991.
S. Sauer.

This course analyzes the international business environment, defined as the economic, political, and social factors that shape firms’ global strategies. We seek to explain the ways in which - and the reasons why - countries differ in policies and institutions relevant to the firm. The course places special emphasis on the political and institutional economy facing the business, which means we study how international and domestic politics as well as institutions influence continuity and change in the rules governing international economic transactions.

Outcome 1: Students will be able to identify opportunity and risk in the global business environment with the use of theory and evidence.

Outcome 2: Students will be able to analyze how political, institutional, and social forces influence economic and regulatory outcomes relevant to business.

Outcome 3: Students will be able to develop a framework for explaining continuity and change in the international business environment.

Outcome 4: Students will be able to examine the potential future directions of international business both globally and in terms of particular market areas.