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Comparative Studies in History and Society

Comparative Studies in History and Society

College: Graduate Programs Institute

This major focuses on managing organizations in a global context, covering international business strategy, cross-cultural management, global marketing, international finance, and global supply chain management. The program emphasizes strategic thinking, cultural awareness, and understanding of global economic systems. Graduates are prepared to work in multinational companies, international consultancy firms, and global business management.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand international management and global business strategy.
  • Develop skills in cross-cultural management, global marketing, and international finance.
  • Learn global supply chain management and operations techniques.
  • Explore cultural, economic, and political factors affecting international business.
  • Understand the role of technology and innovation in global management.
  • Analyze challenges and opportunities in the global business environment.
  • Develop teamwork and problem-solving skills for international projects.

Main Curriculum:

  1. Introduction to International Management - An overview of international management and global business strategy.
  2. International Business Strategy - Principles and techniques for developing global business strategies.
  3. Cross-Cultural Management - Basics and techniques for managing diverse teams in a global context.
  4. Global Marketing - Principles and techniques for developing global marketing campaigns.
  5. International Finance - Fundamentals and techniques for managing financial operations globally.
  6. Global Supply Chain Management - Principles and techniques for managing global supply chain operations.
  7. Technology and Innovation in Global Management - The role of technology and innovation in driving global business success.
  8. Cultural, Economic, and Political Factors in International Business - Exploration and techniques for dealing with these factors in global management.
  9. Practical Training in International Management - Real-world experiences in multinational companies or consultancy firms.
  10. Capstone Project in International Management - A comprehensive project applying skills in international business strategy or management.

Assessment Methods:

  • International business strategy plans, cross-cultural management analyses, global marketing campaigns, international finance reports, global supply chain management projects, practical training reports, capstone projects, group projects, and internships.

Recommended Textbooks:

  • "International Management: Managing Across Borders and Cultures" by Helen Deresky.
  • "International Business: The New Realities" by Charles W. L. Hill and G. Thomas M. Hult.
  • "Global Marketing Management" by Masaaki Kotabe and Kristiaan Helsen.
  • "International Financial Management" by Alan C. Shapiro.
  • "Global Supply Chain Management" by John T. Mentzer et al.

Prerequisites:

Basic knowledge of business, management, and international relations. Suitable for students interested in international business and global management.

Program Duration:

Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree, including coursework, projects, practical training, and internships.

Certification:

Graduates may earn a degree in international management and pursue certifications in international business or global management.

Target Audience:

Aspiring international business managers, global management consultants, and professionals seeking specialization in international management. This major equips students with the strategic, cultural, and practical skills necessary to excel in international management and support careers in multinational companies, international consultancy firms, and global business management.