International Business - Keck Graduate Institute

In recent years, the globalization of world markets and the rapid development of emerging markets are creating a reorganization of economic activities across varied industries. At the same time, globalization has certain inherent limits. Yet, this state of semi-globalization is not well understood. This course will utilize conceptual frameworks (e.g., CAGE) and simulations to help students effectively understand global marketplace issues within and beyond the life sciences.

Become familiar with the causes and consequences of globalization and semi-globalization
Understand international strategy, comparative advantage and the CAGE Framework
Acquire the ability to understand national differences and comprehend the regulation of free trade
To increase the participants awareness of operating a company from a general management perspective.
To help the students recognize the interactions among the various companies and external influences in a complex and interrelated environment.
To increase the students’ capability to interpret and forecast market situations and market results and translate them into goal-oriented decisions.
To enhance fact based analytical decision making by linking the decisions to cash flows and bottom line performance.
To give students practical experience in teamwork and problem solving while exciting competitive spirits in a dynamically evolving marketplace.