ALS 453
International Business

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.

1. Understand the causes and consequences of globalization and semi-globalization
2. Analyze country-level differences in opportunities and threats associated with political, economic, sociocultural, and technological factors
3. Explain global marketplace issues using political, economic, sociocultural, and technological perspectives
4. Identify and describe a specific opportunity focused on the tropical disease review voucher program with the potential to disrupt an unjust equilibrium and create social value
5. Apply teamwork and project management skills in active learning settings