International Business Courses

Prerequisite/Corequisite:

The following courses must be completed previously:COMM 221,COMM 309.

Description:

This course is designed for students to acquire and demonstrate knowledge of the fundamental principles and issues in international financial management. It covers such topics as foreign exchange markets, exchange rate behaviour, structure and meaning of the international balance of payments, the functioning of fixed and floating exchange rate systems, short- and long-term investment and borrowing decisions, euro-currency markets, foreign exchange risk management, and capital budgeting decisions for overseas investment. In sum, the topics are covered from the perspective of an individual who wishes to know how the international financial environment will affect the firm.

Component(s):

"Lecture"

Notes:

• Students who have received credit for FINA 370 may not take this course for credit.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:

The following courses must be completed previously: COMM 211, COMM 309.​

Description:

This course provides students with an understanding of challenges and opportunities that banks and other financial institutions face in their global operations. It covers operations of financial firms in mature as well as emerging markets. Topics include an assessment of opportunities in foreign markets and difficulties that financial institutions face when dealing with unfamiliar economic and political environments; unique operations and challenges in international markets such as microfinance, international loans, project financing and assessment of political or sovereign risks, importance of global regulation and governance and ethical issues associated with international operations within the financial services industry.

Component(s):

"Lecture"

Notes:

• Students enrolled in the BComm Major in Finance or the Minor in Finance may not take this course for credit.

• Students who have received credit for ​ FINA 382‌​ or ​ FINA 482​, or for this topic under a ​ FINA 455‌​ or ​ IBUS 471‌​ number, may not take this course for credit.
  

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Prerequisite/Corequisite:

The following courses must be completed previously: ​ COMM 211​; and ​ COMM 223‌​ or ​MARK 201‌​​.​​

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Description:

In this course, students explore international marketing frameworks. Students exercise critical thinking and analytical skills to address international marketing opportunities and challenges across various organizations. They learn to identify and manage both controllable and uncontrollable variables, as well as issues related to ethical practices, environmental impact, sustainability and governance, all of which shape international marketing tactics. The course focuses on the marketing mix, with an emphasis on the differences and similarities in marketing products and services across various cross-cultural and international contexts. Various pedagogical methods, including a term project, help students develop the knowledge and skills needed to understand and apply marketing concepts in international settings.​​

Component(s):

"Lecture"

Notes:

• Students who have received credit for MARK 465 may not take this course for credit.
  

Prerequisite/Corequisite:

The following courses must be completed previously: COMM 211, COMM 227.

Description:

This course introduces the challenges of managing sustainable multinational operations. It addresses themes of globalization and issues in managing global competition and local responsiveness in multiple institutional and cultural environments. The course gives students an appreciation of international competitive and collaborative strategies and the corresponding coordination and control mechanism of multinational corporations. It also highlights the issues of global governance and social responsibility as well as the differences and similarities of management techniques across national borders. Finally, the course examines the future of multinational corporations in the context of global financial, social, and environmental crises.

Component(s):

"Lecture"

Notes:

• Students who have received credit forMANA 466 may not take this course for credit.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:

The following course must be completed previously: COMM 211.

Description:

This course is intended primarily to provide an opportunity for more intensive study in one or more specific topics of international business. The topic will vary according to the special interests of the professor and the students.

Component(s):

"Lecture"

Notes:

• Specific topics for this course and prerequisites relevant in each case are stated in the Undergraduate Class Schedule.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:

The following courses must be completed previously: COMM 211;COMM 223 or MARK 201.

Description:

In this course, students explore various cross-cultural management and communication frameworks. Blending theory and practice, this course helps students develop cross-cultural sensitivity and competencies. Topics include cross-cultural negotiations, team management, consumer behaviour, leadership, and other critical aspects of the international business landscape. Students learn management best practices in an international context and thus develop the ability to avoid common pitfalls and to contribute effectively to international business operations. By completing this course, students develop the skills to manage and communicate effectively in international business environments and drive success in today’s dynamic and culturally diverse global marketplace.​​​​​​

Component(s):

"Lecture"

Notes:

• Students who have received credit for MARK 492 may not take this course for credit.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:

The following courses must be completed previously: COMM 316; IBUS 466 orMANA 466.

Description:

This course familiarizes business students with the principles of international private and public law that they may encounter in today’s fast-paced world of multinational corporations and global business transactions. Topics include international trade organizations and treaties; principles relating to international sales contract performance and dispute resolution alternatives; international payment using bills of exchange and letters of credit; labour in a global economy including child labour and human trafficking issues; international environmental law, waste disposal and pollution issues; as well as the protection of intellectual property rights.

Component(s):

"Lecture"

Notes:

• Students who have received credit for MANA 493 may not take this course for credit.