International Business Graduate Certificate

This course explores the financial systems, policies, and strategies that govern international markets. Students will gain a working knowledge of the practical applications that integrate theory, methods, and practice of international finance through a focus on controlling exchange rate risk and approaches to financing multinational corporations, capital flows, international financial environments, types of institutions and instruments, foreign exchange operations, and the role of global financial institutions. Students will be able to explain the effects of global financial crises, the role of multinational corporations, and emerging market economies. They will learn to understand and apply the major aspects of investment decision-making performed by managers of multinational corporations.

This course provides an in-depth examination of global supply chain management's strategic, operational, and financial aspects. Students will explore key topics such as supply chain design, logistics, procurement, inventory management, risk mitigation, and the impact of globalization on supply networks. The course emphasizes the integration of supply chain processes across international markets, the role of technology in optimizing efficiency, and the challenges posed by geopolitical and economic factors. Key topics include basic supply chain metrics, tradeoffs in making supply chain decisions, and tools for effective and efficient supply chain management, production planning and inventory control, order fulfillment, and supply chain coordination. Through case studies and real-world applications, students will develop the skills to manage complex supply chains, enhance global sourcing strategies, and improve overall supply chain success and resilience.

The course provides a comprehensive overview of the major legal considerations involving international business transactions and operations. Students will explore key topics such as international trade law, contract law, dispute resolution, intellectual property rights, and regulatory compliance. The course also covers the role of international organizations such as the WTO, UN, and regional trade agreements in shaping global business regulations. Emphasis will be placed on legal risk management, ethical considerations, and the impact of geopolitical factors on multinational enterprises. Students will engage in in-depth case analyses and develop a discussion paper on the legal and/or ethical implications of a specific international convention, business practice, or topic involving multinational corporations operating in the contemporary international legal environment.

The course explores the development and management of human resources in international, multinational, global, and transnational firms. It explores the complexity, challenges, and choices managers encounter and their strategies to effectively develop and manage their international workforce in culturally and geographically diverse environments. The course examines key topics such as global talent management, international labor laws, diversity and inclusion, expatriate management, and conflict resolution in an international business context. The course emphasizes the role of effective communication in managing a global workforce, fostering collaboration across cultures, and navigating the complexities of international HR policies.

This course examines the complex relationship between domestic and international politics and culture and how they influence economic relations for businesses operating in the global arena. Topics include major types of cross-border flows and the policies and international institutions that regulate them: the flow of goods (trade policy), people (immigration policy), production (foreign investment policy), capital (financial and exchange rate policy), and information (data policy). The course emphasizes critical analysis of contemporary global issues, including economic inequality, political conflicts, cultural identity, and the impact of international organizations such as the UN, IMF, and World Bank. Through case studies, research, and in-depth discussion, students will develop an understanding of the interconnected forces that drive global change and influence decision-making in international business organizations.