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MGT-2314: Introduction to International Business

Description: Fundamental concepts of international business. International business environment and how it affects decisions, the creation of competitive advantage in the multinational firm, and complexities of managing it. Why international businesses exist, drivers of international expansion, differences among countries in terms of political, legal, economic, technological and cultural dimensions, and the complexity of international business decisions. Causes and consequences of globalization, international trade, and analyzing the challenges of managing international business, with a focus on a number of industries, including hospitality and tourism. Operational, strategic, and ethical issues which are unique to multinational corporations.

Pathways: N/A

Course Hours: 3 credits

Prerequisites: N/A

Required By: MGT-4314

Corequisites: N/A

Crosslist: HTM-2314

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 93

Average GPA: 3.16 (rounds to B+)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 23.50%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 2.61%

Stuart L Feigenbaum202425.6%42.8%21.7%3.4%1.9%4.7%2.9126
Seunghun Shin202476.5%17.6%3.6%0.4%0.0%1.9%3.724
Simone Bianco202335.2%43.2%17.6%1.1%0.2%2.6%3.127
Maximilian Stallkamp202345.0%41.8%10.8%1.8%0.3%0.3%3.2817
Yelim E Kim202427.1%45.4%19.0%1.0%3.3%4.3%2.922
Jack Mcdonald201946.2%30.7%23.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.151
Ju Yeon Shin202330.2%38.6%25.5%1.8%1.4%2.4%2.963
Manisha Singal202421.7%42.7%24.4%4.4%1.6%5.3%2.809
Laura T Raschke202467.1%31.0%1.4%0.0%0.3%0.2%3.619
Lindy B Cranwell202258.6%28.2%6.5%0.0%2.2%4.3%3.451
Ashley L Beleny202456.5%31.5%8.9%0.4%1.2%1.6%3.4013
Ross Mecham202221.8%61.9%11.0%1.8%3.6%0.0%2.941

Grade Distribution Over Time

1234GPA
Spring 2019Fall 2019Spring 2020Fall 2020Winter 2020Summer I 2021Winter 2021Summer I 2022Winter 2022Summer I 2023Winter 2023Fall 2024Term050% W