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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: 81

Average GPA: 3.17 (B+)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 23.82%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 2.29%

Simone Bianco202335.2%43.2%17.6%1.1%0.2%2.6%3.127
Ashley L Beleny202456.2%31.0%9.4%0.4%1.3%1.7%3.3912
Maximilian Stallkamp202345.0%41.8%10.8%1.8%0.3%0.3%3.2817
Manisha Singal202224.2%38.8%23.3%6.7%2.3%4.6%2.776
Laura T Raschke202464.7%33.6%1.2%0.0%0.4%0.0%3.596
Seunghun Shin202476.5%17.6%3.6%0.4%0.0%1.9%3.724
Yelim E Kim202333.3%38.1%19.0%0.0%4.8%4.8%2.921
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
Stuart L Feigenbaum202425.3%43.7%21.8%3.5%1.6%4.1%2.9222
Lindy B Cranwell202258.6%28.2%6.5%0.0%2.2%4.3%3.451
Ross Mecham202221.8%61.9%11.0%1.8%3.6%0.0%2.941

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