Course Objectives: |
The aim of this course is to teach how to be successful in different regions by giving examples from real stories. The benefits, cost risks and attractiveness of doing international business are conveyed by giving life examples of the lecturer. |
Course Content: |
Every region and country in the world has different cultures. In this course, general definition of Globalization, Global institutions, Privatization, how different political, economic and legal systems affect countries, country examples: Trade policies of USA, China, India, Russia, Venezuela, Malaysia, African countries, international organizations, property rights, innovation and entrepreneurship concepts, economic concepts, organizations in our country, for an entrepreneur, are explained with current examples.
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Related Preparation |
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General concepts: International organizations, Globalization, Trade |
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Foreign trade organizations |
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3) |
Introduction to globalization: Global markets, globalization of manufacturing, United Nations, International Chamber of Commerce, GATT, World Bank, IMF, G20, G7, Bretton Woods agreement. |
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National differences in political, economic and legal systems. Older Russia. |
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Property rights and corruption. Examples of Venezuela and China. |
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National differences in economic development. India Case |
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Legal systems, similarities and differences. UK, applications in other countries. |
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Midterm Exam |
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9) |
Economic growth rates, development concepts |
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10) |
Political economy and economic progress, innovation and entrepreneurship.
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Privatization, legal systems, economic systems. Vietnam example. |
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Global trade and investment climate. Malaysia Case |
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State policies and international trade. Organizations, tariffs, subsidies, management policies. |
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Political systems, individualism, collectivism, its effects. |
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15) |
Finals Week |
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16) |
Finals Week |
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