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International management

Course Description: This course covers the fundamental concepts of international business management and its importance to the contemporary international economy, as well as the stages companies follow to transition from local to global operations. It also highlights key theoretical and applied topics in international management, such as international business strategies and theories. It explains the determinants of international business in different cultural contexts, in addition to addressing internal and external international business environments, and the processes of international business management, and demonstrating their role in developing national economies and societies.

Credit hours: 3

Prerequisites: BUS 111

Objectives of the course :

The course aims to enable students to describe the forces affecting international business and the impact of technology on globalization. It will also explain the reasons that drive companies to enter and participate in international business, and clarify the factors an organization must consider when deciding to select specific countries. Additionally, students will be able to compare the strategies companies adopt when choosing new countries, and to distinguish how organizations can form partnerships and alliances to exploit investment opportunities in international markets. Furthermore, the course aims to enhance students' values of social responsibility in the field of business management and to promote values of accepting and dealing with cultural diversity in the work environment.

Course outputs :

Describes the forces affecting international business and the impact of technology on globalization.
Explains the reasons why companies move into and participate in international business.
This outlines the factors to consider when deciding on selecting specific countries
Compares the strategies companies use when selecting new countries
Distinguish how organizations can form partnerships and alliances to exploit investment opportunities in international markets
It mentions the most prominent international institutions, bodies, and agencies that regulate, govern, and monitor the principles, legislation, and laws of international trade.
The student will have social responsibility competence in the field of international business management.
It identifies aspects of cultural diversity and its impact on business organization management through an individual report.

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Last updated: 2026-04-22