Introduction to the module, classroom rules, and assessments of the modules. Market structure and the stakeholders’ role and interactions

Organisation structure; Vertical and horizontal differentiation; Neoclassical structure

Trends of international trade and the schools of economic thought; Trade theories; Trade and economic growth; Gains from trade and the distribution of the gains among stakeholders.

Players in foreign exchange markets; Business implications of exchange rate movement

International bonds; Global stock markets; Capital structure and the factors affecting the choice of capital structure; Foreign direct investment (FDI)

Market/country evaluations and selection; Legal and political issues in international business; Economics environment and economic analysis; Cultural environment and risk-taking behavior

Characteristics of exporters and importer; Motivation of export and import; Manage trade risk

FDI and its motivations; International motives in collaborative arrangements; Various types of collaborations

International capital budgeting; Foreign exchange risk management

Staffing frameworks; Selection; Preparation programs; Compensation design; Managing repatriation

Factors in supply chain management; Information technology and global supply chain; Uncertainty in global supply chain

Product policies; Pricing strategies, Promotion strategies; Branding; Distribution strategies

Wrap up