International Business
The SBNM's certificate programs are designed for professionals who wish to sharpen their skills and knowledge in a specific content area in a short, cost-effective manner.
Certificate programs may be completed in 6-12 months, and all certificate courses may be applied to any of the SBNM's graduate degrees. Students pursue certificate programs for a variety of reasons, including:
- to acquire more advanced knowledge and update existing skills
- to augment their SBNM degree with an area of specialization
- to facilitate a career transition to a new field
Certificate in International Business
The challenges presented by an increasingly interdependent world economy are signficant for all types and sizes of business organizations. In order to compete effectively and provide value in the global marketplace, organizational must understand the functioning of economic systems, and the essential relationships between businness firms, governments, and international organizations. The certificate in international business provides the tools to identify and analyze vital economic and business and strategic factors required to manage in the global environment.
Key Topics
- The nature of international trade and the role of central banks and monetary policy
- Comparative and competitive advantage
- Foreign exchange markets, interest rates, and capital flows
- International business organizational structure and strategic management
- The role of economies of scale and international expansion
Key Takeaways
- Enhance your current view of the globalization porcess the ability to forecast from an international perspective
- Understand the impact and significance of trading blocs, strategic business alliances, and international organizations
- Gain insight about the role of exporting, licensing, acquisitions, and joint ventures
- Evaluate impacts of social, political, and economic trends in the international economy
- Expand your understanding of how busienss firms formulate goals and strategies in response to challenges posed by global markets
Courses
- SBNM 5210 Macroeconomics
- SBNM 5211 Global Economics
- SBNM 5560 Managing International Business I
- SBNM 5561 Managing International Business II
- SBNM 5570 International Business Experience or SBNM 5040 Managing Diversity and Conflict