MGT 475 International Business Management

Overview of Course

Global business today is shaped not only by the forces of globalization but recently also by rising trends of deglobalization, protectionism, and tariffs that challenge traditional models of international expansion. This course introduces students to the complexities multinational corporations face as they compete across borders in an era of both integration and fragmentation. Using International Business: Competing in the Global Marketplace (Hill & Hult, 14th Edition, 2022) as the primary text, students will examine frameworks for international business and global value creation while critically assessing how trade barriers, shifting national alliances, and geo-political risks influence managerial decision-making.
Through interactive lectures, case studies, and port-based field experiences, students will explore how organizations adapt to diverse institutional contexts, balance global and local strategies, and build resilience in supply chains and operations. Emphasis will be placed on cross-cultural management, ethical and sustainability challenges, and the strategic implications of tariffs, trade disputes, and regional economic integration.