International Business: Decision Making in a Global Political Economy (MNG295)

Program code:

MNG295

ECTS:

6

Teaching language:

EN
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Course description

Prepare for an engaging learning journey into the complexities, challenges, and opportunities of decision making in a global political economy. This course invites you to delve into critical questions at the intersection of international business, global leadership, strategic management and political economics. This course invites you to explore key questions around the decision making in a global political economy: How to make informed decisions in International Business? What characterizes the context of a global political economy? What role does global leadership and strategic management play? What defines effective leadership and management in a globally interconnected world? How can I refine my decision-making and leadership skills in diverse, dynamic contexts?

Course goals

Through interactive formats that include critical reflections, collaborative group activities, real-world case studies, and insights from cutting-edge research, students will gain a profound understanding of the theoretical and practical dimensions of decision making in International Business. The course explores decision-making frameworks shaped by the complexities of a globalized economy, covering topics like relational economics, global leadership, cross-cultural management and the interplay of political and economic forces. Students will examine how international businesses navigate cultural, regulatory, and economic diversity, developing the skills to craft responsible, impactful decisions and strategies in an era of interconnectedness and interdependency.