Subject: EMBA

Term: Summer 2008

EMBA 454: Cultural Challenges for Global Managers (100/2798)

R 12:45-04:30 PM May 15-May 15, F 12:45-04:30 PM May 16-May 16, F 08:00-11:45 AM Jun 20-Jun 20

Gerhart, P

This course addresses some of the critical cultural issues faced by managers doing business in the global economy, such as: What is Culture? How does it impact business? What opportunities does it present for managers of local, as well as global organizations? Results of cross-cultural research are considered, but the course relies primarily on case analysis and class discussion to engage participants in creating solutions for the thorny issues presented.

EMBA 455: Managing in an Emerging Economy (100/2799)

W 08:00-04:30 PM May 14-May 14, S 12:45-04:30 PM Jun 21-Jun 21

Chatterjee, S

This course will prepare executives to add value to their organizations by understanding how to strategically position an organization for global success.

EMBA 456: Managing in the New Global Economy (100/2800)

F 08:00-11:45 AM May 16-May 16, S 12:45-04:30 PM May 17-May 17, F 04:35-06:00 PM Jun 20-Jun 20

Lynn, L

This course focuses on how aspects of today's globalization (especially the reduction of trade barriers, rise of BRIC economies, and globally distributed product development) are impacting company strategies and operations.

EMBA 457: International Trade and Finance (100/2801)

R 08:00-11:45 AM May 15-May 15, S 08:00-11:45 AM May 17-May 17, F 12:45-04:30 PM Jun 20-Jun 20, S 08:00-11:45 AM Jun 21-Jun 21

Erdilek, A

This course consists of two parts. The first part deals with the global trade and direct investment environment. It covers the theories as well as the political economy of international trade and foreign direct investment. Its aim is twofold: (i) to enable an understanding of such technical issues as to how the effects of tariffs and quotas differ or how free trade areas and customs unions differ; and (ii) to provide a systemic view of how government policies and corporate strategies interact in changing the global trade and investment environment of business. The second part of the course deals with regional economic integration and the global monetary system. Its aim is twofold (i) to enable an understanding of such technical issues as to how different stages of economic integration such as free trade areas and customs union differ; how the foreign exchange market functions in terms of different hedging instruments in the context of the international monetary system; and (ii) to provide a systemic view of how government policies and corporate strategies interact in changing the global trade and financial environment of business.