Explore how firms can successfully integrate their traditional strategies with non-market strategy in the global arena, including how to successfully engage with international non-market actors, such as foreign governments, regulators, political parties, NGOs, and the media. Examine the necessary tools to craft successful, integrated firm strategies in diverse institutional and political environments.

Explore strategic issues in procurement and supplier management; a review of competitive analysis and benchmarking; the purchasing role in fulfilling a firm's operational and competitive strategies; supplier evaluation, development, and relationship management; negotiating with suppliers for results; and commodity planning.

Explore how international finance operates in theory, mechanics, and current events. Examine how firms react to risks posed by international developments.

Discuss the actions that firms around the world are taking regarding global warming, and whether these actions and innovations will keep the growth of global greenhouse gas emissions to zero.

Introduction to the world trading system and international trade policy. Examine the policies and realities of international economic relations for the United States and major U.S. trading partners, founding trade institutions and their impact on importing and exporting commerce, and a brief history of negotiating rounds, international negotiations, and the anatomy of a Free Trade Agreement. Learn the basics of importing and exporting in relation to the business world, how free trade policy (including institutions, free trade agreements, dispute resolution, etc.) affects normal commerce and trade flows, and key steps to export from the United States.