Global Business | 3 Credits

Students examine global sourcing and reshoring decisions through the analysis of an imported product. The course explores reasons for offshore manufacturing and the financial, operational, and strategic factors influencing production location.
Students compare domestic and international manufacturing using total cost of ownership, risk, and projected changes in the business environment, then recommend an appropriate sourcing strategy.

This course examines the economic, political, technological, and cultural factors that influence international business decisions. Students investigate the opportunities and risks of entering a selected foreign market.
Using a hypothetical company, students research a country, evaluate its business environment, and prepare an evidence-based recommendation and executive report regarding market expansion.

Prerequisites

• BAOS 310x Reshoring Product Manufacturing
• CGS ENG 102x Critical Writing, Reading, and Research II