This course covers major theoretical underpinnings for the study of International Business (IB). Drawing on the research streams relating to the Multinational Enterprise (MNE), international trade, foreign direct investment, and the impact of globalization, this course aims to provide a solid framework for all doctoral students and for the doctoral concentration in IB. Major topics of the framework to be covered include MNEs, trade and FDI theory, and the role of global institutions. The MNE operates within a global political, economic, and social environment and in this course we consider emerging issues in IB, such as cross-cultural links, labor and environmental standards, MNE corporate responsibility, intellectual property rights, developmental aid and economic development, outsourcing/offshoring, and risk management. Students are encouraged to focus on developing their research interests in the international arena. Bear in mind that all functional disciplines (marketing, finance, HR, management, operations, law, accounting, and economics) have streams of research which focus on international dimensions. The course will both accommodate and expand your own interest in a functional discipline.

Not required

A. Entrance Competencies:

1. Knowledge of business functions, such as economics, finance, marketing, management and operations, equivalent to MBA level.
2. Knowledge of global activities, related to governmental, business and societal issues.
3. Ability to relate international developments to own country situation.

B. Exit Competencies:

1. The importance of the theoretical base for international business activity, in particular MNE theory, trade theory, foreign direct investment, global institutions, and national policy.
2. Knowledge and understanding of the unique aspects and problems for firms involved in international business.
3. Knowledge of cross-cultural research and its important linkage to research on the MNE.
4. Knowledge of emerging issues in international business, such as labor and environmental standards, MNE corporate social responsibility, intellectual property rights and risk management.

1. Required Materials


1. Textbooks

Oxford Handbook of International Business - 2003
Rugman, A.M. & T.L. Brewer
Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0-19-925841-4



APA Manual
The APA Manual is a recommended textbook for all courses.
Effective July 1^st 2009, the 6th edition of the APA Manual is recommended for all courses.

NSU Bookstore
Textbooks and Case Studies may be purchased from the NSU Bookstore (located in the University Park Plaza) by calling 1-800-509-2665 or online at http://www.nsubooks.bkstore.com.

The NSU libraries comprise the Alvin Sherman Library, Research, and Information Technology Center, East Campus Branch Library, Health Professions Division Library, Law Library and Technology Center, North Miami Beach Branch Library, University School Library Media Centers, and the William S. Richardson Ocean Science Library. Students are strongly encouraged to visit one of the physical locations and/or take advantage of the vast electronic library available for research. For more information, please visit http://www.nova.edu/library.

Please note that all required and recommended materials should be referenced in APA style.