Detailed Syllabus

Semester 1: Global Business Foundations

1. Principles of International Management
   • Hofstede's cultural dimensions
   • Case: IKEA's localization in Middle East vs. Japan
2. Global Economic Systems
   • WTO, IMF, World Bank roles
   • Trade blocs (EU, ASEAN, USMCA)
3. International Marketing
   • Glocalization strategies (McDonald's vegetarian menus)
   • Digital globalization (TikTok's market adaptation)
4. Cross-Cultural Negotiations
   • High vs. low context communication
   • Simulation: US-China trade deal negotiations
5. Business Analytics for Global Decisions
   • Market sizing techniques (Top-down/Bottom-up)
   • Tableau for international trade data visualization

Semester 2: Core International Operations

1. Global Supply Chain Management
   • Incoterms 2020, 3PL/4PL strategies
   • Case: Apple's supply chain resilience post-COVID
2. International Financial Management
   • Forex risk hedging (Options, forwards)
   • Transfer pricing, tax havens
3. Trade Laws & Compliance
   • Anti-dumping laws, EXIM policies
   • Sanctions screening (OFAC compliance)
4. Emerging Markets Strategy
   • Bottom of Pyramid (BoP) opportunities
   • Case: Unilever's "Shakti" distribution model
5. Geopolitical Risk Analysis
   • PESTLE framework applications
   • War impact scenarios (Ukraine grain exports)

Semester 3: Specializations

Track 1: Global Digital Business

1. E-Commerce Globalization
   • Amazon vs. Alibaba cross-border strategies
   • DHL International Shipping algorithms
2. Blockchain in International Trade
   • Letter of Credit on blockchain
   • Dubai's "TradeConnect" case

Track 2: Sustainable Global Business

1. ESG in Multinationals
   • Carbon border taxes (EU CBAM)
   • Patagonia's global supply chain ethics
2. Circular Economy Models
   • H&M's global garment recycling

Electives (Choose 2)

• Luxury Global Expansion (LVMH in India)
• International Franchising (7-Eleven's master franchise model)
• Global Talent Management (Remote teams across timezones)
• Space Commerce Regulations

Semester 4: Immersion & Capstone

1. Global Consulting Project
   • Market entry strategy for African fintech
   • Partner with Deloitte/BCG global teams
2. International Internship
   • Rotations:
     • Export department (Volkswagen Mexico)
     • UNCTAD trade policy division
3. Language & Protocol Training
   • Business Mandarin/Spanish intensive
   • Diplomatic etiquette workshops
4. Thesis (Choose One)
   • "Impact of BRICS currency on USD hegemony"
   • "TikTok's data localization challenges"

Innovative Components

• War Room Simulations
  • OPEC oil crisis response
  • Brexit supply chain disruption
• Tech Tools Mastery
  • Bloomberg Terminal (Currency trading)
  • SAP Global Trade Services
• Global Leader Series
  • Speakers:
    • Former WTO DG
    • Tesla's Global Sourcing Head