There are no prerequisites, but consider:
No prerequisites required except for interest in
OPEN TO IE STUDENTS ENROLLED IN THE FOLLOWING DEGREES (SINGLE AND DUAL): OPEN TO ALL PROGRAMS
The course objective is to learn the fundamentals of the strategic analysis approach required for organizations in the process of internationalizing and the different entry options into foreign markets; together with understanding the various financing alternatives to support those entry strategies.
The course covers the different means of international payment and the trade finance instruments used to operate in global markets. Finally, the course describes the international trade risks associated with those instruments together with the tools to cover and mitigate them.
Participants will learn and have a comprehensive and practical approach to:
– Think strategically in a globalized world and assess how to develop business beyond their borders.
– Understand the basis to perform industry and company strategic analysis in a globalized world and what international advantage can a company exploit to win across borders and markets.
– Learn how to reach new markets and the different entry alternatives, evaluating which strategic activities to own and which to execute through alliances or outsourcing.
– Understand funding alternatives available for businesses in the process of internationalizing.
– The fundamental means of international payment and collection; as well as financing instruments for international trade.
– Key knowledge of international trade risks as well as instruments of coverage and mitigation of main political and financial risks.
