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Managing in the Global Business Environment Concentration

Why Managing in the Global Business Environment?

Managers need to understand the rapidly evolving global context in which their companies operate and be able to strategically address the challenges – and maximize the opportunities – that they will face. As part of the Rutgers Stackable Business Innovation Program (rSBI), the Managing in the Global Business Environment Concentration is stackable with the following master's program: MBA

Concentration Description

In the increasingly global economy, firms need leaders, who understand the challenges and opportunities of the highly competitive global marketplace, are able to operate effectively anywhere in the world, master cross-cultural relationships, and create and implement strategies that help exploit the opportunities available all around the world. The certificate concentration in “Managing in the Global Business Environment” equips learners (MBA students and executives) with the skills and tools required for becoming effective leaders of multinational corporations.

Courses

You can take the course listed below as individual classes or as stackable courses towards the completion of a concentration.

International Business

This course introduces both the macro-and micro-level aspects of international business operations. We begin the course with a discussion on recent trends in globalization. We then move on to discuss the country-level differences, the trade environment, and the global monetary system affecting the international operations of a firm. The balance of the course discusses firm-level strategies pertaining to international business operations. The course will equip participants to analyze the different factors of the global environment that affect the operations and strategies of multinational corporations.

Course Number: 22:553:593
Credits: 2
Delivery Mode: In-person
Offered By: MBA
Relevant Programs: MBA
Sample Relevant Careers: Global Risk Analyst, International Trade Specialist, International Expansion Manager, Strategy and Analytics Lead, Foreign Subsidiary Manager, Offshoring-Outsourcing Manager, International Agency Manager, NGO Manager

Global Management Strategy

This course introduces tools to evaluate the opportunities and challenges involved in conducting business in a dynamic global environment. We examine the nature of global industries and global competition to assist managers in formulating and executing successful global strategies and help them leverage cross-country differences. Strategic decisions addressed in this course include the choice of appropriate international expansion strategies such as exports, alliances, joint ventures, cross-border mergers and acquisitions, and greenfield investments. We also discuss strategies to deal with the increased complexity of managing a business located in multiple countries, to achieve competitive costs and market penetration, and to enhance innovation and performance of global operations.

Course Number: 22:553:621
Credits: 3
Delivery Mode: In-person
Offered By: MBA
Relevant Programs: MBA
Sample Relevant Careers: Global Business Development Manager, Global Merchandizing Manager, International Operations Specialist, Foreign Subsidiary Manager, Global Supply Chain Manager, Offshoring-Outsourcing Manager, International Agency Manager, NGO Manager

Leading Across Cultures

This course is designed to address the needs of executives with leadership and/or senior management responsibilities in global businesses. It focuses on the uniquely different aspects of leading a multinational organization across different cultures and interacting with a globally dispersed workforce. Many businesses today do not grant full autonomy to their foreign-based subsidiaries choosing instead to centralize decision-making using a global or transnational strategic platform while implementing these strategies at a global, regional, and local level. This approach requires leaders with global responsibilities to understand the cultural differences that exist in various regions and countries in which they operate and the implications of those cultural differences in making and implementing strategic decisions regarding marketing strategies, operations/supply chain strategies, HR strategies including hiring and engaging key executives and managers, and business development strategies.

Course Number: 22:620:648
Credits: 3
Delivery Mode: In-person
Offered By: MBA
Sample Relevant Careers: International Operations Specialist, Foreign Subsidiary Manager, Export-Import Manager, Global Supply Chain Manager, Joint Venture Specialist, Offshoring-Outsourcing Manager, International Agency Manager, NGO Manager

International Business in the Digital World

The context of international business is rapidly changing with the emergence of new organizational forms such as platform organizations and new technologies such as Blockchain. These developments challenge the way multinational firms are structured and managed across different countries. Digital and platform organizations could overcome the risks and challenges of operating in foreign locations with the help from technology such as Blockchain which provide a more secure and risk-free platform for conducting business. This course introduces students to the potential of new technologies to overcome the challenges of operating in the global environment.

Course Number: 22:553:625
Credits: 1
Delivery Mode: Hybrid/Online
Offered By: MBA
Sample Relevant Careers: International Logistics Specialist, Online Operations Technology Lead, Global Risk Analyst

The concentration and courses are offered by the Management & Global Business Department

Sample Relevant Careers: Global Business Development Manager, Global Merchandising Manager, Global Risk Analyst, International Trade Specialist, Director of International Expansion, Strategy Lead, Analytics Lead, Foreign Subsidiary Manager, Global Supply Chain Manager, Offshoring-Outsourcing Manager, International Agency Manager, NGO Manager

How to Apply

Learn about the admissions process and requirements to apply.

Admissions

Rutgers Stackable Business Innovation (rSBI)

The future of education is changing. The Rutgers Stackable Business Innovation (rSBI) program allows you to design your own cutting-edge curriculum to earn a standalone certificate or take courses that be transferred towards completing a Master’s degree. Working professionals can enhance their knowledge and upskill by taking relevant courses. If you are a student considering a Master’s degree, rSBI is a perfect way to test the waters in a particular discipline before committing to a full degree program. Employers can invest in the professional development of their employees and choose the courses that address business needs.

Concentrations & Courses

rSBI Management and Global Business Concentration courses are synchronous classes taken during the course of the semester. Note that not all courses are offered every semester.