Units

Unit 1: Business, Trade & The Economy

Chapter 1 - Intro to International Business

1.1 Introduction to International Trade

1.2 History of Canadian Trade

1.3 International Interdependence

1.4 Industries

1.5 Advantages & Disadvantages of Trade

1.6 Formal Barriers to Trade

1.7 Informal Barriers to Trade

Chapter 2 - The Economics of Trade

2.1 Timezones

2.2 Expansion Strategies

2.3 Foreign Direct Investment

2.4 International Currencies

2.5 Globalization & GDP

2.6 Economics of Trade

Unit 2: The Global Environment for Business

Chapter 3 - Culture & Society

3.1 Cultural Aspects

3.2 Cultural Determinants

3.3 Cultural Differences

3.4 Cultural Awareness

3.5 Culture and the Labour Market

3.6 Business Meeting Culture

3.7 Hofstede's Dimensions

Unit 3: Factors Influencing Success in International Markets

Chapter 4 - Economy & Politics

4.1 Economic Systems

4.2 Political Systems

4.3 Economic Development

4.4 Government, Business & Influence

4.5 The Role of Government

4.6 The Business Cycle

Chapter 5 - Global Issues & International Organizations

5.1 International Organizations

5.2 Trade Agreements

5.3 United Nations & International Business

5.4 Globalization & Business Strategies

Unit 4: Marketing Challenges and Approaches, and Distribution

Chapter 6 - International Marketing

6.1 The 4 P's of International Marketing

6.2 Functions of Marketing

6.3 The 2 C's of International Marketing

Chapter 7 - Supply Chain & Distribution

7.1 Distribution and Supply Chain Management

7.2 Logistics & SCM

Unit 5: Working in International Markets

Chapter 8 - Ethics & Corporate Social Responsibility

8.1 Corporate Social Responsibility

8.2 Ethical Decision Making

8.3 Ethics & CSR