Business Administration

International Management is an advanced undergraduate module in the bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. The course first focuses on international differences in formal and informal institutions. National-level institutions are frameworks within which multinational enterprises (MNEs) do business around the world. The course examines the particularities of national institutional frameworks in some of the largest economies and explores how researchers have classified such institutional frameworks into typologies. The course then focuses on MNEs as organizations. The course examines how MNEs have been theoretically conceived and inquire how they maintain a balance between global integration and local adaptation in their international activities. The course focuses particularly on questions of strategy, governance, and human resource management. The course addresses the underrepresentation of women in international management. A particular focus of the course is undergraduate research and inquiry. The course provides insights into current research in the discipline regarding the governance of international labor standards and international management implications of the current transition to electric vehicles in the auto industry.

This course introduces the basic concepts and methods of financial engineering, and the conceptual and financial tools that financial engineers must possess.

At the end of the course students can manage strategic issues at the business level. Business definition, critical factor of success, competitive analysis, internal resources, and strategic positions are discussed to define strategy in markets that can have different degrees of maturity and technology innovation. The course discusses topics including the definition of business models, the story of business strategy, goals and performance, the competitive environment, beyond industries, internal analysis, business strategy and competitive advantage, competitive dynamics, growth strategies, strategic alliances, innovative strategies, and strategy and social values. The course employs different teaching methods including lectures, team-based exercises, and case discussions.

This course focuses on two main aspects: the study of external and internal environment and foundational concepts and tools to inform and support the formulation and implementation of strategic decisions. The course exposes students to fundamental and advanced issues in competitive business environments and enables them to analyze opportunities and challenges from the point of view of business analysts and practicing general managers. The students learn about theory-based models and how to apply them for the analysis of real business scenarios; how to choose among established strategies in different scenarios; and how to critically evaluate key trends in the strategic management field. The course covers topics such as industry analysis, resources and capabilities, business model innovation, and scenario planning.

This course provides a broad overview of Corporate Finance. The primary objectives of the course are: 1) To familiarize oneself with the principles and techniques of financial management; 2) To help develop and sharpen analytic abilities in financial management, and 3) To apply financial management and skills in corporate decision-making.