Massachusetts in the Global Economy

Massachusetts in the Global Economy

This course has four goals. It seeks to provide students with 1) an understanding of the evolving business structure of Massachusetts, and its place in U.S. and world goods and service industries; 2) an introduction to country and regional analysis, especially macro-economic analysis and social and organizational analysis, as they pertain to understanding customer-markets, competitors, and comparative investment locations; 3) an introduction to major global economic, technological, and political trends, including changing demographics and regulation, technological "creative destruction," emerging markets, and transitions to capitalism; and 4) an introduction and overview of industry analysis, focusing on key Massachusetts industries, including financial services and banking, health care products and services, and computer hardware and software. The course involves intensive student research projects and team presentations.

Global Management MBA Degree Program

In the Global Management online MBA specialization from Ellis College, you'll study how to understand and work within organizations as they participate in the global economy.

In addition to the core courses listed under the General Business MBA , you are required to take the following three electives.

Export-Import Operations and Finance
This course will concentrate on development and execution of export/import operations. Sources of data and methods for evaluating market potential within the context of international agreements and regulations are explored. The methods of executing export/import transactions, including instruments of trade financing, are examined extensively

International Marketing
Problems of cross-national marketing; identification of market potential; development of strategies to suit cultural differences; management of multinational marketing efforts. The development of product promotion policies, pricing strategies and distribution methods. Legal aspects of international marketing. Government trade regulations and impediments to technological innovation in developing countries. The political dimensions of multinational marketing

Principles of Global Finance
This course teaches how multi-national firms or firms facing international competition manage financial risk unique to a multi-national setting such as fluctuations in currency exchange rates, interest rates, and political stability.