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Global Challenges in Business

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

This specialization equips students with the skills to navigate the challenges of the 21st-century global business landscape. From understanding the forces of globalization to developing marketing strategies for foreign and ethnic markets, participants will gain actionable frameworks to guide their businesses in a multicultural and interconnected world.

  • Understand the forces of globalization and their impact on businesses
  • Develop marketing plans for foreign and ethnic markets
  • Learn how to manage a global organization and multicultural teams
  • Acquire cultural frameworks for making marketing and management decisions

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Global Challenges in Business
Course Modules

This course comprises six modules that delve into the complexities of the global economy, global strategy, and global marketing. Participants will gain insights into cross-cultural management and multicultural marketing, preparing them to succeed in the global marketplace.

Global Strategy I: How The Global Economy Works

Starting with an exploration of the forces of globalization and their impact on businesses, this module delves into the complexities of the current global economy. Participants will gain insights into international trade regulations, the behavior of multinational organizations, and the intricacies of the global business marketplace.

Global Strategy II: Doing Business in The Global Economy

This module explores the strategies firms employ to overcome challenges when operating globally. Participants will analyze the advantages and disadvantages of different global strategies and develop appropriate responses to external pressures, gaining valuable insights into the complexities and uncertainties of conducting business on a global scale.

Global Marketing: Cultural Frameworks

With a focus on cultural diversity in the global marketplace, this module examines how globalization changes consumers and employees at a psychological level. Participants will understand cultural frameworks and their impact on cross-cultural consumer behavior and effective organizational management across cultural boundaries.

Global Marketing: Building Iconic Brands

Building on the cultural frameworks introduced in the previous module, this course guides participants through the process of crafting a culturally focused marketing plan for global expansion. Participants will gain insights into developing global marketing plans and understanding the cultural preferences of target consumers in new markets.

Global Impact: Cross-Cultural Management

This module introduces the fundamentals of multicultural management, exploring the impact of culture on interpersonal processes in organizations and the role of culture in communication, leadership, negotiation, and teamwork. Participants will develop cross-cultural sensitivity and skills to diagnose and resolve cross-cultural issues.

Global Impact: Multiculturalism

Embarking on the journey of understanding multicultural marketing essentials, this module explores the influence of culture on consumer behavior and decision-making, as well as advertising strategies tailored for multicultural markets. Participants will enhance their multicultural marketing acumen, preparing them for leadership roles in diverse business environments.

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