Web Syllabus(講義概要)

　この講義は英語で行います。
　In the past, for many Japanese enterprises, their international activities were rather limited and their relationship with foreign countries have been centered on export and import. But globalization has developed rapidly and widely, and now it is quite common to see foreign direct investments, global marketing and sales, global production system, research and development and so on in the enterprises’ activities. Many enterprises are taking advantage of the situation. They operate more globally than before and succeed in reaping profits. At the same time, however, they face new challenges and need to address various issues. In this course we will study global environment surrounding multinational enterprises (“MNE”s) and their operations, their background and history and think about their challenges.

　To understand global environment surrounding MNEs and their operations, their background and history. To learn the basics of international business.

　Final exam; 40%, Mid-term exam: 30%, Class participation, including report and/or presentation; 30%

　No specific textbook
　Reference: Charles W.L. Hill 『International Business: Competing in the Global Marketplace, 10th edition』 McGraw-Hill Education

　Reading the materials distributed in the classes.
　To prepare for the report and/or presentation in classes, students are expected to study the subject matters through newspapers, books, internet, etc.

　To better understand the global business, it is recommended to learn cases or examples of MNEs through internet, newspapers, books, etc.