Global Strategic Management IB/GSM 380
Temple University Rome Campus
Summer 2005, May 23rd – July 4th
What will you learn in the course:
· What is Globalization of business?
· How do different cultures influence how companies market their products and services worldwide?
· What are the challenges that managers face in working abroad?
· How do international companies operate and what are their unique features?
What curricular requirements will the course satisfy:*
· Fulfills a business elective requirement
· Fulfills an international business core requirement
· Fulfills a requirement for International Business Majors
· Fulfills a requirement for Entrepreneurship Majors
· Fulfills the business course requirement for the Asian Business and Society Certificate Program
* Non Temple Students must confirm with their home institution*
Who will be teaching the course:
The course will be taught by Professor Arvind V. Phatak whose latest book International Management: Managing in a Diverse and Dynamic Global Environment will serve as the text for the course.
Professor Phatak was honored as one of the five best teachers by Temple University. He has also received other teaching awards such as the MBA Professor of the Year Award, and the Distinguished Faculty Award. He consistently receives high teaching evaluation scores from his students. Professor Phatak utilizes the discussion method of teaching, and is known for his relaxed demeanor in the classroom.
http://www.sbm.temple.edu/faculty/aphatak/
For further program information, please visit the Temple Rome website: http://www.temple.edu/studyabroad/Programs/Rome/Rome-intro.htm