PIA 1103 - MULTINATIONAL CORPORATIONS & GLOBAL POLICY CHALLENGES

Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
Long Description Why and how do global corporations like Apple, Tesla, or Nike engage with international politics? How do businesses manage political risks and navigate crises like trade wars, sanctions, and wars? Why do they lobby governments, and how do their strategies influence-and get influenced by-global policymaking? In this course, students will explore the dynamic intersection between global business and international policy. Through compelling real-world cases and scholarly work, we'll investigate how businesses shape policy decisions, respond to cross-border challenges, and adapt to changing geopolitical environments. Students will gain practical insights into government regulation of international trade, corporate strategies for dealing with policy challenges, and the dynamic relationship between economic power and political influence. We'll start by tracing the historical evolution of multinational corporations and their influence on global politics. Then we'll dive into current issues, including international trade negotiations, financial crises, foreign direct investment, and the complexities of regulating digital technologies and cross-border data flows. Designed specifically for students with little or no prior knowledge of international business or policy, this course offers an accessible yet rigorous introduction. If you're curious about how global markets function, why international policies matter for businesses, and how multinational corporations become significant political players, this class is for you. No prerequisites are required.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis

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