Course Details

  • Online | Asynchronous 
  • December 21, 2026 – January 8, 2027
  • 3 credits | $2,022
  • Last day to register: December 22, 2026

Course Overview

This course introduces the students to the economic, political, and cultural environments affecting international business. In addition, the influence of government on trade, foreign direct investment, foreign exchange, export and import strategies, and the impact of multinational enterprises will be discussed. Students will also be exposed to the comprehensive set of dynamics that comprise international business decision environments and will learn to evaluate alternative courses of action in a global setting. Particular emphasis will be placed on areas of current importance. Extensive use of cases and readings. 

Additional Information

Sophomore standing or higher. Open to B.S.B.A. majors and related minors and Political Science & International Studies majors.

Faculty will contact all students after the Tuesday, December 22, registration deadline.

About the Instructor

Jennifer Swanson

Professor of International Business, International Business Program Director
Prof. Swanson has a MBA and Ph.D. in Business and primarily teaches International Business and International Management at Stonehill. She is also the Director of the International Business program. Prof. Swanson's main research area is in cross-cultural management and she has taught, trained and consulted in several countries.

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Duffy Academic Center – 112

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