Multinational Business Management

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International business is affected by a myriad of legal complexities, resulting from diverse codes of conduct, multiplicity of legal systems and regulations, promulgated by nations and international organizations. The primary objective of this course is to provide business students with the legal concepts and guidelines which are necessary for a successful engagement in international business transactions. The course explores the legal ramifications of transnational operations including contract devices, intellectual property rights, extraterritorial application of laws and sovereign immunity, act of state doctrine, labor laws and dispute settlement, key functional areas such as manufacturing, R&D, human resources and marketing. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisite: MGMT 605