I am pleased to forward the course outline and learning outcomes with reference book and cases applicable.

The evaluation pattern and time frame would be followed as per GLIM standards. Text Book: International Business Dr. R. Chandran, Jaico publications. The participants are expected to read the book first and attend the sessions.

Chapters to be covered in Session 1: the book: Chapters 1 - 5 Cases: 1.Exploring Latin America 2. Barrett Farm Foods

Learning outcome A complete understanding of trading in another continent considering all the environmental factors.

Foreign Direct Investment Inflow Outflow - Presentation

Learning outcome Learning strategies of companies to invest and strengthen trade opportunities around the world

Cases 1: Forging ahead to the top by Acquisition The Hindalco way Case 2: The Global Entrepreneur HBR case

Session 3:

MNCs and Global companies in trading Presentation

Learning outcome Complete understanding of MNCs and cross border operations and challenges encountered by them.

Case 1: Social responsibility of MNCs in South Africa Importance of competitive sourcing for trading - Presentation

Learning outcome Competitive advantages of nations for successful trading 1

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Case: China + India (The power of the two) Evaluation Total mark: 50 1. Class participation and quiz 2. Write up from the first day session, to be submitted on 2nd day 3. End-term exam (five questions are to be answered out of six) (5x5= 25) Total : 10 : 15 : 25 ---: 50 ==

Thanking you, Cordially yours.

Dr. R. Chandran DIRECTOR, PIMSR

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