International Perspectives on the Social Impact of Business
** available as of 01/01/2027
** available as of 01/01/2027
Prerequisites: Junior standing; Students in good standing in Quinlan Business Honors program.
Through pre-trip classes developing an understanding of international business and a week-long study abroad, students will observe how foreign businesses navigate the unique dynamics of the country in which they operate, contribute to the country's development, and deploy innovative technologies that help the society become more equitable and sustainable.
In pursuit of these learning outcomes, students will engage with several foreign companies. Additionally, daily reflection discussions and activities will aid students in connecting their day-to-day experiences in the foreign country with their understanding of the specific local context of political and economic development and the global context of international business. Through cultural activities, students will also develop a fuller appreciation of the challenges and opportunities of business in a foreign country, with an eye towards promoting positive and sustainable social and environmental impact.
Outcomes: Developing an understanding of the challenges and opportunities for foreign companies investing in underdeveloped markets, including the strategies companies use to enter and succeed in the market; Fostering an appreciation for the role of business in promoting economic and social development; Becoming aware of how investments in technology can promote equality and environmental sustainability.
Through pre-trip classes developing an understanding of international business and a week-long study abroad, students will observe how foreign businesses navigate the unique dynamics of the country in which they operate, contribute to the country's development, and deploy innovative technologies that help the society become more equitable and sustainable.
In pursuit of these learning outcomes, students will engage with several foreign companies. Additionally, daily reflection discussions and activities will aid students in connecting their day-to-day experiences in the foreign country with their understanding of the specific local context of political and economic development and the global context of international business. Through cultural activities, students will also develop a fuller appreciation of the challenges and opportunities of business in a foreign country, with an eye towards promoting positive and sustainable social and environmental impact.
Outcomes: Developing an understanding of the challenges and opportunities for foreign companies investing in underdeveloped markets, including the strategies companies use to enter and succeed in the market; Fostering an appreciation for the role of business in promoting economic and social development; Becoming aware of how investments in technology can promote equality and environmental sustainability.