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Business, Government & the International Economy

Business, Government & the International Economy

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MBA Required Curriculum

(FIRST YEAR)

Business, Government and the International Economy (BGIE)

Business, Government and the International Economy (BGIE) is a course about the broad economic and political context in which business operates. Throughout their careers, business leaders are asked to formulate and lead their firm's responses to the external environment. They may also have the chance to shape that environment by influencing government policies. In BGIE, we will learn about the key economic, political, and social factors that affect this business environment: in other words, the institutional foundations of capitalism. BGIE examines management and leadership on a grand scale. The decisions we study have widespread implications and fundamental importance for business and society. We will look at policies that affect millions of people - and often have implications for every firm doing business in a country.

MBA Elective Curriculum

(SECOND YEAR)
Course Title Faculty Name Term Quarter Credits
Agribusiness David Bell Fall
2023
Q1Q2 3.0
Business and Geopolitics Jeremy Friedman Fall
2023
Q1 1.5
Capitalism and the State (CATS) (also listed under General Management) Debora L. Spar Fall
2023
Q1Q2 3.0
Creating the Modern Financial System David Moss Spring
2024
Q3Q4 3.0
Entrepreneurship and Global Capitalism (also listed under Entrepreneurial Management and General Management) Geoffrey Jones Fall
2023
Q1Q2 3.0
Global Climate Change (GCC) Gunnar Trumbull Spring
2024
Q3Q4 3.0
Globalization and Emerging Markets Kristin Fabbe Spring
2024
Q3Q4 3.0
IFC: Italy; Capitalism - Past, Present, and Future Sophus A. Reinert, Arthur Segel, Dante Roscini January
2024
J 3.0
Institutions, Macroeconomics, and the Global Economy Vincent Pons Spring
2024
Q3Q4 3.0
Managing International Trade and Investment Meg Rithmire Fall
2023
Q1Q2 3.0
The Role of Government in Market Economies Matthew Weinzierl Spring
2024
Q3 1.5
Space, Public And Commercial Economics (SPACE) Matthew Weinzierl Spring
2024
Q4 1.5
Unpacking the US-China Rivalry (also listed under General Management) Andy Zelleke Fall
2023
Q1Q2 3.0

Doctoral Programs

Faculty from the BGIE unit work with students across several doctoral programs. Detailed curriculum information for each doctoral program associated with this unit can be found on the doctoral programs website:
PhD in Business Economics
PhD in Business Administration, Strategy

Executive Education

Strategic Perspectives in Nonprofit Management
09–15 JUL 2023
Advanced Corporate Director Seminar
TBD
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