This course focuses on understanding the importance of managing business operations in a cross-cultural global environment. The course looks at what international management is and at what the implications are for small, medium, and large-sized international enterprises. Topics include globalization; the global political, legal, and technological environment; social and ethical responsibilities of firms; managing across cultures; cross-cultural management; organizational cultures and diversity; cross-cultural communication and negotiation and control; motivation and leadership across cultures; and international human resource management and labour relations.

Registration in this course is restricted to students admitted to the BBA.

Prerequisite(s): Completion of a minimum 54 credits including a minimum "C" grade in six credits of university-transferable English or communications.