BUSINESS 7001 - International Challenges for Global Business

In many industries today a sustainable return on investment requires taking risks - exploring new markets and dealing with complex social and environmental challenges. Unfortunately, many modern business leaders and executives are ill equipped to face this new and ever-changing environment. In this course you will hear directly from successful business leaders, experts in international trade and community leaders about how they understand and deal with the complex problems of labour disputes, the environment, corruption, dire poverty and global security issues in the post September 11 world. The course provides a range of strategies to successfully handle these issues, maintain a positive organisational reputation and contribute to the solution. There is the opportunity to discuss ethical issues with leading business people, experts on labour rights, the environment and global poverty. The course will allow you to assess the importance of corporate social responsibility and triple bottom line accounting - financial, social and environmental.