Emerging markets, such as Brazil, China, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Poland, or Turkey, account for 85% of the world’s population, half its GDP, and about two-thirds of world economic growth. Understanding how to leverage the consumer needs, talent, and innovation potential of these economies will be vital for the future success of all for-profit and not-for-profit organizations. It will also be important for reducing global poverty and inequality. The minor combines coursework on the economic, political, and business challenges of operating in emerging markets with a hands-on, immersive field study component. This interdisciplinary minor is open to business and nonbusiness students, including BSIB students.
Complete all courses listed below unless otherwise indicated. Also complete any corequisite labs, recitations, clinicals, or tools courses where specified.
Emerging Markets
Code | Title | Hours |
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Complete one of the following: | 4 | |
Business Decision Making in Developed Country Environments and International Business Decision Making in Emerging Markets | ||
Competing to Win in Emerging Markets | ||
Special Topics in International Business |
Field Study
Code | Title | Hours |
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Field study as preapproved by the director of the emerging markets minor and/or D’Amore-McKim undergraduate dean’s office. Please contact the D’Amore-McKim academic advising office to confirm option(s). | 4 | |
Students may undertake 4 SH of independent research with approval. |
Electives
Code | Title | Hours |
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Complete two of the following: | 8 | |
Introduction to African Studies | ||
Global Markets and Local Culture | ||
East Asian Studies | ||
Modern Chinese History and Culture | ||
or HIST 1500 | Modern Chinese History and Culture | |
Latin American Culture, History, and Politics | ||
Global and Intercultural Communication | ||
Colonialism/Imperialism | ||
Global Social Enterprise | ||
Cultural Aspects of International Business | ||
International Conflict and Negotiation | ||
Security, Culture, Power | ||
International Political Economy | ||
International Law | ||
Politics of Developing Nations |
GPA Requirement
2.000 GPA required in the minor