Theories linking environmental factors and business strategy as a basis for study of some major factors and institutions shaping international business strategy. International trade patterns, regionalization, shifts in international finance, research and development and transnational data flows. Prerequisite(s): third-year standing, and BUSI 2101 or BUSI 2702 with a grade of C or higher and ECON 1000 with a grade of C- or higher in each.Lectures three hours a week.