INT 280

International Business Foundational Experience

The International Business Foundational Experience exposes students to a variety of learning opportunities that reinforce the core international business curriculum delivered in Year-1 of their program and inspires students to explore various facets of international business concepts, theories and practice. To complete the requirements for this Year-1 experience, students will: Conduct secondary research to understand a given Multinational Corporation, its industry and the countries where its assets and/or revenues are concentrated. Prepare a comprehensive MNC profile report to be achieved in e-Portfolio; Conduct serial interviews with a local SME executive with global orientation or an Innovation Hub entrepreneur who started a venture with international scope; prepare transcript of the interviews and a reflection report; attend a full-day international business workshop offered by New Hampshire International Trade Resource Center; attend Academy of International Business North East Annual Meeting; prepare an observation report for the sessions attended; participate in community service OR civic engagement activities with local organizations such as International Institute of New England and World Affairs Council; develop formal reflections, on both their individual and team experiences, and offer feedback for improvement of the course at the conclusion of the term.

Units: 1.5-3.0(2.0)