General Information
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Instructor Bio
Bernardo Blum is an Associate Professor of Economic Analysis and Policy and Director IIB at Rotman. He teaches an MBA course in International Economics. Bernardo’s research falls into three broad areas: international trade, where his work examines the determinants of international trade patterns and the economic institutions that facilitate trade; urban economics, where his work examines the impact of urban agglomeration on the productivities of, and so returns to, different kinds of skills; and the determinants of income inequality.
Walid Hejazi is a Professor of Economic Analysis and Policy at the Rotman School of Management, Fellow of the Michael Lee-Chin Family Institute for Corporate Citizenship, and member of the Board of Directors of the David & Sharon Johnston Centre for Corporate Governance Innovation. His research focuses on the development of strategies which enhance the ability of companies to compete in domestic and global marketplaces. He has worked closely with many companies to develop and implement innovative strategies, with a particular focus on the role of leaders in preparing those companies to lead strategic change. He is currently working on a book that analyzes strategies that can mobilize global pools of capital into the development of sustainable infrastructure projects in the developing world. He has also worked extensively with Canadian and foreign governments on the development of policies around foreign investment and international trade and has testified extensively before parliamentary and senate committees. He teaches in Rotman’s MBA, EMBA and custom executive programs, and has delivered lectures in over 30 countries, and is a frequent commentator in the media.
Target Audience
All students are welcome to take this course as it will cover a number of areas such as international trade (importing and exporting), foreign investment, market entry strategies, strategy consulting, developing value propositions, and more. Students will be matched with a company and will develop a multitude of skills for future employment.
Prerequisites
RSM2123H – International Business in the World Economy
RSM2701H – GCP: Electronica Trade Mission – Munich, Germany
Course Dates and Format
There are no formal classes for this Global Practicum. Students are required to travel to the trade mission in the UK, attend each day of the trade mission, and behave professionally.
Travel Dates: November 11-15, 2024
Course Mission
Course Learning Outcomes:
- How to go from the theory of internationalization to the practice: taking companies global.
- How to assess a company’s product potential in global markets?
- Understanding which global markets to enter.
- Understanding strategies on market entry.
- Designing global supply chains: how to serve foreign markets most effectively?
- Understanding how to navigate global markets, including managing tariff and non-tariff barriers, protectionism, intellectual property protections, and exchange rates risks.
- Working together with senior management in a growing business with global aspirations.
- Learn how to manage a project from start to finish including client engagement and management.
- Strengthen capacity for working as a team in a challenging and new environment and work-side-by-side with local people and organizations.
- Develop the cross-cultural understanding essential for success in a globalized world.
Course Scope
After completing the course RSM2123H – International Business in the World Economy and RSM2701H – GCP: Electronica Trade Mission – Munich, Germany, students can take this Global Practicum. This Global Practicum allows students to participate in a Trade Mission together with a Canadian company trying to enter a foreign market. Students enrolled in this Global Practicum will travel with a company to the Ontario Advanced Manufacturing Export Business Mission to Electronica, Munich, that will be held November 11-15, 2024.
In order to travel, you must have successfully completed the GCP RSM2701. Note that travel is NOT mandatory to earn the GCP credit. Nevertheless, those students that do decide to travel with the company on the respective Trade Mission as part of this Global Practicum would earn an additional global/experiential credit, and Rotman will provide financial support to cover part of the travel costs.
Global Manager Initiative Courses:
- RSM2123H – International Business in the World Economy (prerequisite)
- RSM2701H – GCP – working with a company
- RSM2709H – Global Practicum – traveling with the company to the trade mission
Evaluation and Grade Breakdown
| Component | Due Date | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1) Attendance on the Trade Mission to Electronica in Munich, Germany 2) Being on time for all the meetings and events; being fully engaged; representing Rotman in an excellent way | November 11-15, 2024 | 50% |
| Final Report (in groups) | Monday, November 25, 2024 by Midnight | 25% |
| Individual Reflection | Monday, November 25, 2024 by Midnight | 25% |
Grading and Assessment
This course will use the Honours/Pass/Fail grading scale, and this course will not count towards a student’s GPA. The final course grade reflects the student’s level of demonstrated achievement of the Course Learning Outcomes listed above. Deliverables provide feedback on your progress towards the course grade. Students should contact the instructor as early as practical if they have any questions at all about how they are going to be assessed. The onus is on the student to ensure they have received full clarity and that they fully understand the assessment process.
Required Resources and Cost
Course and practicum fees TBC.
Experiential Course Limit
There are limits to the number of RSM27XX range courses that students may take for credit toward their degree. Please refer to the Experiential/International Course Eligibility Specifics and Limits section on the RO website for all details.