- translations
briefly discussed May 5
for class May 26
- read further
 

Exchange Rate
determinants
 opegged currencies
 ofloating currencies
Cdn $ issues
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currency exchange debate
fixed or float
(reference only)
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class might be ONLINE

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ethical and social considerations
ethics

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Collaborative
Relationships
 o licensing
 o franchising
 o mgmnt contracts
 o turnkey ops
 o joint ventures
 o equity alliances
 o consortiums
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Ways to enter foreign mkts
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Export / Import Strategies
- intl mrkt entry modes
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Case Study Heineken
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Disadvantages of Exporting

(Prof. Hejazi will cover some of  this in 2008 in C46)

June 23 class debate

MID-TERM TAKE HOME ASSIGNMENT DETAILS

July 28

PROJECT DETAILS

HowToDoPresentations-Tips

Final Exam Tips April 2008

MASTER LIST of all the companies students have done in recent years for the Export Question
witiger.com/universityoftoronto
/MGTC44
/Allcompaniesdone
Xportquestion.pdf

see also Code of Student Conduct  www.utoronto.ca/govcncl/pap/policies/studentc.html

Code of Academic Behaviour http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/~w3reg/calendar2002-2003/codes_academic_behaviour.html

Hi Professor Richardson,

Now that I've been working for a few years now, and have had the benefit of visiting Europe and Asia in my travels, I just want to send you a note to let you know how insightful your class was in helping me to see opportunities in our new, global economy. 

Visiting Shanghai as a tourist, compared to taking in the city with an eye for business and the dynamics that go on in the background between multi-nationals and governments, and to see how that impacts the economic lives of people on both sides of the Pacific is starkly different.  Your International business class helped me to strip away the neon lights of Nanjing Road, and see it for what it really is, the combination of commerce and culture that is shifting the playing field and rules of business by which we are governed. This new economic reality hit me with great impact, but having learned the pieces and hearing your anecdotes in class, helped me to better decode and refocus the picture. 

More and more it is becoming evident to me that, not just companies, but business people like you and me have to realize that to you have to go global, or risk not going at all.

So, just wanted to send you a note to let you know how impactful and educational your class was for me.  It was one course, but it was one that equips its students with the building blocks for career building in the new, international economy.  For your knowledge and sharing, as well for your mentorship and friendship, I thank you.
Paul S.

Paul was a student in MGTC44, and then the T.A. for two semesters afterwards. He presently (Jan 2006) serves as Segment Manager, Most Valuable Customer Segment, Consumer and Small Business Cards Management, CIBC, Card Products

I'm not sure if you will remember me.  I took your International Business 
class at U of T from Jan -Apr 2003.  I remember you saying in class one day that you like it when students keep in touch with you and I remembered your class a couple of weeks ago as I was telling a colleague that it was probably one of the best classes I took at UTSC.  Anyways, I just wanted to say hello and let you know that you really do teach a wonderful class and I hope everything is well with you. 

I just finished my first year of law school at U of T.  I am directing my studies towards an international perspective but haven't quite narrowed it down yet.  Your class definately opened my eyes and sparked my interest in international studies.  Thanks for a wonderful semester!
Warm Regards,  "
 

Darshana P. J.D. Candidate (2007)  University of Toronto, Faculty of Law

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Seriously, I think no matter where you work, whether its for a big corporation or your own business, you can not avoid the impacts of globalization and international business.  Understanding the effects of this growing global world, will help in making key strategic decisions for the future of your business. I would recommend this course any day, and learning from Prof. Richardson is an added benefit, he makes it enjoyable."

Sharon C.
BCS Communications ? Industrial
Sector Financial Analyst
IBM Global Services

My name is Jamie G. and I was in your MGTC44 class from January 2004-April 2004.  I just wanted to write you a little 'thank-you' note.  I am currently a fourth year business student and I am ashamed to admit, before attending your class, I rarely picked up a newspaper to read the business section.  A lot of my professors used to insist that we read the newspaper daily, however, we were never tested on our knowledge.  Therefore, I didn't see the use in picking up a newspaper. 

After completing your course, I became accustomed to reading the Business section in the Toronto Star.  This year, in my International Economics class (ECMC62), I found myself relating the concepts that I learned to events that I read about in the newspaper.  Even before a job interview that I had today, I read the newspaper before going in.(By the way, in the interview, I brought up your class when I told them that I learned that foreign investment might be a good thing for the company!!!)

So I just want to say thanks for stressing the importance of reading up about current events.  I think UTSC is a great school, but since first year, my head has been buried in textbooks and I had no clue about what was going on around me. After your class, I find I can now apply concepts learned in class to things that are going on around me.  I know most students usually write to ask questions or complain about a mark, but I think its important to let some (not all) professors know that they have had an impact on one's education.

Thanks again, Jamie G.
contacted Jamie in October 2005, he added

I'm working full-time at Petro-Canada now (you may not remember, but I wrote my final exam essay on PC!). Anyways, good luck with the new classes!  And once again, thank you for all the "REAL" world knowledge!  It comes in handy!!

April 28 EXAM

TAKE HOME ?
Aug 23rd FINAL EXAM