CGMS 692 - The European Business Environment
Course Description
This course focuses on European economic integration and the implications for business. The nature of the European business environment is examined including a discussion of the economic and political institutions, culture and demographic trends. Market size, growth, trade and investment prospects for the Euro zone countries and the UK are examined. The foreign market entry strategies of multinational corporations active in this region will also be discussed. The course will also consider the prospects for Eastern Europe and the challenges these countries face in implementing free enterprise market reforms. Implications for EU enlargement are discussed.Sample Course Outline
Distance Course Outline (subject to change)Notes
Online sections of this course are fully online and asynchronous, except for the midterm and final exam, which is held in person, on-campus, meaning you typically will not have to be online at specific times. You will engage in course-related activities through online tools such as announcements, discussions, and email. Your course learning will be based on weekly module content and activities that you can go through independently. Note: there are still deadlines for assignment submissions, and you may be expected to participate in discussion board interactions with your peers on a regular basis.
Your instructor will also include weekly scheduled sessions for Q&As and other discussion activities, using web conferencing tools such as Zoom and Google Meet. More details will be included in your course outline available on the first day of class.
If you live more than 100 km from the TMU campus, you may arrange to write your exam off-campus using an approved off-campus invigilation service. Details on your exam date and how to arrange off-campus invigilation can be found on the Exams for Online Courses webpage.
Requisites
Prerequisite: CGMS 200 or MGT 200 or Direct EntryRelevant Programs
- Entering Foreign Markets : Electives (select 1)