NBA 5480 - Political Risk Management in Emerging Markets

Spring. 1.5 credits.

E. Iankova.

The aim of this course is to introduce students to the global risks involved in international business operations, and to develop students’ general understanding of the field of global risk analysis and management. More specifically, students will get acquainted with the various types of risks that international businesses face in their overseas operations, such as political risks (asset expropriation, contract repudiation, legal and regulatory risks), macroeconomic risks (taxation risk), market risks (intellectual property risks), financial risks (exchange rate risk), operational risks, and societal risks (activism of international nongovernmental organizations). Through a combination of readings, lectures, discussions, and a group project, students develop practical skills in evaluating and assessing risk, and learn how to approach and manage risks on a global scale.