The subject is International Business and in many ways I couldn’t think of a more fitting way to finish – with such diversity in the group, this course has been truly international. 

The course readings are significant.  In fact there are so many that the binder is already full – and that is before any handouts for the week.

The highlight I hope will be the FINS exercise at the end of the week, where each team represents different groups in a simulated negotiation.  There are a mix of western multinationals, governments of emerging countries and local companies in the emerging countries.  Negotiations are expected to centre around trade incentives, tax breaks, joint ventures, knowledge transfer, government stability (or likely instability!), cost optimisation and managing the media and press to each groups advantage!  Should be a good way to finish.