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MGT/721
Managing the Risks in a Global Environment

Course level: Graduate

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3 credits

Total credits

8 weeks

Course length

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This course evaluates alternative practices to manage risk in a global environment. Topics include measuring cultural implications, as well as economic, financial, and political risks. Students will utilize models to evaluate instruments of global investment and predict where to invest internationally. Competency A: Assess contemporary economic, financial, and political risks in doing business globally. Competency B: Apply a global mindset, including a cultural lens to risk assessment. Competency C: Determine characteristics of different ethical leadership styles for risk management in the global environment. Competency D: Develop grand strategies to mitigate risk in the global marketplace. Competency E: Identify investment strategies for a global enterprise.

Please Note: Attendance and participation are mandatory in all University courses, and specific requirements may differ by course. If attendance requirements are not met, a student may be removed from the course. Please review the Course Attendance Policy in the Catalog for more information.

University of Phoenix reserves the right to modify courses. While widely available, not all programs are available to residents of all states. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.

Earn these career-relevant skills in weeks, not years.

  • Competency A: Assess contemporary economic, financial, and political risks in doing business globally. [Wk 1]
  • Competency B: Apply a global mindset, including a cultural lens to risk assessment. [Wk 1]
  • Competency C: Determine characteristics of different ethical leadership styles for risk management in the global environment. [Wk 1]
  • Competency D: Develop grand strategies to mitigate risk in the global marketplace. [Wk 1]
  • Competency E: Identify investment strategies for a global enterprise. [Wk 1]

  • Competency A: Assess contemporary economic, financial, and political risks in doing business globally. [Wk 2]
  • Competency B: Apply a global mindset, including a cultural lens to risk assessment. [Wk 2]
  • Competency C: Determine characteristics of different ethical leadership styles for risk management in the global environment. [Wk 2]
  • Competency D: Develop grand strategies to mitigate risk in the global marketplace. [Wk 2]
  • Competency E: Identify investment strategies for a global enterprise. [Wk 2]

  • Competency A: Assess contemporary economic, financial, and political risks in doing business globally. [Wk 3]
  • Competency B: Apply a global mindset, including a cultural lens to risk assessment. [Wk 3]
  • Competency C: Determine characteristics of different ethical leadership styles for risk management in the global environment. [Wk 3]
  • Competency D: Develop grand strategies to mitigate risk in the global marketplace. [Wk 3]
  • Competency E: Identify investment strategies for a global enterprise. [Wk 3]

  • Competency A: Assess contemporary economic, financial, and political risks in doing business globally. [Wk 4]
  • Competency B: Apply a global mindset, including a cultural lens to risk assessment. [Wk 4]
  • Competency C: Determine characteristics of different ethical leadership styles for risk management in the global environment. [Wk 4]
  • Competency D: Develop grand strategies to mitigate risk in the global marketplace. [Wk 4]
  • Competency E: Identify investment strategies for a global enterprise. [Wk 4]

  • Competency A: Assess contemporary economic, financial, and political risks in doing business globally. [Wk 5]
  • Competency B: Apply a global mindset, including a cultural lens to risk assessment. [Wk 5]
  • Competency C: Determine characteristics of different ethical leadership styles for risk management in the global environment. [Wk 5]
  • Competency D: Develop grand strategies to mitigate risk in the global marketplace. [Wk 5]
  • Competency E: Identify investment strategies for a global enterprise. [Wk 5]

  • Competency A: Assess contemporary economic, financial, and political risks in doing business globally. [Wk 6]
  • Competency B: Apply a global mindset, including a cultural lens to risk assessment. [Wk 6]
  • Competency C: Determine characteristics of different ethical leadership styles for risk management in the global environment. [Wk 6]
  • Competency D: Develop grand strategies to mitigate risk in the global marketplace. [Wk 6]
  • Competency E: Identify investment strategies for a global enterprise. [Wk 6]

  • Competency A: Assess contemporary economic, financial, and political risks in doing business globally. [Wk 7]
  • Competency B: Apply a global mindset, including a cultural lens to risk assessment. [Wk 7]
  • Competency C: Determine characteristics of different ethical leadership styles for risk management in the global environment. [Wk 7]
  • Competency D: Develop grand strategies to mitigate risk in the global marketplace. [Wk 7]
  • Competency E: Identify investment strategies for a global enterprise. [Wk 7]

  • Competency A: Assess contemporary economic, financial, and political risks in doing business globally. [Wk 8]
  • Competency B: Apply a global mindset, including a cultural lens to risk assessment. [Wk 8]
  • Competency C: Determine characteristics of different ethical leadership styles for risk management in the global environment. [Wk 8]
  • Competency D: Develop grand strategies to mitigate risk in the global marketplace. [Wk 8]
  • Competency E: Identify investment strategies for a global enterprise. [Wk 8]

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