The course is relevant for students who plan to work for businesses and other organizations that operate in multiple countries or compete with firms that operate globally; as well as for those who plan to work as consultants in international markets. The core premise of this course is that no business of any size or sophistication can operate successfully with a purely domestic strategy. Therefore, a principal objective of the course is to help students learn how to position, work in, and lead businesses that operate in multiple countries and/or compete with foreign-based firms.