Course details
Doing Business in Emerging Markets
MNGT 20006A
This course has been designed to provide students with a better understanding of the opportunities and constraints faced by managers of local and foreign enterprises of all sizes operating in emerging markets. These markets account for 80% of the world's population. Due to their significant growth over the past two decades, these markets represent interesting business opportunities for managers. Topics covered include value chain and supplier management; management challenges, barriers and incentives for local and foreign firms to develop talent and innovations; planning and development of business strategies; business organization and operation; and the importance of leadership in business success in these economies. It will provide students with a better understanding of the management practices used by managers of local and foreign enterprises in these economies. Students will gain a better understanding of the current international management environment, opportunities and challenges prevailing in emerging economies.
Themes covered
The characteristics of emerging economies (growth population levels of development institutional vacuums etc.).
Management challenges specific to emerging markets.
The challenges of value chain and supplier management in emerging economies.
The challenges of innovation management in Africa.
The challenges of innovation management in Asia.
The challenges of innovation management in Latin America.
Strategic planning and management in emerging markets.
The organization of enterprises in emerging markets.
Leadership styles and talent development in emerging markets.
Management practices employed by foreign companies.
Management practices employed by local businesses.
Important notes
Course in French : MNGT 20006
Course code
MNGT 20006A
Subject
Management
Program
Bachelor’s degree (BBA)
Location
Côte-des-Neiges
Instruction mode
On-site learning
Credits
3