This will encourage the development of team-work and written communication skills. During the class discussions, numerous key questions will be presented and students will have the opportunity to reflect and express creative ideas. The class lectures, discussions, homework assignments, term paper and currency trading are designed to emphasize the interrelationships among all the functional areas. When discussing models of comparative advantage and specialization we also relate to production and operations management. When we discuss trade policies, decreasing longrun costs and dumping we relate these concepts to strategic management.
Export oriented decisions naturally involve international marketing.
Furthermore, exchange rate dynamics and fluctuations lead to discussions about the role of corporate finance and international standards of accounting. The exam will cover the topics discussed during the lectures. A list of questions and problems will be given to the students to help them prepare for the exam. Students will have the option to take the exam at the end of the course in Greece or a week later in Chicago. To get maximum benefit from the course, students should select a research topic that is relevant to their firms.