INTB 1205 — The Global Business Environment
4 semester hoursUndergraduateLectureNUpath ERusually offered: fall, springtypical days: M/W/ThBostonTraditional
Describes the economic, political, regulatory, legal, cultural, international financial system, and geographic distance differences in the international business environment. Discusses how it differs from domestic business contexts and emphasizes the importance of international business to global enterprises. Offers students an opportunity to learn ethical reasoning in international business contexts, government-business relations, as well as the role of national interests and their impact on international business. Studies regional integration (e.g., the European Union), and introduces the role of foreign direct investment. Surveys how international business contributes to economic development. Portrays the antiglobalization movement and the rise of protectionism, nationalism, and industrial policy.
Offering history
| Term | Sections | Enrolled | Capacity | Full | Open seats/section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2023 | 4 | 120 | 120 | 100% | 0.0 |
| Spring 2024 | 3 | 112 | 120 | 93% | 2.7 |
| Fall 2024 | 3 | 123 | 132 | 93% | 3.0 |
| Spring 2025 | 3 | 105 | 120 | 88% | 5.0 |
| Fall 2025 | 4 | 162 | 160 | 101% | 0.0 |
| Spring 2026 | 2 | 84 | 80 | 105% | 0.0 |
Snapshots from scheduled scrapes — not live seat availability. "Full" can exceed 100% when sections over-enroll.
Meeting times
Share of recent sections by weekday: M 66% · T 34% · W 66% · Th 66% · F 29%
Common patterns: MWR (66% of sections), TF (29% of sections), T (5% of sections) — in patterns, R means Thursday
Professors
Fall
- Elizabeth Moore (51% of students) · reviews
- William Lovely III (35% of students) · reviews
- Gaston de los Reyes (15% of students) · reviews
Spring
- William Lovely III (81% of students) · reviews
- Larissa Marchiori Pacheco (11% of students) · reviews
- Bhaskaran Natarajan (9% of students) · reviews
Percentages are each professor's average share of the season's enrolled students in recent terms.
Unlocks
INTB 2205, INTB 2206, INTB 2207, INTB 3205, INTB 3310
Courses that list INTB 1205 in their prerequisites.
Links
Official catalog (INTB course descriptions) · Student reviews on RateMyHusky · All INTB courses · Plan it at numap.app