INTB 2501 — Competing to Win in Emerging Markets
4 semester hoursUndergraduateLectureusually offered: fall, springtypical days: MBostonTraditional
Presents an introduction to emerging markets, focusing on the BRIC countries of Brazil, Russia, India, and China. Takes the perspective of U.S. companies and what they must do to be successful in emerging markets. Discusses the differences between doing business in an emerging vs. a domestic market, the opportunities and potential of an emerging market, and the risks of operating in such a market. Then looks at the world from the perspective of emerging markets and discusses steps that their governments, companies, and entrepreneurs must take to succeed in the world economy. Analyzes what emerging markets must do to raise wages and incomes, accelerate wealth creation, and reduce poverty.
Offering history
| Term | Sections | Enrolled | Capacity | Full | Open seats/section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2023 | 1 | 38 | 40 | 95% | 2.0 |
| Spring 2024 | 1 | 36 | 36 | 100% | 0.0 |
| Fall 2024 | 1 | 38 | 40 | 95% | 2.0 |
| Spring 2025 | 1 | 40 | 40 | 100% | 0.0 |
| Fall 2025 | 1 | 32 | 40 | 80% | 8.0 |
| Spring 2026 | 1 | 36 | 40 | 90% | 4.0 |
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 100% · T 0% · W 49% · Th 0% · F 0%
Common patterns: M (51% of sections), MW (49% of sections) — in patterns, R means Thursday
Professors
Fall
- Ravi Ramamurti (100% of students) · reviews
Spring
- Christopher Robertson (100% of students) · reviews
Percentages are each professor's average share of the season's enrolled students in recent terms.
Unlocks
Courses that list INTB 2501 in their prerequisites.
Links
Official catalog (INTB course descriptions) · Student reviews on RateMyHusky · All INTB courses · Plan it at numap.app