GMGT 605

Strategic Management for International and Global Organizations

Format

Hybrid with Work-Integrated Learning (WIL)

Weekly Hours

4-5 hours

Credits

3 Credits

Prerequisites

Admission to the M.S. in Global Engagement Management program or executive training

Course Description

This graduate-level course examines the theories, frameworks, and practices of strategic management in international and global organizational contexts. Students analyze how multinational enterprises, international NGOs, and global institutions develop and implement strategies across diverse political, economic, and cultural environments. The course integrates traditional strategic management concepts with contemporary issues including digital transformation, artificial intelligence applications, sustainability, and emerging market dynamics. Through case analysis, applied research, and work-integrated learning experiences, students develop competencies in environmental scanning, strategic positioning, cross-border collaboration, and global value chain management. Emphasis is placed on leveraging AI and digital technologies as strategic tools while addressing ethical and governance implications.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1

Analyze global competitive environments using established strategic management frameworks, synthesizing institutional, cultural, and economic factors to inform organizational strategy.

2

Evaluate foreign market entry and expansion strategies, assessing risk-return trade-offs and organizational capabilities for international operations.

3

Design strategic initiatives that integrate artificial intelligence and digital technologies to enhance organizational competitiveness in global markets.

4

Apply cross-cultural management principles to develop strategies that account for diverse stakeholder perspectives and institutional contexts.

5

Construct evidence-based strategic recommendations through applied research methodologies, incorporating sustainability and ethical governance considerations.

6

Communicate strategic analyses and recommendations effectively to diverse professional audiences through written reports and executive presentations.

Weekly Schedule

15-week course schedule with topics, content, and assessment due dates
1

Foundations of Global Strategic Management

Strategic management overview; global business landscape

Discussion Post 1
2

Globalization, Regionalization, and Strategic Positioning

WTO modules; regional trade dynamics

Case Analysis Assigned
3

Institutional Frameworks and Political Economy

UN Global Compact; institutional analysis

WIL Partner Introduction
4

Cross-Cultural Management in Global Strategy

Hofstede Insights; cultural intelligence

Discussion Post 2
5

Foreign Market Entry Strategies

Entry modes; UNCTAD World Investment Report

Case Analysis 1 Due
6

Strategic Alliances and Collaborative Ventures

Alliance management; partnership structures

Midterm Examination
7

Global Value Chain Management

MIT Supply Chain OER; value chain optimization

WIL Field Research Begins
8

AI and Digital Transformation in Global Strategy

McKinsey AI Reports; MIT Sloan articles

AI Strategy Brief Assigned
9

Innovation and R&D in Multinational Organizations

WIPO Innovation Index; global R&D networks

Discussion Post 3
10

Corporate Governance and Stakeholder Management

OECD Governance Principles; stakeholder analysis

AI Strategy Brief Due
11

Sustainability and ESG in Global Strategy

UN SDGs; GRI Standards

Project Proposal Due
12

Crisis Management and Strategic Resilience

HBR Crisis Management; resilience frameworks

WIL Progress Report
13

Emerging Markets and Frontier Strategies

World Bank reports; frontier market analysis

Draft Due
14

Strategic Integration and Development

Integration materials; peer review preparation

Peer Review Session
15

Final Presentations and Course Synthesis

Executive presentations; course synthesis

Presentations & Final Report

Assessments

Course assessments and their weight in the final grade

Final Project: Global Strategic Plan

30%

Comprehensive strategic plan for global organization (5,000-6,000 words + executive presentation)

Due: Week 15

Midterm Examination

20%

Assessment of core concepts from Weeks 1-5 including short-answer and mini-case analysis

Due: Week 6

Case Analysis 1: Market Entry Strategy

15%

Analysis of multinational organization's market entry strategy (2,500-3,000 words)

Due: Week 5

WIL Field Research and Progress Report

15%

Applied research with partner organization (2,000-2,500 words)

Due: Week 12

Participation and Discussion Posts

10%

Three structured discussion posts (300-400 words) with peer responses

Due: Weeks 1, 4, 9

AI Strategy Brief

10%

Strategic brief on AI integration for competitive advantage (1,500 words)

Due: Week 10

Course Resources

Required readings and open educational resources

Required Texts

Global Strategy (5th ed.)

Peng, M. W. (2023) - Cengage Learning

ISBN: 978-0357512364

International Business: Competing in the Global Marketplace (14th ed.)

Hill, C. W. L., & Hult, G. T. M. (2024) - McGraw-Hill Education

ISBN: 978-1264067244

Open Educational Resources

WTO World Trade Report
UNCTAD World Investment Report
OECD Guidelines on Corporate Governance
UN Sustainable Development Goals Framework
GRI Standards
MIT OpenCourseWare: Supply Chain Management
Hofstede Insights Country Comparison Tool
Mastering Strategic Management (eCampusOntario)