Comparative International Business Transactions: Doing Deals Across the World (4567)

Work alongside start-up business entrepreneurs located in the United States and England as they introduce an environmentally-friendly “eco-stove” that is great for camping and has sparked interest as an exciting tool to revolutionize development in third world countries. Advise the entrepreneurs on business, legal, and cross-cultural issues as they launch their business and explore global opportunities to supply the eco-stove in diverse regions of the world. In this simulation course, you will counsel, problem solve and negotiate on behalf of the start-up business entrepreneurs and address key issues including:

Analyzing global business strategies
Comparing opportunities and risks presented by the legal systems of the US and England
Structuring business transactions
Negotiating hot button provisions
Drafting selected cross-border agreements
Understanding cross-cultural elements of doing business deals
Resolving legal, business and ethical issues

Grading: Letter-graded
Credits: 3
Offered: Summer

Subject Areas: International and Comparative Law