Asserts that, despite changes resulting from new theories on international trade, simple graphs in the Heckscher-Ohlin-Samuelson tradition remain a significant part of most courses in international economics. Provides four figures illustrating these economic concepts. (CFR)

Movement toward a North American free trade agreement has provided impetus for a similar academic common market. However, differences in educational structure and quality make integration difficult. Priorities must be articulated, financing cooperation arranged, credit transfers facilitated, and achievement measures coordinated. Some isolated…

Suggests ways of increasing the international focus of industrial organization courses. Discusses four areas of international topics that could be integrated into such courses. Includes imperfect markets, trade, and industrial policy; theory of the firm; exchange rates and market behavior; and issues in antitrust. Evaluates the extent and adequacy…

Analyzes the relationship between information and economic performance in Commonwealth Caribbean countries. The quality of information as a determinant of trade competitiveness is discussed, human resources are examined, the need for information sensitivity is suggested, and information hardware needs are discussed. (22 references) (LRW)

Discusses the need for global education in the face of economic influences that result in pollution and the exploitation of developing nations. Cites the difficulties faced by less developed countries that try to compete in world trade. Urges educators to teach students to take morally responsible positions on global relations. (SG)

The North American Free Trade Agreement and internal changes in Mexico will promote change in Mexican higher education. Higher education in the United States can and should play a supportive role in helping enrich Mexico's intellectual life and research, which would in turn benefit U.S. interests as well. (MSE)

The commonly used comparative approach to researching cultures and training professionals in cross-cultural skills is criticized for being of limited use to the individual attempting intercultural interaction. An alternative model encourages the individual to reflect on his own and others'"enculturation" and to develop empathy, or cultural…

Discussion of intercultural training for businesses in global markets focuses on a course design for a program to improve interpersonal interactions with South Korean business professionals. Segments of the course are described, including a historical overview, cultural background, social interaction norms, communication style, business…

Australia's efforts toward developing a national system of higher education through mergers of universities and colleges of advanced education is analyzed, drawing on official reports, views expressed by key individuals, archival records, and interviews with personnel involved in the merger of La Trobe University and Lincoln Institute of Health…

Explores problems inherent in the international transfer of business-administration programs. While managerial know-how is important in economic restructuring, it is difficult to organize efficiently and is punctuated with a number of difficulties. Three areas are proposed for improving efficiency of transfer programs: reconsidering transfer…

Analyzes the evolution of a language plan in Brunei Darussalam. It shows a conscious effort to influence the choice of language used in the country is a fairly recent phenomenon, determined mainly be commercial considerations. The article examines definitions, variables, and universals of language planning introduced by Tollefson and Phillipson.…

Surveyed business curriculum internationalization at U.S. colleges and universities. Found most curricula have substantially increased international exposure during the 1990s. Diverse methods of internationalization remain; joint programs, student and faculty exchanges, and foreign language requirements are increasingly present. Elective…

The demand for university instructors is linked with a world environment increasingly global in both commerce and information systems, resulting in increasing competition to meet such demand. The potential of global educational standards and qualifications is recognized by the World Trade Organization (WTO), which upholds the General Agreement on…

The author has focused on the problem of repetition in material in international business confounding the course contents. This admixing of material to a large extent comes from the influences of the same cultural and environmental considerations being the source of much information across these courses. The author suggests a way to deal with this…

Project-based Learning (PbL) mirrors that of real-world business situations. PbL engages students in real projects for real corporations. Furthermore, this is an effective learning methodology which can be easily incorporated into a dynamic and challenging learning context such as international business education. Engaging in student-corporate…