ABR-8010: Comparative International Business Transactions

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