Global & Local Challenge
The world is getting smaller. What we do in our own community affects people across the globe, and the way we connect socially affects millions we have never even met, including future generations.
AT A GLANCE:
7.5 credits
Challenge: Project
Required for all except Global Standard Track and some transfer students
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What you'll learn
The development of international trade, the slave trade, and its abolition
Religion, nationalism, minority rights, and global and local culture
The globalization of business and the multinational corporation
Competition between global and local politics, business, and resources
Foreign market entry strategies and managing global supply chains
Project
In this challenge, you will explore the myriad different ways in which what we do in our own community affects people across the globe, how we are all connected, and why it’s important to navigate the intricate balance between local priorities and global pressures. This module integrates theory and practice, offering frameworks spanning economics, politics, culture, and technology to better understand our interconnected world.
You'll explore the socioeconomic and cultural background of a country or region and establish the viability of opening new international markets, which ethically and sustainably meet the needs of that target market.
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Mindsets and core skills
We partnered with Burning Glass Technologies and analyzed millions of job postings worldwide to understand the key mindsets and core skills that are most in demand. We’ve integrated the assessment of these skills—like collaboration, communication, and creativity—into our core modules.
You’ll be continually assessed on your performance to ensure you build up these attributes to the best of your ability alongside your problem-solving and leadership skills.
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Hult prepares us for a very international business world that’s always changing. We’re ready for a global business environment because that’s how we study.
Elisa Orus Plana
France
Class of 2021
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