This course examines changes in the global business environment, MNC strategies and structures, and the implications for individual managers. It draws on both successful and controversial cases as well as first hand experiences made by international managers.

This course introduces how accounting systems are structured, the parts of the financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement, notes, etc), and which information can be provided. Further, key topics include performance measurement, how effective control structures can be built, and touch upon how risk management, internal audit and cooperation with external auditing constitute key elements of achieving effective corporate governance.

This course will get participants familiar with core challenges and key issues for market- and customer orientation. It offers concepts and frameworks for analyzing major challenges in marketing management when companies are looking for ways to improve their market positions.