Tribhuvan University
Faculty of Management
Office of the Dean
Bachelor of Business Management (BBM)
Course Description
:This course examines dynamic and contemporary issues impacting global business operations. From geopolitical tensions and climate change to digi tal disruption, demographic shifts, and stakeholder capitalism, students will explore how these forces shape global business in the future. The course integrates academic research, policy insights, and corporate case studies to prepare students for leadership in a rapidly evolving global economy. Details:
Course Objective
:The major objective of this course is to acquaint students with various issues to be faced in the operations of global business. Specifically, course intends to inculcate knowledge of business environment affecting global business, analyses global business trends and apply such knowledge in the global business, impact of digitalization in global business and develop managerial decisions. Learning Outcomes This course aims to empower students to scan and manage businesses in the global business environment. More specifically, by the end of this course, students will be able to Examine geopolitical, socio-cultural, and regulatory factors affecting global operations. Analyze emerging global business trends and their managerial implications. Evaluate the impact of digitalization, AI, and global supply chains on international business strategies. Formulate strategies for sustainable and ethical global business practices. Develop managerial decision-making skills using global case studies and simulations. Course Description This course examines dynamic and contemporary issues impacting global business operations. From geopolitical tensions and climate change to digi tal disruption, demographic shifts, and stakeholder capitalism, students will explore how these forces shape global business in the future. The course integrates academic research, policy insights, and corporate case studies to prepare students for leadership in a rapidly evolving global economy. Details:
Course Contents:
Lecture hours show the approximate classroom time allocated to each unit.
Unit 1. Introduction to Emerging Global Business Trends 4 L Hs
- Historical context and trend scanning, Globalization 4.0 and post-globalization
Unit 2. Environment and Strategic Implications in Global Business
- V olatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, Ambiguity in global business , VUCA world and globalization redefined, Strategic responses
Unit 3. Geopolitics and Global Trade Disruptions
- Trade wars, trade agreements, protecti onism, sanctions, and political risks
- WTO, regional trade agreements
- US-China tensions, BREXIT,
Unit 4. Technology and Digital Globalization and Governance
- AI, Blockchain, IoT in global business
- E -commerce and Remote workforces
- Ethical AI
- G lobal data regulations
- Automation impact on jobs and strategies
- Human rights, corruption, compliance
- OECD guidelines and UN Global Compact
Unit 5. Global Supply Chains & Resilience Post-COVID
- Nearshoring vs. offshoring
- green s upply chain, s upply chain digitization , and ESG pressure
Unit 6. Emerging Markets & Trade in the Asian Market
- Emerging regional trade between China, India, Bangladesh, Philippines, & Korea
- Nepal’s trade in the emerging Asian Market
- Cross-border innovation in emerging economies
Unit 7. Sustainability and ESG in Global Business
- Climate change
- net -zero mandates
- carbon pricing
- g reen finance, CSR globally
- sustainability reporting (GRI, SASB)
Unit 8. Cross-Cultural Management and Global Leadership
- Hofstede, Trompenaars, GLOBE models
- Managing diverse virtual teams
- Cross-cultural negotiation
Unit 9. Global Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and R&D Strategy
- Open innovation, Innovation clusters
- Global R&D sourcing
- Scaling globally, venture capital, incubators
- Born global, unicorns, and their challenges
Unit 10. International Finance and Risk Management
- Currency risk, political risk, and financial hedging
- Role of IMF and World Bank
Suggested Readings:
Hill, C. W. L., Hult, G. T. M. International Business: Competing in the Global Marketplace (latest edition) Cavusgil, S. T., Knight, G., Riesenberger, J. R. International Business: The New Realities (Latest Edition), Pearson. McKinsey Global Institute – Reports on global trade, digital transformation, and climate change. McKinsey Report on Global Trade 2025 World Economic Forum Reports – Global Risks Report , Future of Jobs , Global Competitiveness Report. World Bank & IMF Publications – Regional economic outlooks and policy analyses. UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) documentation. Nepal Rastra Bank Reports