Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2020
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MICO 605 001 (CRN: 24312)
MANAGING FOREIGN MARKET ENTRY
Long Title: MANAGING FOREIGN MARKET ENTRY FOR THE ENERGY INDUSTRY
Department: Management
Instructor: Zhang, Anthea
Meetings:
6:15PM - 9:30PM R (2-APR-2020 - 2-APR-2020)
8:00AM - 6:00PM S (11-APR-2020 - 11-APR-2020)
6:15PM - 9:30PM R (23-APR-2020 - 23-APR-2020)
Part of Term: MBA ILE I
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Seminar
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: .75
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Program(s):
MBA for Professional Extended
MBA for Professionals
MBA for Professional Weekend
MBA - Executive Program
MBA
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Section Max Enrollment: 65
Section Enrolled: 11
Enrollment data as of: 29-APR-2025 5:26AM
Final Exam: GR Course-Dept Schedules Exam
Description: The energy industry is global in nature. This course is designed to equip you and your organization with the skills, knowledge and sensitivity required to successfully manage foreign market entries in the energy industry. This course will cover the following issues: (1) how to mitigate political risk in the global environment, (2) how to choose foreign entry strategies, (3) how to manage partnerships with local firms, (4) how to manage relationships with local stakeholders, and (5) the environmental concerns in the global energy industry. The course is structured around cases and newspaper articles to highlight the relevance and applications of the course concepts. We will also have guest speakers from major energy companies to join us and share their experiences and insights.