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Interactive Academy Modules Topics: Doing Business in. . . Regions: Central Asia, Southeast Asia Africa, Middle East European Union, Latin America Countries: China, India Japan, Vietnam Brazil, Greece Romania, Russia Copyright © 2001 -2007 Michigan State University. All rights reserved.

Interactive Academy Modules Topics: Functions Examples: Multinational Marketing, Organizational Structure of MNCs Legal Aspects Ex: Legal Systems of the World; Tariffs, Quotas, Non-Tariff Barriers Agricultural Business Ex: Global Agricultural Trade, WTO Agreement on Agriculture Other Ex: Formulation of the European Union, International Monetary Systems Copyright © 2001 -2007 Michigan State University. All rights reserved.

Interactive Academy Modules Users: Community colleges. High schools. Undergraduate classes. Graduate classes. NASBITE CGBP

Interactive Academy Modules Features: Audio narration. Viewable notes text. Glossary. Case study with discussion questions. Section quizzes. Interactive feature slides. Links to global. EDGE resources. Links to current news headlines. Copyright © 2001 -2007 Michigan State University. All rights reserved.

2008 -2009 Module Additions Exporting module series created in cooperation with the U. S. Commercial Service. 17 modules Microfinance 2 modules International entrepreneurship Coming in April Copyright © 2001 -2007 Michigan State University. All rights reserved.

Exporting Module Series Each module is a chapter from the U. S. Commercial Service book, “A Basic Guide to Exporting. ” Modules serve to help nascent and experienced exporters in the exporting process. Cover issues such as: How to develop an export strategy and marketing plan. How to find qualified buyers, How to prepare your product for export and protect the trademark of your product abroad, Online exporting tools Copyright © 2001 -2007 Michigan State University. All rights reserved.

Exporting Modules Each module relays additional resources (i. e. Small Business Administration Bureau, etc. ) that potential exporters may use for more information. Modules include case study’s highlighting unique business experience with exporting process. Copyright © 2001 -2007 Michigan State University. All rights reserved.

Microfinance Module Series Discusses the basics and beginnings of the microfinance industry. Provides those looking to invest in microfinance with some basic information for commencing such endeavors. Copyright © 2001 -2007 Michigan State University. All rights reserved.

Microfinance Module Series Microfinance Institutions and Recent Debates: Organizational profile of four microfinance institutions (MFIs). Details their lending practices, programs, clients. Recent debates surrounding the commercialization and privatization of microfinance institutions. Copyright © 2001 -2007 Michigan State University. All rights reserved.