IMG 20141220 232554
Course Number: MGT 595
Course Title: Management in Latin America
Semester/Year: Spring 2014
Classroom: 1065
Meeting Time: TH 19:00‐21:30.
Instructor & Office: Raul Gouvea, ASM 2106
Email & Ph: rauldg@unm.edu ; 277‐8448
Office Hours: wed/th 15:00‐17:00 I – Course Objectives:
“Globalization is transforming profoundly the business landscape of the Latin world. Firms competing in this region are reacting not only to new trends in technology & innovation, but also to the impact of fundamental changes that have transformed the economic landscape of the Americas ….Although Latin
America is a challenging region in which to do business, it offers rich rewards.”
This course will enable the student to identify and assess the key drivers of recent business transformations in Latin American markets. In this fashion, this course will allow the student to develop a good understanding of the Latin American business environment and its challenges and opportunities. The course covers a broad range of topics ranging from Latin America’s business culture to Sustainable
Ecotourism.
II – Suggested Reading:
a) Magazines: Latin Trade Magazine, America Economia, The Economist.
b) Newspapers: Valor Economico, Clarin, Valor Futuro, El Financeiro.
c) Websites: Latin America Business News, Latin American Newsletters, LatPro,
Conexion Ejecutiva.
d) Multilateral Organizations: Organization of American States, Inter‐ American
Development Bank.
IV – Grading: Two essay exams
V – Academic Integrity: Anderson School of Management faculty, staff and students commit to values of trust, honesty, integrity, and accountability. We will not tolerate academic dishonesty. By enrolling in any course at Anderson, the student accepts the Anderson Academic Honesty Code and affirms the following pledge: “I will not lie, cheat, fabricate, plagiarize or use any other dishonest means to gain unfair academic advantage.” For full text of ASM’s academic honesty code,
Course Title: Management in Latin America
Semester/Year: Spring 2014
Classroom: 1065
Meeting Time: TH 19:00‐21:30.
Instructor & Office: Raul Gouvea, ASM 2106
Email & Ph: rauldg@unm.edu ; 277‐8448
Office Hours: wed/th 15:00‐17:00 I – Course Objectives:
“Globalization is transforming profoundly the business landscape of the Latin world. Firms competing in this region are reacting not only to new trends in technology & innovation, but also to the impact of fundamental changes that have transformed the economic landscape of the Americas ….Although Latin
America is a challenging region in which to do business, it offers rich rewards.”
This course will enable the student to identify and assess the key drivers of recent business transformations in Latin American markets. In this fashion, this course will allow the student to develop a good understanding of the Latin American business environment and its challenges and opportunities. The course covers a broad range of topics ranging from Latin America’s business culture to Sustainable
Ecotourism.
II – Suggested Reading:
a) Magazines: Latin Trade Magazine, America Economia, The Economist.
b) Newspapers: Valor Economico, Clarin, Valor Futuro, El Financeiro.
c) Websites: Latin America Business News, Latin American Newsletters, LatPro,
Conexion Ejecutiva.
d) Multilateral Organizations: Organization of American States, Inter‐ American
Development Bank.
IV – Grading: Two essay exams
V – Academic Integrity: Anderson School of Management faculty, staff and students commit to values of trust, honesty, integrity, and accountability. We will not tolerate academic dishonesty. By enrolling in any course at Anderson, the student accepts the Anderson Academic Honesty Code and affirms the following pledge: “I will not lie, cheat, fabricate, plagiarize or use any other dishonest means to gain unfair academic advantage.” For full text of ASM’s academic honesty code,