Definitions

• Significance
• Unique characteristics

Basic considerations

• Culture
• Language
• Values
• Technology
• Political environment

Principles

• International trade and investment theory
• Multinational corporations
• International trade issues
• International financial issues
• International competitiveness
• International ethics

Securing international projects

• Penetrating new markets
• Estimating and bidding procedures
• Complying with international laws

International project management

• Mobilizing resources
• Managing international work forces
• Scheduling materials, labor, equipment, and subcontractors
• Pay requests and cost control

Corporate considerations

• Organization
• Finance
• Training
• Communication

Future trends

• Geographical
• Political
• Developing nations
• Developed nations