Before you begin this milestone, know that this milestone requires using knowledge gained from modules $1$ through $3.$

Assignment Description

For this milestone, you must choose an industry in which you want to own a business. Make sure to choose an industry that is meaningful and interesting to use, as you will use this same industry and company in your second milestone and the final project.

For this milestone, you will write a $3-4$ page paper that outlines important considerations about the international business you want to launch. The paper will include the following topics:

International Markets, Governing Bodies, Challenges and Opportunities, Sustainability, and Supply Chain Management

Assignment Instructions

Your paper needs to include the topics listed above. Each topic should be a section header within your paper. Review the details for each section.

Section $1$: International Market $($Use this heading, bold and centered in your paper$)$

Describe your business and industry as if you are presenting to a potential investor. You will also want to include the market entry type in this section. Be sure to include the country where you plan to establish your business and another location where you will take your business globally. $($Module $1)$

Section $2$: Governing Bodies $($Use this heading, bold and centered in your paper$)$

Establish the governing bodies that might impact your organization's operations and propose strategies to overcome them. $($Module $1)$

Section $3$: Challenges and Opportunities $($Use this heading, bold and centered in your paper$)$

Describe the challenges and opportunities of the current market. $($Module $1$ and Module $2)$

Section $4$: Sustainability $($Use this as a heading, bold and centered in your paper$)$

Sustainability is an important element in penetrating the global market. Discuss your sustainable plans for your organization. You will want to be specific in this area. How do you plan on making the world a better place? $($Module $2)$

Section $5$: Supply Chain Management $($Use this heading, bold and centered in your paper$)$

Once your business is established, what supply chain measures will you implement to move your business forward? This could include outside vendors, technology, or other measures to streamline your business. $($Module $3)$

Section $6$: Conclusion $($Use this heading, bold and centered in your paper$)$

Write a conclusion summarizing your business and your plans for global growth that connects all the parts you discussed in the paper.

Product

Your completed milestone should be approximately $3-4$ pages, double$-$spaced in $12$ pt$.$ Times New Roman font. You should include at least $2$ references with corresponding citations, which can include any of the resources in the classroom, in the library, or in your research.

For additional writing resources, refer to the Writing Lab. Be sure that your paper is formatted according to the NXU Style Guide. The NXU Style Guide is found within the writing lab. Review the rubric before submitting your assignment to ensure it meets expectations.