BUS 496 International Business offers an in-depth review of basic concepts, institutional practices and developments in the global business environment. The course also offers an introduction to international business management. Core management topics will be examined within an international framework.
The course emphasizes the development of critical thinking skills and aims to link developments in the international business environment into everyday life. In this way, students may be able to integrate concepts and institutional practices into a practical, work-oriented environment.
Prerequisites: BUS 381 with a minimum grade of 60%
Accessibility Services Notice
Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.Course Details| Total number of weeks | 15 |
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| Total Credits | |
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| Total Hours | 45 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lecture | 3 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Identify and discuss Globalization and Cross-culture
- Discuss and differentiate various political and legal systems
- Discuss and differentiate various economic systems and their development within a nation
- Discuss and differentiate various theories of international trade; Government's role in international trade
- Understand, identify, and explain foreign direct investment issues; regional economic integration; international financial markets; international monetary systems
- Discuss international strategies and organizational structures; the role of Innovation in business; the fundamental value of information
- Analyze international opportunities and identify various entry modes
- Work as an effective team and communicate effectively through a variety of media
- Build up necessary business skills, such as presentation, communication, negotiation, etc
Teaching and Learning Approach
A combination of readings, a sim excercise, quizzes, and in-class exercises will develop each student’s ability to
communicate and manage in an international business context.Learning Resources
Required:
Textbook: Introduction to Global Business, 3rd Ed. (2023) by Gaspar, Arreola-Risa, Bierman, Smith, Kolari, and
Smith.
ISBN: 978-0-3577-1707-1 (Refer to Moodle course page for where to purchase the e-text.)
Business Simulation: Export Navigator (Export Essentials e-course) - Refer to Moodle course page for details.Detailed Course Content, Topics, and Sequence Covered
1. Course Introduction Chapter 1: The Rise of Globalization
2. Chapter 2: The Evolution of International Business
3. Chapter 3: Regional Economic Integration
4. Simulation: Export Navigator; Reflection Exercise
5. Guest Speaker: Michael Goodall, CFO Forbidden Bike Company Guest Speaker Reflection
6. Chapter 5: The Cultural Environment
7. Midterm Exam Review
8. Midterm Week
9. Chapter 6: The Legal and Political Environment of Global Business
10. Chapter 8: Entry Strategies in Global Business
11. Overview Group Assignment: International Expansion Plan
12. Chapter 9: Control of Global Busness
13. Chapter 10: The Organization of Global Business Present Group Assignment
14. Chapter 10 (cont.) Review for the Final Exam
15. Final ExamsAssessment
| Title | Learning Outcomes | Value |
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| Term Work: Participation, Attendance, Completion pre-assigned and in-class activities | of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9 6 | 10% |
| Midterm Exam | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 | 25% |
| Business Simulation | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 | 10% |
| Final Exam | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 | 25% |
| Group Assignment | 1, 6, 7, 8, 9 | 20% |
| Weekly Moodle Quizzes | | 10% |
| Total | 100% |
Grading Table
Standard Academic and Career Programs Grading Table
| Percentage |
Letter Grade |
GPA |
| 90-100 |
A+ |
4.33 |
| 85-89 |
A |
4.00 |
| 80-84 |
A- |
3.67 |
| 76-79 |
B+ |
3.33 |
| 72-75 |
B |
3.00 |
| 68-71 |
B- |
2.67 |
| 64-67 |
C+ |
2.33 |
| 60-63 |
C |
2.00 |
| 55-59 |
C- |
1.67 |
| 50-54 |
P |
1.00 |
| 0-49 |
F |
0.00 |
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DNW |
0.00 |
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Disclaimer
Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.