Course Description
Introduction to the environmental factors which increasingly cause businesses to become international in the scope of their activities. Nature of global business and multinational organizations analyzed. Prerequisite: Junior standing; and restricted to students who are Pre admitted to or admitted to majors in the Business School (PACC, ACCT, PBAD, BADM, CARS, PCYB, PCYM, CYBE, CYMA, ECON, PECO, ECOS, PENT, ENTR, PFIN, FINC, PHTM, HTMT, PHUR, HURM, PINT, INTB, PISC, ISSC, PMKT, or MKTG).
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
- Define and discuss key terms and concepts related to international business.
- Acquire a basic understanding of the structure of the global economy and the perspectives of various actors in the global economy.
- Make well-reasoned suggestions about how to address many of the challenges and opportunities within an international business setting.
- Knowledgeably discuss some of the key public policy, ethical and environmental issues that are typically connected to international business.
- Discuss the challenges that third world countries have in participating in world trade, and the different perspectives that exist with regard to intellectual property rights and the third world.
- Define international business and discuss how it differs from domestic business.
- Find, interpret, and evaluate information on diverse cultures.
- Describe interconnections among regions of the world.
- Use diverse cultural frames of reference and alternative perspectives to analyze issues.
Course Grading Information:
| Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
| Exams (three non-cumulative tests, multiple-choice) | 40% |
| Homework (Smart Book and Assessments; assessments open book and not graded) | 20% |
| Professionalism (Attendance, Participation, Professional Behavior) | 10% |
| Special Assignments (three during the semester) | 30% |
Attendance/Participation:
You must attend class to get the most out of this course. Twenty points will be deducted from the professionalism grade for each absence over two during the semester. Students who miss five classes may be assigned an F at the end of the semester.
Active and positive participation in class and during team discussion meetings is critical. Participation is based on the frequency and thoughtfulness of in-class remarks, and students are required to keep a diary of comments on the back of their name card.
Professional behavior towards everyone in the class, the graduate assistant, guest lecturers, and the instructor is important. The tone, manner, and appropriateness of questions and comments will be factors in this evaluation.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
Global Business Today Hill 2024 Release, Mc Graw Hill
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.