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 international business and discuss how it differs from domestic business.
- 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.
Course Grading Information:
| Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
| Chapter assignments | 25% |
| Chapter quizzes | 15% |
| Examinations (3x30%) | 60% |
Grading Scale
| Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
| 93.4-100 | A |
| 90-93.3 | A- |
| 86.7-89.9 | B+ |
| 83.4-86.6 | B |
| 80-83.3 | B- |
| 76.7-79.9 | C+ |
| 73.4-76.6 | C |
| 70-73.3 | C- |
| 66.7-69.9 | D+ |
| 63.4-66.6 | D |
| 60-63.3 | D- |
| Below 60 | F |
Attendance/Participation:
Because this is an asynchronous course, there is no traditional attendance requirement. Students are expected to participate by completing all assignments, discussions, reflections, and other required course activities by the stated deadlines. Due dates are listed in the Course Overview document and on Canvas. Students are responsible for meeting these deadlines. The instructor reserves the right to modify course schedules or deadlines at their discretion, and any changes will be communicated through Canvas. Participation and timely completion of course requirements will be reflected in each student’s final course grade.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
McGraw-Hill Connect(® Access for “Charles W.L Hill International Business – Competing in the Global Marketplace, 15th Edition, 2025. Consult Bookstore for ISBN (Connect(® Version of the textbook); ISBN 978-1-265-90266-7 (Hardcopy Version of textbook)
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.