Course Description
Study of international business environments from the managerial aspect, and of practices and principles of conducting international business from the perspective of a specific foreign country. Prerequisite: 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:
- Understand the globalization of countries, industries, and firms.
- Discuss differences between countries and cultures as they relate to global management.
- Describe and evaluate different strategies, actions, and structures for becoming a successful global or international firm.
Course Grading Information:
| Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
| Chapter essays (3 x 40 pts) | 120 points (20.0%) |
| Quizzes (12 x 20 pts) | 240 points (40.0%) |
| Midterm Exam | 120 points (20.0%) |
| Final Exam | 120 points (20.0%) |
Grading Scale:
| Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
| 94.000 – 100 | A |
| 90.000 – 93.999 | A- |
| 87.000 – 89.999 | B+ |
| 83.000 – 86.999 | B |
| 80.000 – 82.999 | B- |
| 77.000 – 79.999 | C+ |
| 73.000 – 76.999 | C |
| 70.000 – 72.999 | C- |
| 67.000 – 69.999 | D+ |
| 63.000 – 66.999 | D |
| 60.000 – 62.999 | 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. 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:
Peng, M. Global Strategy (5th Edition).
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.