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JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY

COURSE CODE: "BUS 335 H"
COURSE NAME: "International Entrepreneurship - HONORS (This course carries 4 semester hours of credits. A minimum CUM GPA of 3.5 is required)"
SEMESTER & YEAR: Fall 2022
SYLLABUS

INSTRUCTOR: Silvia Pulino
EMAIL: [email protected]
HOURS: TTH 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM
TOTAL NO. OF CONTACT HOURS: 45
CREDITS: 3
PREREQUISITES: Prerequisite: Junior Standing
OFFICE HOURS: Wednesdays 9.30-3.00

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course introduces students to issues related to international management and entrepreneurship, with particular attention being paid to formulating creative solutions that take into account differences in national cultures and the business environments. The course examines ways to leverage differences in cultures and leadership styles to achieve enhanced entrepreneurial performance in an international setting including the development of team and communication skills. The course is based on the case-study method.
SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT:
Global business models. Building blocks of the global venture. Global supply chains. Global alliances. Global organizations.Global entrepreneurship and leadership.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Students having successfully completed the course should be able to:

  • Distinguish between appropriate and inappropriate international business models
  • Understand the unique challenges of international entrepreneurs
  • Identify opportunities that may originate far away
  • Structure an international venture to maximize the return to shareholders
  • Understand the drivers of early valuation in international ventures
  • Pitch a business plan to an international venture capitalist
  • Identify the key issues in establishing operations at a distance
  • Avoid conflict and resolve conflicts when they arise
  • Coordinate, communicate and manage in an international startup
TEXTBOOK:
NONE
REQUIRED RESERVED READING:
NONE

RECOMMENDED RESERVED READING:
NONE
GRADING POLICY
-ASSESSMENT METHODS:
AssignmentGuidelinesWeight
Class participation 20%
Mid-term Exam 40%
Final exam 40%

-ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
AWork of this quality directly addresses the question or problem raised and provides a coherent argument displaying an extensive knowledge of relevant information or content. This type of work demonstrates the ability to critically evaluate concepts and theory and has an element of novelty and originality. There is clear evidence of a significant amount of reading beyond that required for the cours
BThis is highly competent level of performance and directly addresses the question or problem raised.There is a demonstration of some ability to critically evaluatetheory and concepts and relate them to practice. Discussions reflect the student’s own arguments and are not simply a repetition of standard lecture andreference material. The work does not suffer from any major errors or omissions and provides evidence of reading beyond the required assignments.
CThis is an acceptable level of performance and provides answers that are clear but limited, reflecting the information offered in the lectures and reference readings.
DThis level of performances demonstrates that the student lacks a coherent grasp of the material.Important information is omitted and irrelevant points included.In effect, the student has barely done enough to persuade the instructor that s/he should not fail.
FThis work fails to show any knowledge or understanding of the issues raised in the question. Most of the material in the answer is irrelevant.

-ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Attendance is mandatory and part of the class participation grade.
ACADEMIC HONESTY
As stated in the university catalog, any student who commits an act of academic dishonesty will receive a failing grade on the work in which the dishonesty occurred. In addition, acts of academic dishonesty, irrespective of the weight of the assignment, may result in the student receiving a failing grade in the course. Instances of academic dishonesty will be reported to the Dean of Academic Affairs. A student who is reported twice for academic dishonesty is subject to summary dismissal from the University. In such a case, the Academic Council will then make a recommendation to the President, who will make the final decision.
STUDENTS WITH LEARNING OR OTHER DISABILITIES
John Cabot University does not discriminate on the basis of disability or handicap. Students with approved accommodations must inform their professors at the beginning of the term. Please see the website for the complete policy.

SCHEDULE

CLASS PLAN

The following class plan is indicative and subject to change. The operating class plan will be provided in Moodle.

Class/Date

Topic

1



PART I - BACKGROUND TO INTERNATIONAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Introduction to the course. What is International Entrepreneurship.

2



The Global Entrepreneur.

3



Factors in launching a global venture. Assessing global entrepreneurs.

4



Theoretical Perspectives: Michael Porter’s 5-Force Analysis. Resource Based Theory. Effectual vs. Causal Entrepreneurship. Internal/External Environment.

5



Factors Affecting the Global Landscape.

6



A Cultural Perspective: Hofstede’s Six cultural Dimensions. National vs. Ethnic vs. Regional Culture. Organizational Culture. Content and Context in Intercultural Communication.

7



PART II - FRAMEWORKS TO ANALYZE, IDENTIFY AND CAPTURE OPPORTUNITIES IN AN INTERNATIONAL CONTEXT.

Kuemmerle’s Dimensions of an Entrepreneurial Society. Navigating Shortcomings in a Country Context.

8



Place Surplus and Startup Ecosystems.

9



Place Surplus and Startup Ecosystems (continued).

10



The People, Opportunity, Context, Deal Model.

11



Creating, Capturing and Delivering Value: The Business Model Canvas.

12



SPEAKER - MELISSA RAUTENBERG, DIGITAL MARKETING

13



RECAP CASE: How Skype Derived “Place Surplus” Advantage in Estonia.

14



PART III - ACCESSING OPPORTUNITIES ACROSS BORDERS

Methods of Entry and Country Selection.

15



ELEVATOR PITCH WORKSHOP

16



Franchising Around the World.

17



SPEAKER

18



Blue Ocean Strategy.

19



PART III - RAISING CAPITAL FOR INTERNATIONAL ENTREPRENEURIAL FIRMS

Global Financing. The Venture Capital World. Crowdfunding.

20



SPEAKER

21



RECAP CASE: A Tale of Two Campaigns.

22



SPEAKER

23



PART IV - THE CHALLENGES OF DISRUPTION AND GROWTH

A Rapidly Changing World.

24



RECAP CASE: Fashion Forward in Dubai

25



The Ethics of Entrepreneurship

26



Group Project Status Report

27



Final Stretch: completing group projects and preparing for final exam.

28



Group Project Presentations

 

 

TBD

FINAL EXAM