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JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY

COURSE CODE: "BUS 330-1"
COURSE NAME: "International Business"
SEMESTER & YEAR: Fall Semester 2012
SYLLABUS

INSTRUCTOR: Forte Angelo
EMAIL: [email protected]
 HOURS: TTH 11:30-12:45
TOTAL NO. OF CONTACT HOURS: 45
CREDITS: 3
PREREQUISITES: Prerequisites: Junior Standing, EC 202; Recommended: MKT 301
OFFICE HOURS: By appointment at tel. 06-65742355 - [email protected]
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
 To provide the enrollee with a clear picture of the mechanisms which regulate the flow of international business. - To help the student develop an in-depth appreciation of the differences between domestic and international business: dangers and opportunities. - To help students develop an international mentality and awareness. - To ensure that students fully understand the significance of cultural differences and their paramount importance in international business. - To help students acquire basic market research techniques and knowledge of information sources.
SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT:
 

The course studies the logic of international trade and investment (international business) by analyzing theories, government policies, financial techniques, logistics, operational practices and corporate decision making that generate and promote international economic involvement.

COURSE PROCEDURE: Lectures will NOT, repeat the reading assignments, but will be used to clarify (through the use of real world examples, scenarios, case studies, and in general an experiential approach), certain important and/or difficult areas of the material. In their preparation, students should first study the chapter, then make an outline, and finally apply that information to a solution of the cases and scenarios presented during lectures. Enrollees are expected to attend class meetings and provide thoughtful contributions to the discussions.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
 

At the end of the course students will:

· Show ability in applying to specific international business situations acquired skills in research, planning, presentation and decision making.

· Recognize danger and opportunity signals in foreign markets.

· Be able to discuss theoretical and practical concepts underlying international business.

· Have developed a basic sensitivity for foreign cultures.
TEXTBOOK:
Book TitleAuthorPublisherISBN numberLibrary Call NumberCommentsFormatLocal BookstoreOnline Purchase
International Business 14th editionDanbiels Radedbaugh SullivanPearson9780132668682     
REQUIRED RESERVED READING:
NONE

RECOMMENDED RESERVED READING:
NONE
GRADING POLICY
-ASSESSMENT METHODS:
AssignmentGuidelinesWeight
Term PaperMinimum 12 page project outlining  procedure for creating a new business unit in a foreign country15
Class ParticipationStudent conribution to overall class discussions10
Class PresentationPPT case presentation of a real-life situation in int'l business5
Sem. End Examination Cumulative final examination covering tgextbook material, class discussion and PPT slides40
Mid-Term Exam. in three parts - 10% eachQuizzes30

-ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:

Assessment Guidelines for assigning main letter grades: A, B, C,D, and F.

A:  Work of this quality directly addresses the question or problem raised and provides a coherent argument displaying an extensiveknowledge 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 course.

B:  This 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.

C:  This is an acceptable level of performance and provides answers that are clear but limited, reflecting the information offered in the lectures and reference readings.

D:  This 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.

F: This 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:
 Please refer to the university catalog for the attendance and absence policy.
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

Part I: BACKGROUND FOR INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

1. Globalization and International Business

Part II: COMPARATIVE ENVIRONMENTAL FRAMEWORKS

2. The Cultural Environments Facing Business

3. The Political and Legal Environments Facing Business

4. The Economic Environment Facing Business

5. Globalization and Society

Part III: THEORIES AND INSTITUTIONS: TRADE AND INVESTMENT

6. International Trade and Factor Mobility Theory

7. Governmental Influence on Trade

8. Cross-National Cooperation and Agreements

 

Part IV: WORLD FINANCIAL ENVIRONMENT

9. Global Foreign Exchange and Capital Markets

10. The Determination of Exchange Rates

Part V: GLOBAL STRATEGY, STRUCTURE, AND IMPLEMENTATION

11. The Strategy of International Business

12. Country Evaluation and Selection

13. Export and Import Strategies

14. Direct Investment and Collaborative Strategies

15. The Organization of International Business

Part VI: MANAGING INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS

16. Marketing Globally

17. Global Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management

18. International Accounting Issues

19. The Multinational Finance Function

20. Human Resource Management

· Syllabus updates will be distributed as required