Course Syllabus

JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY

COURSE CODE: "BUS 330-2"
COURSE NAME: "International Business"
SEMESTER & YEAR: Spring 2016

SYLLABUS

INSTRUCTOR: Colin Biggs
EMAIL: [email protected]
HOURS: TTH 11:30 AM 12:45 PM
TOTAL NO. OF CONTACT HOURS: 45
CREDITS: 3
PREREQUISITES: Prerequisites: Junior Standing, EC 202; Recommended: MKT 301
OFFICE HOURS: by appointment

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The objective of this course is to expose students to the essential elements of international business, with particular emphasis on how it differs from domestic business. An extensive use of case studies provides a basis for class discussion, allowing students to develop their analytical skills and apply their theoretical knowledge.

SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT:

The course is designed to provide a solid base of knowledge in terms of concepts, principles and tools in the field of International Business. The course is organized in three main sections:

Understanding the basis of international business in terms of national differences in political economy and culture as well as ethics

Understanding the global monetary system where transactions take place

Understanding how to Manage and control operations in a global environment

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

At the end of the course students will:

1) develop an appreciation for foreign cultures

2) recognize threats and opportunities in foreign markets.

3) be able to discuss theoretical and practical concepts underlying international business.

TEXTBOOK:

Book Title	Author	Publisher	ISBN number	Library Call Number	Comments	Format	Local Bookstore	Online Purchase
International Business	Charles Hill	McGraw-Hill Higher Education	978-0-07-813719-8

REQUIRED RESERVED READING:

NONE

RECOMMENDED RESERVED READING:

NONE

GRADING POLICY
-ASSESSMENT METHODS:

Assignment	Guidelines	Weight
Midterm Exam		30%
Group Project		30%
Cumulative 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 course.
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:

Class attendance is mandatory even though not graded. If a student misses more then 3 or more unexcused lectures he/she will be penalized with a 5% mark down in the final grade. Missing more than 5 lectures might results in the students being dropped from the course.

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

1	Intro to International Business	Chapter 1
2	National Differences	Chapter 2
3	Cultural Differences	Chapter 3
4	Ethical Issues	Chapter 4
5	International Trade Theory	Chapter 5
6	Political Economy	Chapter 6
7	Foreign Direct Investment	Chapter 7
8	Regional Economic Integration	Chapter 8
9	Foreign Exchange Market	Chapter 9
10	International Monetary System	Chapter 10
11	Global Capital Market	Chapter 11
12	Review Class
13	Review Class
14	MIDTERM EXAM
15	Strategic International Business	Chapter 12
16	Organizing International Business	Chapter 13
17	Strategic Alliances	Chapter 14
18	Exporting and Importing	Chapter 15
19	Outsourcing	Chapter 16
20	Global Marketing	Chapter 17
21	Global HRM	Chapter 18
22	Accounting and International Business	Chapter 19
23	Financial Management	Chapter 20
24	Maintenance and Scheduling	Chapter 16
25	Case Study Presentations
26	Review Class
27	Review Class
28	FINAL EXAM