Introduction to International Business

COURSE SYLLABUS

INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

IN CLASS MGT 301 FALL2010

TUE 6:00-8:50 PM, BRYAN-128

DATES / COURSE TOPICS / READING / DEADLINES
Session 1
08/24 / Introduction
Globalization / Ch 1 / Return Course Commitment Form
Due 08/27 10:00 AM
Session 2
08/31 / Cross-cultural business / Ch 2
Session 3
09/07 / Political and legal environment
Quiz review / Ch 3 / Quiz 1: CH 1-3
Available online
From 09/08 10:00 AM
To 09/10 10:00 AM
Session 4
09/14 / Economic systems and development / Ch 4
Session 5
09/21 / International trade / Ch 5
Session 6
09/28 / Business-government trade relations / Ch 6
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Session 7
10/05 / Foreign direct investment
Exam review / Ch7 / Exam 1: CH 1-7
Available online
From 10/06 10:00 AM
To 10/08 10:00 AM
FALL BREAK
Session 8
10/19 / Regional economic integration / Ch 8
Session 9
10/26 / International financial markets / Ch 9
Session 10
11/02 / International monetary systems
Quiz review / Ch 10 / Quiz 2: CH 8-10
Available online
From 11/03 10:00 AM
To 11/05 10:00 AM
Session 11
11/09 / International strategy and organization / Ch 11
Session 12
11/16 / International marketing research / Ch 12
Session 13
11/23 / Entry modes / Ch 13 / Current Event Analysis
Due 11/26 10:00 AM
Session 14
11/30 / International marketing
Exam review / Ch 14 / Exam 2: CH 8-14
Available online
From 12/01 10:00 AM
To 12/03 10:00 AM

I CONTACT INFORMATION

Professor: Dr. Sarala

E-mail:

Regular Office Hour:Tuesday 4-5 PM at Bryan 378

IICOURSE MATERIAL

International Business (The Challenges of Globalization), 5th edition, by Wild/Wild/Han, Prentice Hall 2008, ISBN 13: 978-0-13-715375-6

III COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course is an introduction to the environmental factors which cause businesses to become international. In addition, we analyze the nature of global business and multinational organizations.

IV COURSEOBJECTIVES

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.

VEVALUATION ITEMS

Current event analysis: 10%

Quiz 1:10%

Quiz 2:10%

Exam 1:35%

Exam 2: 35%

1Current event analysis: 10%

1.1 Purpose

The purpose of this analysis is to apply what you have learned to current events related to international business.

1.2 Content

Based on recent articles in the media, select three current events that relate to the topics of the course. For each event, write two paragraphs in which you describe the event in your own words and how it relates to the course topics. Thus, the total length of your current event analysis should be six paragraphs. At the end of your analysis, include references to all sources that you used.

1.3Evaluation criteria

I will evaluate your posts based on the following criteria:

a)Have you done additional research and included source(s) of your information?

b)Have you related your posts with the course topics?

c)Are your posts sufficiently long?

d)What is the quality of your writing and arguments?

1.4 Submission

You will submit your analysis on Blackboard. Go to: “Course Documents” -> “Submit your Current Event analysis here” and follow the instructions.

1.5. Deadline

As indicated in the course schedule on page 1 of the syllabus.

2Quiz 1: 10%, Quiz 2: 10%

2.1 Content

The quizzes cover the following chapters from the textbook:

Quiz1 will cover Chapters 1-3

Quiz 2 will cover Chapters 8-10

All questions are from the textbook. Each quiz has 25 questions. Each question carries 1 point. The questions are either true-false questions or multiple choice questions. You will have 30 minutes to complete the quiz.

You may use your book and notes; however, you are to take the test by yourself, with no group efforts or help from other people.

2.2 Availability

You will be taking your quizzes online for two main reasons: 1) Many evening students have multiple commitments (e.g. work). Taking the quizzes online allows you to find a time, within a 48 hour period, that is best for you. 2) Our class time is limited. We will only meet 14 times. For the best learning outcomes, I want to dedicate all our class sessions to reviewing the course material and helping you prepare for the quizzes (quiz review).

You will find the quizzes in Blackboard under “Quizzes and Exams”. A quiz is available for 48 hours. You can take each quiz only ONE time. See course schedule on page 1 for the period during which the quizzes are available. There will be no additional test taking opportunities.

2.3 Technical issues

If you lose your internet connection or Blackboard goes down try to get back to the test when the connection resumes. Contact the instructor if the problem persists. If you are taking the test after 5 PM, please be aware that I will not be able to reply to your e-mail and solve the problem until the next morning.

It is your responsibility to assure that you have access to a computer AND a reliable internet connection when taking the test. UNCG has several computer labs that you may use.

3Exam 1: 35%, Exam 2: 35%

3.1 Content

Exam 1 will cover Chapters 1-7. Exam 2will cover Chapters 8-14. All questions will be from the textbook. Contents from the Discussion Board are not asked in exams. The exams are not cumulative. Each exam has 75 questions. Each question carries 1 point. The questions are either true-false questions or multiple choice questions. You will have 120 minutes (2 hours) to complete each exam. You may use your book and notes; however, you are to take the test by yourself, with no group efforts or help from other people.

3.2 Availability

You will be taking your exams online for two main reasons: 1) Many evening students have multiple commitments (e.g. work). Taking the exams online allows you to find a time, within a 48 hour period, that is best for you. 2) Our class time is limited. We will only meet 14 times. For the best learning outcomes, I want to dedicate all our class sessions to reviewing the course material and helping you prepare for the exams (exam review).

You will find the exams in Blackboard under “Quizzes and Exams”. An exam is available for 48 hours. You can take each exam only ONE time. See course schedule on page 1 for the period during which the exams are available. There will be no additional test taking opportunities.

3.3Technical problems

It is your responsibility to assure that you have access to a computer AND a reliable internet connection when taking the test. UNCG has several computer labs that you may use.

VISCORING SYSTEM FOR THE FINAL GRADE

Score / Grade / Score / Grade / Score / Grade
96-100 / A+ / 79-82 / B / 63-66 / C-
93-95 / A / 75-78 / B- / 59-62 / D+
87-92 / A- / 71-74 / C+ / 55-58 / D
83-86 / B+ / 67-70 / C / 0-54 / F

VIIATTENDANCE

Class sessions are offered to support your learning. The goal is to review key aspects of the reading material. The instructor may also engage students in learning exercises intended to facilitate deeper level learning of the course concepts.

Attendance in class sessions is not compulsory. You should only come to class if you are fully committed to actively following the lecture and participating in the class activities. If not, please study the material at home at your own convenience. Only textbook material is asked in the quizzes and exams.

Because there is no compulsory attendance, absolutely no disruptive or distractive behavior will be tolerated in the class room. This includes but is not limited to loud conservations, use of laptops or wireless devices for any other than instructional purposes, and disrespectful behavior towards the instructor or other students. In such instances, the student/s will be asked to leave the classroom immediately. All students are asked to report any disruptive or distractive behavior to the instructor immediately.

AVAILABILITY OF THE INSTRUCTOR

Please address the instructor as Dr. Sarala in all communication.

If you have a question about the course, please email the instructor (). In the subject of the e-mail write “IN CLASSMGT 301” and the topic of your e-mail. For instance, if you have a question about the syllabus, use the following subject: “IN CLASS MGT 301:syllabus”.

During weekdays, I will make every attempt to answer to your email within 48 hours.However, I do not check my email after 5 PM, during weekends or school holidays.

I will post announcements as needed in Blackboard. Therefore, it is vital that you check Blackboard regularly.

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Bryan School of Business and Economics

IN CLASSMGT 301

FALL 2010

Course Commitment Form

Complete and submit on Blackboard: go to “Course Documents” -> “Submit your Course Commitment Form here” and follow the instructions. Please do not submit by e-mail or in hard-copy! Deadline: 08/27/2010

Your full name

Your hometown

Your class standing (Soph., Jr., Sr.) and major

Reasons for taking this class online

Your previous work experience

Your previous international experience (e.g. travel, education, work) or international background (e.g. family background)

Your language skills

Name of five multinational companiesyouwould be interested towork for

What is going great in your life right now?

Please include here any other information you would like for me to know about you

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By completing and returning this form, I indicate that: I have read the syllabus. I understand that this class requires a significant amount of work over the entire semester. I have scheduled sufficient time to complete the course elements. I understand that all deadlines indicated in the syllabus are not negotiable. I am responsible for meeting all deadlineswithout further notification from the instructor. If I have any questions or concerns I can contact Dr. Sarala as indicated in the syllabus.

Name(type your name here)Date