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COURSE SYLLABUS
INTRODUCTION TO
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
COURSE INFORMATION
| Instructor: |
Michael Bark |
| Course Number: |
23818-10-105-170 |
| Credits: |
3 |
| Hours Per Week: |
3 |
| Classroom Number |
118B |
| Schedule: |
Weekly Schedule TBA
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| Office Hours: |
Available when not in class. See
Instructor Schedule Board |
| Telephone: |
(715) 682-4591, Extension
3177
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| Fax: |
(715) 682-8040
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| E-Mail: |
mbark@witc.edu
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| Text: |
Business in a Global Economy,
Dlabay and Scott, South Western Publishing.
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| 24/7 Help Desk |
http://www.witc.edu/support/index.htm
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GENERAL COURSE OVERVIEW
This course is designed to help
develop the appreciation, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to
live and work in a global marketplace. Current international trends,
issues, and opportunities will be covered to provide a foundation for
becoming informed about international business and the global business
environment. (NOTE: Basic microcomputer skills highly recommended.)
Course Competencies:
Upon successful completion of
this course, the student, in accordance with the grading standards, will
be able to:
1. Explain the primary components of
the international business environment.
2. Explain how cultures and subcultures
influence business activities.
3. Distinguish between the various
political systems around the world and their impact on business
operations.
4. Describe difference between key
types of trade agreements.
5. Describe the importance of importing
and exporting.
6. Identify and describe the legal
systems upon which international law is primarily based.
7. Identify examples of international
business career opportunities.
8. Demonstrate the understanding of the
effects of cultural differences on a global workforce.
9. Identify factors that influence
global marketing.
10. Describe methods used to segment
and identify a target market.
11. Explain the role played by global
intermediaries.
12. Identify examples of direct and
indirect channels of distribution.
13. Describe the use of public
relations and sales promotion by multinational companies.
14. Identify the types of risks related
to international business activities.
15. Demonstrate the ability to complete
basic research practices utilizing resources such as the National
Trade Data Bank and the Wisconsin International Handbook.
16. Demonstrate competence in using the
Internet.
Type of Hours:
Course Outline by Units: A B
I. The World of International Business
7
An International Perspective
Theories of International Trade
International Organizations
International Career Planning
II. A Global Awareness of World
Geography 9
Major Countries
Climates
Population
Time Zones
Cultural Diversity
Import/Export Products
III. Global Economic Systems 9
A Global Economy
Types of Economic Systems/
Foreign Exchange
Emerging Market Economies
IV. The Global Business Environment 12
Cultural Awareness
Government and Political Impact
Structures of International Business Organizations
Entrepreneurship Opportunities and Challenges
Legal Considerations
Trade Relations
V. Management in a Global Business 15
Management Principles
Human Resource Management
Research and Information Systems
Global Marketing
Risk Management
VI. Future Opportunities 2
Trends and New Directions
Total Hours 54 hours
ADVANCED STANDING AND TEST OUT
Students interested in requesting advanced standing
for this course should contact Ms. Ellen
Riely-Hauser,
Dean of Instructional Operations of the WITC Ashland Campus Business
Department.
Read more about
Credit for
Prior Learning and Life Experience.
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
Various types of learning styles will be enhanced
through reading assignments, handouts, class/small group discussion,
presentations by student and guest speakers, instructor lectures, audio
visuals, written assignments, tests and a possible field trip. A key
element in this course is that you read the textbook assignment prior to
each class and come to class prepared to discuss the content, as well as
keeping up to date on outside reading assignments, current assignments,
and Internet research to be shared with the class. Many class sessions will
involve your participating in a small group (team) discussion and other
activities. Specific assignments will be given each week, which will
require using the Internet. After students have finished their research
assignments, they will share their results orally and in writing. Your
attendance and class participation is critical and will be reflected in
your final grade.
Following each class session, you will
write a paragraph or more in your journal identifying what you learned.
Also, a portfolio of all class materials should be maintained.
For your reference, a proposed time
schedule and outline is attached.
The Internet and CD Rom software will be
available for your use on Friday’s (Internet/Computer Activity) class session for the weekly
research and class activities/projects.
GRADING PROCESS
Grades will be determined by your written assignments, tests, service
learning activities (various options are available for assessment),
class activities, critiques, country reports and
participation/portfolio. Specific dates will be set for assignments,
reports, class presentations, and projects. It is your responsibility to
abide by this schedule. Failure to do so will result in a lowered grade
or possible non- acceptance even when completed. Because of this type of
format, your class participation can affect your grade. The final
due date for each chapter assignment will be the date the test is given
covering that unit/part of the textbook. (No assignments will be
accepted late).
| Regional Reports (2
oral and written) |
20% |
| Tests/Service
Learning Projects/Activities |
30% |
| Written Assignments |
20% |
| Class
Projects/Internet Activities/Participation/Portfolio |
30% |
| FINAL GRADE |
100% |
(*Will be altered based on class
participation)
A limited amount of extra credit
may be available. For your reference, the grading scale and other
policies are included in the current
WITC Student Handbook. Please make a notation in your calendar that
your portfolio with all
written assignments, Internet activities, reports, tests, etc., need to be completed and
turned in for final grading prior to our last day of class.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
More than four absences will result in referral to student services
and/or a possible 100% letter. You will be expected to keep an
attendance record as well as call WITC or make arrangements with me if
you are not able to attend class.
SAFETY
Be extremely careful when entering and leaving the
classroom. If at anytime there is an accident, please inform me
immediately. There are various fire/emergency exits on campus. I will
inform you of them on our first day of class. An emergency exit poster
is also located by the door in the classrooms.
SPECIAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE
If you or any of your classmates feel you would like
some additional help, have a handicap or have a problem, please ask and I will gladly set up a time to get
together. Otherwise, if you may have any questions or concerns, please
talk to me. That is why I am here.
Use the following
Student Service Resource Directory to access important services.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
If you have a question or problem at any time, please do not hesitate to
see me or ask for help during or after class.
This class should really be exciting;
however, it will require you to make it work!
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
INTRODUCTION TO
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
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Week |
Class Activity
Chapter, Etc. |
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1 |
Orientation &
Chapter 1--We Live in a Global Economy |
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1 |
Chapter 2--Our Global
Economy |
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2 |
Chapter 3--Cultural
Influences on Business |
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3 |
Chapter 4--Government
and Political Influences on Business |
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4 |
Chapter
12--International Career Planning/Test
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5 |
Chapter 5--Structure
of International Business Organizations
Chapter 6--Importing, Explorting, and Trade Relations |
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6 |
Chapter 7--Foreign
Exchange and International Finance |
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7 |
Chapter 9--Global
Entrepreneurship and Small Business
Management/Test |
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8 |
Chapter 10 Management
Principles in Action |
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Mid-Semester
Break - No Classes |
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9 |
Chapter 11--Human
Resource Management |
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10 |
Chapter 13--Organized
Labor |
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11 |
Chapter
14--Challenging to Managing Global Organizations |
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12 |
Chapter 18--Global
Marketing & Consumer Behavior |
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13 |
Chapter
19--Developing Goods and Services for Global Markets |
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14 |
Chapter 22-- Global
Financial Activities
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15 |
Tentative-Wisconsin Department of
Commerce-International Division or AFS Student Diversity Lunch
& Learn
(Service Learning Activity-Project) |
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16 |
Chapter 23--Managing
International Business Risk/Test |
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16 |
Portfolio Due prior
to last day of class! |
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*This schedule may vary based on students’
needs, interests, progress, etc.
INTRODUCTION TO
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
Student Progress Report
Instructor: Mike
Bark
Student
Name:______________________________________________
Regional Reports (20% of final grade)
Grade/Date Completed
Topic/Country
___________________________________(Written
Report) _____________________
_____________________________________(Oral
Report) _____________________
___________________________________(Written
Report) ____________________
_____________________________________(Oral
Report) _____________________
Tests (30% of final grade)*
Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, & 12
_____________________
Chapters 5, 6, 7, & 9
_____________________
Chapters 10, 11, 13, 14, 18, 19, 22 &
23 _____________________
Service Learning Activity/Projects:
American Birkebeiner
________________________________
WI Dept of Commerce-Intl Division
______________________
AFS/Foreign Exchange Student(s)
______________________
Guest Speaker, African
American/Diversity________________
Lunch & Learn
______________________________________
Other:_____________________________________________
*Please see me if you would like to
consider other assessment options.
Written Assignments--Must be Typewritten
(20% of final grade)
Grade/Date Completed
Chapter 1 We Live in a Global Economy
____________________
Chapter 2 Our Global Economy
_____________________
Chapter 3 Cultural Influences
_____________________
Chapter 4 Government and Political
Influences
_____________________
Chapter 12 International Career Planning
_____________________
Chapter 5 Structures of International
Organizations
_____________________
Chapter 6 Importing, Exporting &
Trade Relations
_____________________
Chapter 7 Foreign Exchange & Finance
_____________________
Chapter 9 Global Entrepreneurship
_____________________
Chapter 10 Management Principles
_____________________
Chapter 11 Human Resource Management
_____________________
Chapter 13 Organized Labor
___________________
Chapter 14 Challenges to Managing Global
Organizations ____________________
Chapter 18 Global Marketing &
Consumer Behavior
______________________
Chapter 19 Developing Goods &
Services for Global Market _____________________
Chapter 22 Global Financial Activities
_____________________
Chapter 23 Managing International
Business Risk
_____________________
Class Projects/Internet
Activities/Participation/Portfolio (30% of final grade)
Grade/Date Completed
Class Projects/Activities
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Class Projects/Activities
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Internet Class Activity for Week #1
___________________________________
Internet Class Activity for Week #2
________________________________________
Internet Class Activity for Week #3
________________________________________
Internet Class Activity for Week #4
________________________________________
Internet Class Activity for Week #5
________________________________________
Internet Class Activity for Week #6
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Internet Class Activity for Week #7
________________________________________
Internet Class Activity for Week #8
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Internet Class Activity for Week #9
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Internet Class Activity for Week #10
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Internet Class Activity for Week #11
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Internet Class Activity for Week #12
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Internet Class Activity for Week #13
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Internet Class Activity for Week #14
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Internet Class Activity for Week #15
________________________________________
Internet Class Activity for Week #16
_____________________________________
Portfolio (all class related information
is well organized and
complete)______________________________________________________________
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SINCERELY HOPE YOU ENJOY THE COURSE! |
