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Business 2240.30 Intro to International Business Online Summer 2008 |
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Course Description An introduction to the essentials of international business and the environmental forces that have an impact on it. Topics include the economic, cultural, legal and political environments and the international management, marketing, finance, exporting and importing functions. An in-depth study of doing business in a specific country is required. |
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Mark Widdel, Instructor Anoka-Ramsey Community College - Cambridge Campus 300 Spirit River Drive S. Cambridge, MN 55008 763.433.1840 Phone
(hm) 763.576.0037 Mailing Address
13917 Eidelweiss St NW Office Hours
Online office hours will be determined after a poll of enrollees.
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Course Objectives Upon successful completion of this course, a student will have demonstrated an understanding of: (1) understand the scope of international business and its impact on our domestic economy. (2) illustrate the impact of globalization on the diverse economies of the world: developed and developing. (3) compare and contrast the role of culture, politics, legalities and economics on the issues surrounding economic development. (4) explain the role and benefits of international trade to world economies. (5) explain the motives behind the methods deployed by governments to stimulate and shape world trade. (6) illustrate how countries are affected by and respond to the international finance system. (7) identify the organizational structures and strategies of international organizations. (8) understand the complexities and major factors associated with modes of international market entry. (9) describe the major global strategies used to develop, market, and manage the production of goods and services. (10) explain the challenges and major strategies used when managing a global workforce. |
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Textbook ISBN: 0-13-174743-6 Wild, Wild, Han International Business; The Challenges of Globalization, 4th Edition, Pearson Prentice Hall, 2008 |
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Topical Outline |
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June 2: Class start |
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June 6: Globalization; Cross-Cultural Business |
Chapters 1, 2 | ||
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June 9: Politics & Law; Economic Systems |
Chapters 3, 4 | ||
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June 12: International Trade; Business & Government Trade |
Chapters 5, 6 | ||
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June 15: Foreign Direct Investment; Regional Economic Integration |
Chapters 7, 8 | ||
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June 18: Int'l Financial Markets; Monetary Systems |
Chapters 9, 10 | ||
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June 21: Int'l Strategy; Analyzing Int'l Opportunities |
Chapters 11, 12 | ||
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June 24: Developing and Marketing Products; Int'l Entry Modes |
Chapters 13, 14 | ||
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June 27: Managing International Operations; Hiring and Managing Employees |
Chapters 15, 16 | ||
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June 30: Export Plan |
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July 2: Final Exam |
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Assignment Specifics |
Please refer to the posted assignment sheets for specifics and deadlines. |
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Class Policies and Expectations |
Please refer to the posted FAQs and the Discussion Group Guidelines. |
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