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Course Syllabus Course Description: Undergraduate survey course in international business, trade and foreign investment, including discussion of cultural, political, social and economic aspects of doing business abroad. Theories of international trade and economic development. 4 lecture/discussion Course Objectives: The course is designed for those students who have a definite interest in pursuing a career in international business as well as those who seek a broadening of their knowledge in this growing and vital area. The course will combine a specific regime of academic pursuit and practical how it is done knowledge. The objectives of this course are... 1. To introduce students to the contemporary issues in International Business that illustrate the unique challenges faced by manages in the international business environment. 2. To cover a broad range of international business issues from an interdisciplinary viewpoint and emphasizing the key concerns of the multinational and global corporation. 3. To assist students to develop a truly global perspective rather than just a U.S. viewpoint. 4. To assist students to integrate into their thinking the important societal dimensions of diversity, environmental concerns, ethics, and technological change. 5. To develop knowledge and skills to analyze cross cultural variables and their impact on international business. Learning Outcomes: After successful completion of the course, students should be able to: 1. Develop an understanding of important international business terms and concepts. 2. Identify the role and impact of cultural variables in international business. 3. Appreciate and integrate the ethical and societal dimensions of international business. 4. Recognize the impact of technology in opening up global markets and changing the ways in which international business is conducted. 5. Develop a truly global approach in identifying, analyzing and solving problems. 6. Prepare a professional risk assessment report on an industrial sector in a target country. Prerequisites: None Texts: International Business, 3rd Edition, Charles W. L. Hill, Irwin McGraw-Hill, 2000. GRA Electronic Books, 2001, Jerry Rogers, Global Risk Assessments, Inc., Riverside, CA. Los Angeles Times, or other major daily. Read major pages plus business section daily for classroom discussion and examination purposes. Measurement of Learning Outcomes: Online quizzes: Three at 10 points each covering Hill textbook 30 points total End of Chapter Presentations in Class: 5 points. Maps: Two maps, one of the western hemisphere and one of the eastern hemisphere. Each map should be hand drawn on a large paperboard and show boundaries of countries,capital cities, major topographical features such as rivers, mountain ranges and bodies of water. Colorizing the map is recommended. For assistance suggest you keyword search "world maps" into search engines. 5 points each; 10 points total. Country Risk Assessment Report: Prepare an assessment modeled after the risk assessments in binders shown by the instructor. The student will choose the target country and industry for analysis, ie shipbuilding in the Ukraine. The report will be formatted as follow a format provided. Written report: 30 points. Oral Report: 5 points. Attendance and Participation: Attendance and participation is necessary due to the material. Students will be called upon to express their knowledge and opinions and are encouraged to ask questions and volunteer opinions. Unexcused absences will result in 3.3 points per occasion. To "no questions asked" absences are permit- ted. In addition, assignments turned in late will receive a 50% reduction in grade. Attendance and Participation: 20 points. External Assignments: Additional readings and articles will be assigned as the quarter progresses. Students are required to read and understand the material. Students are expected to make use of the learning opportunities made available by current techno- logy, such as WebCT used in his course, and access to the World Wide Web as well as other Internet sources to update their knowledge on current developments in International Business. Students can expect to be tested on this material, including orally. Please note: All assignments involving WebCT will be posted 48 hours prior to time/ date assignment is due. Students are required to read articles related to international affairs in the Los Angeles Times, or other major daily national newspaper of choice, and to keep track of developments in the International Business area. Method of Evaluation: Quizzes: (three)10 points each, 30 points total Maps (2) 5 points each, 10 points total Risk Assessment Project Report: Written: 30 points, Oral: 5 Points End of Chapter Presentation in Class: 5 points Attendance and Participation: 20 points Total: 100 points Method of Assigning Letter Grades: A Outstanding: 90 and above B Above average: 80-89.9 C Average: 70-79.9 D Below Average: 60-69.9 F Failure: 59.9 and below