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MGT3210 International Business

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Code
MGT3210
Title
International Business
Credits
3
Description
This is an introductory course in international business. The basic content of the course includes (1) an overview of the means of conducting international business, with an emphasis on what makes international business different from domestic business; (2) the effects of the cultural/social systems within countries on the conduct of international business; (3) the major theories explaining international business transactions and the institutions influencing those activities; (4) the financial exchange systems and institutions that measure and facilitate international transactions; (5) the dynamic interface between countries and companies attempting to conduct foreign business activities; (6) corporate strategy alternatives for global operations
Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to: 1. Understand the different challenges business face when they operate in an international environment; 2. Examine the various cultural, political and legal issues that impact international business activity; 3. Examine the international institutions and practices that impact international business; 4. Understand trade and investment theory, foreign exchange and the determination of foreign exchange rates; 5. Appreciate the interaction of business and government as they relate to international commerce; 6. Develop insight into the management implications of international business strategy and operations.
Assessment
60 % -first and second assessments
40 % -final assessment
Tentative course outline
Week1
Globalization (Ch. 1)
Week2
National Differences in Political Economy (Ch. 2)
Week3
Differences in Culture (Ch.4)
Week4
International Trade Theory (Ch. 6)
Week5
The Political Economy of International Trade (Ch. 7)
Week6
Review
Week7
Foreign Direct Investment (Ch.8)
Week8
The Strategy of International Business (Ch.13)
Week9
Global Human Resource Management (Ch.19)
Week10
Presentations
Week11
Presentations
Week12
Presentations
Week13
Presentations
Week14
Presentations
Week15
Final Exam