BUS 496 International Business offers an in-depth review of basic concepts, institutional practices and developments in the global business environment. The course also offers an introduction to international business management. Core management topics will be examined within an international framework.
The course emphasizes the development of critical thinking skills and aims to link developments in the international business environment into everyday life. In this way, students may be able to integrate concepts and institutional practices into a practical, work-oriented environment.
Prerequisites: BUS 381
Corequisite: None
Crosslisted: None
Accessibility Services Notice
Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.Course Details| Total number of weeks | 15 |
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| Total Credits | |
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| Total Hours | 3 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lecture | 3 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- identify and discuss Globalization and Cross-culture.
- discuss and differentiate various political and legal systems.
- discuss and differentiate various economic systems and their development within a nation.
- discuss and differentiate various theories of international trade; Government's role in international trade.
- understand, identify, and explain foreign direct investment issues; regional economic integration; international financial markets; international monetary systems.
- discuss international strategies and organizational structures; the role of Innovation in business; the fundamental value of information.
- analyze international opportunities and identify various entry modes.
- work as an effective team and communicate effectively through a variety of media.
- build up necessary business skills, such as presentation, communication, negotiation, etc.
Grading Table
| Percentage |
Letter Grade |
GPA |
| 90-100 |
A+ |
4.33 |
| 85-89 |
A |
4.00 |
| 80-84 |
A- |
3.67 |
| 76-79 |
B+ |
3.33 |
| 72-75 |
B |
3.00 |
| 68-71 |
B- |
2.67 |
| 64-67 |
C+ |
2.33 |
| 60-63 |
C |
2.00 |
| 55-59 |
C- |
1.67 |
| 50-54 |
P |
1.00 |
| 0-49 |
F |
0.00 |
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DNW |
0.00 |
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Disclaimer
Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.