MGT 301: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
Department of Management  Bryan School of Business
University of North Carolina-Greensboro
MARK J. SNYDER
Lecturer
Class Location:
Email Address:
Phone Number:
Course Website:
Bryan 160
mjsnyder@uncg.edu
(336) 337-7883
Blackboard
Class Meets: M-W 2:00-3:15 PM
Office: Bryan 344 E
Hours: By appointment
COURSE DESCRIPTION
MGT 301 is an introduction to International Business Management. The course covers business
management from the perspective of the global business environment. Students examine the structure
and function of international business, the foreign environments that international businesses operate in
and the unique situations associated with transacting business across international borders. These
transactions are subject to different constraints, laws, and cultural requirements than business done
domestically. Despite the complexities and challenges, organizations recognize the business opportunities
associated with conducting foreign operations and are choosing to buy, build, partner, and work in the
global marketplace.
REQUIRED TEXTBOOK
John J. Wild and Kenneth L. Wild – International Business, 7/E
ISBN-10: 0-13-306300-3 – ISBN-13: 978-0-13-306300-4
COURSE OBJECTIVES
After successful completion of this course, students will...
1.
Identify fundamental theories and concepts of international business
2.
Explain how international trade impacts national policy decisions and multinational enterprises
3.
Identify potential ethical dilemmas in international business management
4.
Describe how national trade policy affects human populations and environmental issues
5.
Demonstrate decision-making and problem-solving skills in case study analysis
6.
Explain the global impact of financial markets on national monetary policy
7.
Identify political, cultural, and ethical differences among countries
8.
Explain cross-border trade and investment and the role of the global monetary system
9.
Describe the global marketplace and how it relates to domestic markets
10. Identify skills and behaviors that contribute to personal success in overseas assignments
DISABILITY SERVICES
If you are a student with a documented disability who will require accommodations in this course, please
register with Disability Resource Services for assistance in developing a plan to address your academic
needs.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Requirements
Description
Qty.
Pts.
Total
STUDENT
DATASHEET
The student datasheet is in the course menu.
Please complete the requested information
and insert a recent photo.
1
20
20
4
100
400
For each chapter, you must post at least one
original contribution in each thread, and you
must reply to at least two students’ posts.
Replies must offer substantial content by
adding another perspective to the response
(yes, and…) or a respectful refutation to the
response (well, but…). Short replies will not
be counted as quality contributions.
16
10
160
Each chapter has a 10-question TRUE-FALSE
quiz on course material. The quizzes have a
10-minute time limit and must be submitted
before their posted due dates.
16
10
160
Teams will complete classroom research on
their selected countries. Completed
assignments will be submitted to Blackboard.
Grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors
will reduce your grade.
5
20
100
1
200
200
1
20
20
CHAPTER
EXAMS
CHAPTER
FORUMS
CHAPTER
QUIZZES
COUNTRY
TOPICS
COUNTRY
PROJECT
Four chapter exams will be given. Each exam
will cover four chapters and will include both
textbook content and classroom discussions.
Each exam will include 50 multiple-choice
questions from a random pool; each question
is worth 2 points for a total of 100 points per
exam.
Student teams will select a market country
from a list of choices. Each team will deliver a
professional analysis of country conditions to
determine the suitability for conducting
business in their chosen country.
Specific criteria will be provided in class and
posted to Blackboard.
The Final Project is worth 200 points.
100 CONTENT points and 100 DEVELOPMENT
points. Content will evaluate the quality and
range of your source material and
Development will evaluate the style and
expertise demonstrated in your presentation
project submission.
PEER REVIEW
Rate and “grade” your team.
TOTAL POSSIBLE POINTS =
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COURSE SCHEDULE
MONDAYS
WEDNESDAYS
Jan 13-15
Introduction & Course Overview
Chapter 1
Globalization
Jan 20-22
MLK, JR. DAY – NO CLASSES
Chapter 2
Cross-Cultural Business
Jan 27-29
Chapter 3
Politics, Law, and Ethics
Living in a Globalized World
Feb 03-05
Chapter 4
Economics and Emerging Markets
Chapter 5
International Trade
Feb 10-12
Chapter 6
Business-Government Trade Relations
Political Economies
Feb 17-19
Chapter 7
Foreign Direct Investment
Chapter 8
Regional Economic Integration
Feb 24-26
Chapter 9
International Financial Markets
Tracking FDI
Mar 03-05
Conference – No Class
Chapter 10
The International Monetary System
Mar 10-12
SPRING BREAK – NO CLASSES
Mar 17-19
Chapter 11
International Strategy and Organization
Tracking FOREX
Mar 24-26
Chapter 12
Analyzing International Opportunities
Conducting Country Research
Mar 31-02
Chapter 13
Selecting and Managing Entry Modes
Project Design and Development
Apr 07-09
Chapter 14
Developing and Marketing Products
Global Marketing
Apr 14-16
Chapter 15
Managing International Operations
Project Design and Development
Apr 21-23
Chapter 16
Hiring and Managing Employees
Personal Branding
The 5 Forgotten Rules
Apr 28-30
Peer Reviews Due
Final Projects Due
READING DAY
FINAL
EXAM
MGT 301
Wednesday, May 7, 12:00 – 3:00 PM
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COURSE ACTIVITIES
To achieve the goals and objectives listed on page one of the syllabus, students will participate in the
following activities:

In-class activities, discussions, and lectures

Objective assessments (chapter exams, quizzes, and team paper)
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Collaborative team projects (case studies and country research)
STUDENTS’ RESPONSIBILITIES
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Complete all assigned activities,

Ask questions when they do not understand or need clarification,
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Turn in all assignments complete and on time,
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Actively participate in class and team discussions / activities,
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Respect the learning styles and needs of other students in the class,
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Help classmates who need assistance when appropriate, and

Attend each class session on time and promote a collegial learning environment.
INSTRUCTOR’S RESPONSIBILITIES
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Check e-mail every day,
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Notify the class of any changes to the course schedule / assignments,

Answer all questions with respect and concern for student learning,
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Provide constructive feedback to promote student comprehension,
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Engage students in dialog and refrain from excessive lectures,
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Use a variety of learning activities to meet the needs of diverse learning styles,
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Facilitate collaborative learning, and
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Attend each class session on time and promote a collegial learning environment.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
Purposeful misrepresentation of submissions or submission of someone else’s work as your own will be
considered academic dishonesty and will be treated according to UNCG’s stated policies.
Any instance of cheating, fabrication, or plagiarism on projects or other assignments in the course can
result in withdrawal of the student from the course and immediate failure.
Please be aware that all materials submitted to the instructor will be scanned with plagiarism tools.
UNCG’s Academic Integrity Policy and the Student Code of Conduct may be found at the following sites:
http://academicintegrity.uncg.edu/complete/
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http://studentconduct.uncg.edu/policy/code/
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SYLLABUS CONTRACT
ATTENDANCE
Daily attendance is required. Bryan School of Business policy allows for two (2) unexcused absences
during the semester. ANY unexcused absence beyond two will result in the loss of points. Students are
expected to be in class by 12:30 PM and be prepared to discuss assigned readings and participate in class
activities and discussions. Daily attendance will be taken.
MAKE-UP WORK
Students are responsible for all material covered when they do not attend class. All announcements,
assignments, and activities are posted to Blackboard. Maintain personal contact with the instructor (either
by phone, email, or during office hours) when absences must occur. If you are concerned about your
progress in the class, schedule an appointment immediately.
Make-up work is provided only for extreme circumstances that are either pre-arranged with the instructor
or documented retroactively. Any make-up work must be completed and submitted within two (2) days of
returning to class.
EXTRA CREDIT
No extra credit opportunities are provided.
COMMUNICATION
Course reminders, scheduling changes, and assignment instructions will be announced in class and posted
to the course Blackboard site. Students have full responsibility for the course content and assignment
deadlines. Contact the instructor immediately with any concerns you have about your academic
performance.
HONOR CODE
UNCG’s honor code is based on upholding four fundamental values: honesty, integrity, responsibility, and
respect. Adherence to these values is expected from students in and out of the classroom, on and off
campus and in and out of the country. Breaches of these values will result in an academic or social honor
code violation.
In this class, honor code violations that will result in a lowering of your grade or your failure of the class
include plagiarism, cheating, stealing, or facilitating academic dishonesty. Students may learn more about
the honor code, including definitions of violations, the process for adjudication and possible sanctions at
http://studentconduct.uncg.edu/policy/code/. Students who are uncertain about whether specific
behaviors or activities in this class are violations of the honor code should contact the instructor
immediately.
Students’ continued enrollment in the course indicates
that they have read the syllabus in its entirety
and take full responsibility to follow
the guidelines described above.
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