International Business Syllabus
Instructor: Randel Martin
Contact Information: 208-792-2874
Course Prerequisites: BUS 311. While not required, students would be well advised to
have also completed BUS 301 and BUS 321.
Course 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 different from domestic; (2) the effects of the
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; and (7) international activities that fall largely within
functional disciplines.
Course Objectives:
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.
Required Text: Hill, Charles W. International Business. McGraw-Hill. 10th Edition.
Supplementary Student Support Materials:
Self-scoring exams, Interactive Core Concept data and many other course resources can
be found at the Companion Site for our text http://www.mhhe.com/hill.
EMAIL:
If you wish to contact me directly about this course, and wish a prompt reply,
Blackboard's private Course Mail is the BEST way to do it.
DISCUSSIONS:
Each student is expected to make at least 2 postings (one answering the question posed
and one replying to another student’s response) for each chapter. The postings will help
generate a better understanding of the International issues presented in the question. The
discussion posting are worth 20 points per week; for maximum points postings
should be at least 50 words in length. Remember that all students need to be respectful
of other’s statements. Use proper grammar and punctuation. I strongly suggest drafting
your postings in Word and saving a copy to the computer and then copy/paste into
Blackboard.
NOTE:
Be sure to check your Announcements each time you log on.
QUIZZES:
There will be a quiz for every chapter during the course for a total of 15 (I take your top
12 scores to calculate your final grade and they are NOT proctored)…
EXAMS:
There will be three PROCTORED exams during the course, each covering the material
from that section. No notes or textbooks allowed.
There will NOT be a comprehensive final exam.
GRADES:
Your course grade depends on participation in the Discussion Module for each
Chapter, scores on quizzes for each chapter, and exam performance.
Course Letter Grades:
Letter grades, based on percentages, will be:
100 – 92.6
A
92.5 – 90
A89.9 – 87.6
B+
87.5 – 82.6
B
82.5 – 80
B79.9 – 77.6
C+
77.5 – 70
C
69.9 – 67.6
D+
67.5 – 60
D
(NOTE: There is no C-)
The required text will be supplemented by outside readings from selected periodicals and
journals. Reading of The Wall Street Journal on a regular basis will be especially helpful
in dealing with issues of current interest to this class.
Assignments
Week 1
CH One Quiz and Discussion Postings DUE Aug 30
Week 2
CH Two Quiz and Discussion Postings Due Sept 06
Week 3
CH Three Quiz and Discussion Postings Due Sept 13
Week 4
CH Four Quiz and Discussion Postings Due Sept 20
Week 5
CH Five Quiz and Discussion Postings Due Sept 27
Section One Test (Proctored see proctor guidelines on home page)
Open Sept 23 and closes Sept 29
Week 6
CH Six Quiz and Discussion Postings Due Oct 04
Week 7
CH Seven Quiz and Discussion Postings Due Oct 11
Week 8
CH Eight Quiz and Discussion Postings Due Oct 18
Week 9
CH Nine Quiz and Discussion Postings Due Oct 25
Section Two Test (Proctored see proctor guidelines on home page)
Open Oct 21 and closes Oct 27
Week 10
CH Ten Quiz and Discussion Postings Due Nov 01
Week 11
CH Eleven Quiz and Discussion Postings Due Nov 08
Week 12
CH Twelve Quiz and Discussion Postings Due Nov 15
Week 13
CH Thirteen Quiz and Discussion Postings Due Nov 22
Week 14
THANKSGIVING BREAK
Week 15
CH Fifteen Quiz and Discussion Postings Due Dec 06
Week 16
CH Sixteen Quiz and NO Discussion Postings Due
Section Three Test (Proctored see proctor guidelines on home page)
Open Dec 09 and closes Dec 15
SYLLABUS ADDENDUM
Consumer Information
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requirement, Lewis-Clark State College has developed a consumer information page, which may
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health-related issue should consult their instructors and the LCSC Student Counseling Center
immediately (792-2211, RCH 111). Official documentation may be required in order to provide
an accommodation and/or adaptation.
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Component
Hours
A.
Accounting (ACT)
1
B.
Marketing (MKT)
2
C.
Finance (FIN)
1
D.
Management
1.
Management Principles (MGT)
3
2.
Organizational Behavior (OB)
3
3.
Human Resource Management (HRM)
1
4.
Operations Management (OM)
1
Total Management
E.
Economic/Social/Legal Environment
1.
Legal Environment of Business (LAW)
1
2.
Economics (ECN)
1
3.
Business Ethics (ETH)
1
Total Economic/Social/Legal Environment
F.
8
3
Decision-Support Tools
1.
Information Systems (IS)
2.
Quantitative Methods/Statistics (QM)
Total Decision-Support Tools
G.
Global Dimensions of Business (GLOB)
H.
Integrative Experience (INT)
Total Contact Hours
0
0
30
0
45