WAYLAND BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
TUCSON CAMPUS
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
SYLLABUS
1. Mission Statement: Wayland Baptist University exists to educate students in an academically challenging, learningfocused and distinctively Christian environment for professional success and service to God and humankind.
2. Course: MGMT 5326 – {Section Number}, International Management
3. Term: Winter 2014 -2015
4. Instructor: Dr. Charles Motzko, P.E.
5. Contact: charles.motzko@wayland.wbu.edu (520) 744-7528 (9:00am – 9:00pm)
6. Office Hours: Before/After Class or by Appointment
7. Class Meets: Monday @ 6:00PM – 9:40pm Tucson Campus, 6235 E. Broadway Blvd (520) 792-1506
8. Catalog Description: Role of the private business enterprise in the international economy and nature of foreign trade
and direct foreign investment and their impact on income, employment, and economic growth.
9. Prerequisites: BUAD 5300.
10. Required Textbook and Resources:
BOOK
AUTHOR
ED YEAR PUBLISHER
ISBN#
REVIEW
International Business
Ball
13th 2013
9780077606121
Spring 16
McGraw-Hill
11. Optional Materials: Course syllabus and other course materials will be posted on Blackboard, Discussion Board.
Also, directed Academic Journals, Business Magazines and Websites, Newspapers, and Internet search engines results
may be used.
12. Course Outcome Competencies:
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Graduate standing.
The ability to analyze and report on business case studies.
The skill to perform graduate level research using library resources related to economics, finance and marketing.
The skill to generate an International Business Plan (IBP)
Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:
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Outline the concepts and paradigms in international management.
Explore current issues in international business and distinguish between their importances in the U.S.
marketplace.
Explain and demonstrate risk assessment and return decisions in the international market
Defend one theory of international trade.
Breakdown two methods of international trade
Predict the demise of international monetary systems
Predict the effects of international business strategies.
Develop a comprehensive international business plan.
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13. Attendance Requirements: Students should attend all classes. All absences must be explained to the instructor, who
will determine whether omitted work may be made up. If allowed, the late penalties may applies. When a student has
three consecutive absences, in accordance with WBU policy, the instructor will advise the student and file an
unsatisfactory progress/attendance report with the campus dean. Any student that misses 25 percent the of classes
(3+ classes) as unexcused absences will receive a grade of F. Additional attendance policies, as defined by the
instructor in the course syllabus, are considered part of the University’s attendance policy.
14. Disability Statement: “In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), it is the policy of
Wayland Baptist University that no otherwise qualified person with a disability be excluded from participation in, be
denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any educational program or activity in the university. The
Coordinator of Counseling Services serves as the coordinator of students with a disability and should be contacted
concerning accommodation requests at (806) 291- 3765. Documentation of a disability must accompany any request
for accommodations.”
15. Course Requirements and Grading Criteria: Students shall have protection through orderly procedures against
prejudices or capricious academic evaluation. A student who believes that he or she has not been held to realistic
academic standards, just evaluation procedures, or appropriate grading, may appeal the final grade given in the course
by using the student grade appeal process described in the Academic Catalog. Appeals may not be made for
advanced placement examinations or course bypass examinations. Appeals are limited to the final course grade,
which may be upheld, raised, or lowered at any stage of the appeal process. Any recommendation to lower a course
grade must be submitted through the Executive Vice President/Provost to the Faculty Assembly Grade Appeals
Committee for review and approval. The Faculty Assembly Grade Appeals Committee may instruct that the course
grade be upheld, raised, or lowered to a more proper evaluation.
Incompletes: Grades of incomplete are not awarded.
Late Assignments: Assignments are late if submitted after 11:30 pm on the due date. Assignments are collected
each class night. Late assignments may receive a penalty.
University Grading and Assessment Criteria:
A
90-100
Honor Grade; clear demonstration of complete mastery of the subject
B
80-89
Above Average; mastery of most course concepts
C
70-79
Average; satisfactory performance
D
60-69
Below Average
F
Below 60
Failure to meet minimum course requirements
Incomplete
A grade of I is granted only if the student is passing the course, but
circumstances beyond the student’s control prevented completion of
required course work during the term & attendance requirements were
met. See catalog for further details.
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University Grading and Assessment Criteria:
A
90-100
Honor Grade; clear demonstration of complete mastery of the subject
B
80-89
Above Average; mastery of most course concepts
C
70-79
Average; satisfactory performance
D
60-69
Below Average
F
Below 60
Failure to meet minimum course requirements
I
Incomplete
A grade of “I” is granted only if the student is passing the course, but
circumstances beyond the student’s control prevented completion of
required course work during the term & attendance requirements were
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met. See catalog for further details.
Assessment Values:
Class
Participation
Week 1
10
Week 2
10
Week 3
10
Week 4
Week 5
Mid-term
Week 6
10
Week 7
10
Week 8
10
Week 9
10
Week 10
10
Comprehensive
Int'l Business Plan
EXAMS
Presentation
Paper
30
200
80
10
Week 11 Final
Percentage
100
90
180
30
200
500
18.0%
36.0%
6.0%
24.0%
100.0%
The primary assessment will be a series of assignments that will result in development of a professional International
Business Plan (IBP) (approx. 15 to 20 pages). The IBP will be written from your strategic perspective as an
internationally minded entrepreneur.
Your understanding the concepts is demonstrated, in detail, from each section of the outline. In these double-spaced, APA
Style sections, the student must define the operative concept(s) and discuss them in relation to his or her real or notional
organization.
The Expository Thesis will consist of several mandatory components: a title page, the below Outline, definitions,
relating content, conclusion, reference page, and APA Level 1 headings. Citations and a reference list are required
at each submission. At least five (5) sources are required at the IBP’s completion. PowerPoint presentations, if
required, should consist of minimal slides addressing the concepts and conclusion. The mandatory outline follows:
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS PLAN (IBP)
Page Number
IBP Thesis Statement ............................................................................................................. n
Product or Service Description ............................................................................................... n
Benefits and Reasons for Global Expansion ........................................................................... n
Identify Foreign Country and Describe International Competitors ........................................ n
Vision, Ethics Statements ....................................................................................................... n
Select Stage of Multi-nationalization w/Model ...................................................................... n
Post-Grand Opening Business Goals (3-4 years)/Objectives (1-2 years) ............................... n
Issues: Foreign Citizens, Time, Financial Issues, Local Customs/Ways of Life .................... n
Product or Service Promotion: Internet/Social Media ............................................................ n
Proposed Implementation Timeline ........................................................................................ n
Conclusion .............................................................................................................................. n
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References ................................................................................................................................ n
Copy of IBP PowerPoint. Presentation Handout (not P/O page count)
The above Roman Numerals are APA Level 1 headings. Further topical subdivisions within Level 1s
require Level 2 headings.
Organizational format for the IBP; this format is gradable:
A) Define the concept.
B) Relate the concept to your real or notational organization.
C) At the end of each Level 1 section, state and make clear the link between your discussion and your
restated thesis.
D) Include a transition sentence or two to the next section.
E) Resources:
1. Online Writing Lab (OWL), Purdue University, General APA Style - Format and Examples
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/
2. Online Writing Lab (OWL), Purdue University, Expository Thesis - Tips and Examples
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/545/01/
Academic Standards: Students are expected to conduct themselves according to the highest standards of academic
honesty. Academic misconduct subjects the student to penalty. Examples of such misconduct may include all forms
of cheating, illicit possession of examinations or examination materials, forgery, or plagiarism. Plagiarism is the
presentation of the work of another as one’s own work. Content papers without source citations arouse suspicion of
plagiarism. See also the current Wayland Academic Catalog.
Acceptable Web Sites: Four types of websites will be accepted as source citations: government (i.e., US, State, local,
etc.), academic (i.e., WBU and other libraries), companies and corporations (i.e., Honeywell, Raytheon, etc.).
General-use sites, such as Wikipedia and Google, are conditionally accepted with one or more supporting
academic citations.
Writing and Documentation Assistance: Grammatically accurate writing about course concepts is paramount. A
paper’s content is difficult to comprehend when there are numerous grammatical and documentation
shortcomings. Students may receive grammatical assistance from any writing style guide, and for an American
Psychological Association (APA) refresher visit www.apa.org or www.carmun.com. In this course, the intent is to
motivate students to elevate their writing skills to the next level of professionalism.
I will make myself available to act as an editor (time permitting) for those who want a second opinion on format,
grammar, style, punctuation, use of in-text citations, references, etc... Content will always remain the sole
responsibility of the author.
Instructor Biography: Dr. Motzko began his 50+ year business career starting with the U.S. Air Force’s Precision
Measurement Equipment Laboratory (PMEL) program in 1961. After separation from the USAF, he obtained
registration as a State of California Professional Engineer in Quality (1978). He received his Bachelor of Arts in
Management (with distinction) in 1982, and his MBA from UCLA in 1984. In 2008, he received his Doctor of
Management based on his global research involving leadership and the determinants of organizational effectiveness
for National Measurement Institutes. Dr. Motzko was intimately involved in both a European and Japanese joint
venture, with a California-based electronics firm, from 1984 -1988.
Dr. Motzko has worked in the Aerospace and Defense Industry sector, at the executive level for much of his career,
all culminating in the formation of his own management consultancy in 1996. The consultancy’s area of expertise is
domestic and international regulatory compliance and metrology management. Dr. Motzko is currently serving as
Adjunct Faculty at the Wayland Baptist University Campus Center in Tucson, AZ.
My Educational Philosophy: My educational philosophy is one of learning by engagement. Lectures and directed
class discussion will reinforce the readings, assignments, and writings. Quizzes, discussions, papers, projects, and
examinations will evaluate the students' retention and assimilation of the course material. I encourage my students
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to call me with their questions so that we can get those questions answered as quickly as possible without waiting
on email turn around.
Each week, I will facilitate opportunities to explore the subject matter through class discussion, student
assignments, and critical thinking. Through formative assessment of the learner’s weekly performance (quizzes
and class discussion), The goal is to guide the students to a critical examination and analysis of the subject
matter. The course culminates in a project paper and final summative assessment that provides each student the
opportunity to demonstrate their accomplished understanding.
16. Schedule: (Calendar, Topics, Assignments)
Date &
Class
Night
Week 1
Nov 13,
2014
Week 2
Nov 20
Readings & Topic
Assignments
Chapter 1: The Challenging World of
International Business
Chapter 2: International Trade and
Foreign Direct Investment
Chapter 3: International Institutions from
an International Business
Perspective
Chapter4: Sociocultural Forces
 Read syllabus
 Begin examination of supplemental
webpages (URLs contained in text book &
syllabus)
 Weekly Class Discussion
 Weekly Class Discussion
 Discuss your selected research topic
Chapter 5: Natural Resources and
Environmental Sustainability
NO CLASS - THANKSGIVING BREAK, Nov 24 – Nov 30, 2014
Chapter 6: Political and Trade Forces
Week 3
Dec 4
Chapter 7: Intellectual Property and
Other Legal Forces
Chapter 8: The International Monetary
System and Financial Forces
Week 4
Dec 11
Chapter 9: International Competitive
Strategy
Chapter 10: Organizational Design and
Control
Week 5
Dec 18
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Weekly Class Discussion
Discussion on Thesis Statement
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Weekly Class Discussion
Discuss Sources and Collection of Data for
research paper
MID -TERM EXAMINATION on Dec 18th
NO CLASS - CHRISTMAS BREAK, Dec 22, 2014 – Jan 2, 2015
Week 6
Jan 8,
2015
Chapter 11: Global Leadership Issues
and Practices
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Weekly Class Discussion
IBP completed Outline
Mid-Point Research paper status update
Chapter 15: Marketing Internationally
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Weekly Class Discussion
Research paper status update
Chapter 16: Global Operations and
Supply Chain Management
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Weekly Class Discussion
PowerPoint presentation development and
paper conclusion, format, references and
citations in APA format
Chapter 12: Assessing International
Markets
Chapter13: Entry Modes
Week 7
Jan 15
Week 8
Jan 22
Chapter 14: Export and Import Practices
Chapter 17: Managing Human Resources
in an International Context
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Week 9
Jan 29
Chapter 18: International Accounting
and Financial Management
Week 10
Feb 5
Research Paper Presentations
Week 11
Feb 12,
2015
And Review (time permitting)
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Weekly Class Discussion
Research paper final status update
 Present Research Study Findings
 Turn in Research Paper NLT 2/12/2015
 Weekly Class Discussion
FINAL EXAMINATION on Feb 12th, 2015
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