MGT 301: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
Department of Management  Bryan School of Business
University of North Carolina-Greensboro
MARK J. SNYDER
Instructor
Class Location:
Email Address:
Phone Number:
Course Website:
Bryan 160
mjsnyder@uncg.edu
(336) 337-7883
Blackboard
Class Meets: T-R 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, 6/E
ISBN-10: 0132555751 – ISBN-13: 9780132555753
COURSE OBJECTIVES
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Identify fundamental theories and concepts of international business
Explain how international trade impacts national policy decisions and multinational enterprises
Identify potential ethical dilemmas in international business management
Describe how national trade policy affects human populations and environmental issues
Demonstrate decision-making and problem-solving skills in case study analysis
Explain the global impact of financial markets on national monetary policy
Identify political, cultural, and ethical differences among countries
Explain cross-border trade and investment and the role of the global monetary system
Describe the global marketplace and how it relates to domestic markets
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
80
80
4
100
400
16
10
160
16
10
160
1
200
200
CHAPTER
EXAMS
DISCUSSION
BOARD
POSTS
CHAPTER
QUIZZES
FINAL 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.
For each chapter, you must post at least one
original contribution in each thread, and you
must reply to at least three 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.
Grading will be based primarily on content,
but grammar, spelling, and punctuation
errors will reduce your grade.
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.
Student teams will select an emerging
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.
TOTAL POSSIBLE POINTS =
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COURSE SCHEDULE
TUESDAY
THURSDAY
AUG
20
Introduction & Course Overview
Chapter 1
Globalization
AUG
27
Chapter 2
Cross-Cultural Business
Chapter 3
Politics, Law and Ethics
SEP
3
Chapter 4
Economics and Emerging Markets
Living in a Globalized World
SEP
10
Chapter 5
International Trade
Money and Markets
SEP
17
Chapter 6
Business-Government Trade Relations
Chapter 7
Foreign Direct Investment
SEP
24
Chapter 8
Regional Economic Integration
Tracking FDI
OCT
1
Chapter 9
International Financial Markets
Chapter 10
The Int'l Monetary System
OCT
8
Chapter 11
Int’l Strategy and Organization
Tracking FOREX
OCT
15
Fall Break
Chapter 12
Analyzing Int’l Opportunities
OCT
22
Conducting Country Research
Conference – No Class
OCT
29
Chapter 13
Selecting and Managing Entry Modes
Project Design and Development
NOV
5
Chapter 14
Developing and Marketing Products
Global Marketing
NOV
12
Chapter 15
Managing Int’l Operations
Project Design and Development
NOV
19
Chapter 16
Hiring and Managing Employees
Personal Branding
The 5 Forgotten Rules
NOV
26
Course Evaluations
Final Projects Due
Thanksgiving Break
DEC
3
Reading Day
FINAL EXAM
Saturday, Dec 7 3:30 – 6:30 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:
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In-class activities, discussions, and lectures
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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,
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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
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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,
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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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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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