MGT 301: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
Department of Management  Bryan School of Business
University of North Carolina-Greensboro
MARK J. SNYDER
Lecturer
Class Location:
Bryan 160
Email Address:
mjsnyder@uncg.edu
Course Website: Blackboard
Class Meets: Tu – Thu 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
Activity
STUDENT
DATASHEET
CHAPTER
EXAMS
Description
The student datasheet is in the course
menu. Please complete the requested
information and insert a recent photo.
Qty
Pts
Total
1
10
10
4
100
400
16
10
160
16
10
160
5
50
250
1
20
20
Each exam covers four textbook chapters
and relevant classroom discussions.
Each exam has 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 will post at least
one original contribution in each thread,
and you will reply to at least two other
students’ posts.
CHAPTER
FORUMS
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 are NOT counted as quality
contributions and do not count toward
your total.
CHAPTER
QUIZZES
COUNTRY
TOPICS
Each chapter has a 10-question TRUEFALSE quiz on course material. The
quizzes have a 10-minute time limit and
must be submitted before their posted
due dates.
Teams will complete classroom research
on their selected countries. Completed
assignments are submitted to Blackboard
for review and grading.
Grammar, spelling, and punctuation
errors will reduce your grade.
PEER
REVIEW
Evaluate your team and yourself.
TOTAL POSSIBLE POINTS =
COURSE SCHEDULE
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COURSE SCHEDULE
TUESDAYS
THURSDAYS
Aug 19-21
Introduction & Course Overview
Chapter 1
Globalization
Aug 26-28
Chapter 2
Cross-Cultural Business
Conducting Country Research
Sep 02-04
Living in a Globalized World
Living in a Globalized World
Sep 09-11
Chapter 3
Politics, Law, and Ethics
Chapter 4
Economics and Emerging Markets
Sep 16-18
Political Economies
Political Economies
Sep 30-02
Chapter 5
International Trade
Chapter 6
Business-Government Trade Relations
Oct 07-09
Chapter 7
Foreign Direct Investment
Tracking FDI
Oct 14-16
FALL BREAK
Chapter 8
Regional Economic Integration
Oct 21-23
Chapter 9
International Financial Markets
Chapter 10
The International Monetary System
Oct 28-30
Chapter 11
International Strategy and Organization
Tracking FOREX
Nov 04-06
Chapter 12
Analyzing International Opportunities
Chapter 13
Selecting and Managing Entry Modes
Nov 11-13
Chapter 14
Developing and Marketing Products
Global Marketing
Nov 18-20
Chapter 15
Managing International Operations
Chapter 16
Hiring and Managing Employees
Nov 25-27
Personal Branding
The 5 Forgotten Rules
THANKSGIVING BREAK
Dec 02-04
READING DAY
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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, lectures, and collaborative research)
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Objective assessments (chapter exams, quizzes, and team research submissions)
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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 you 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 email 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 is
academic dishonesty and will be adjudicated 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 are 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 2:00 PM and be prepared to discuss assigned readings and participate in class
activities and discussions. Attendance is taken daily.
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.
Your continued enrollment in this course indicates that you have
read the syllabus in its entirety and take full responsibility to follow
the guidelines described above.
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