Gediz University
Course Description Form
INTM 201 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
Semester
Term
Theoretical
Practical
Credit
ECTS
Fall
3
3
0
3
5
Type Of Course
Programme Compulsory Course
Level Of Course
Bachelor's Degree(First Cycle)
Language Of Instruction
English
Mode Of Delivery
Face To Face
Prerequisites and co-requisites
-
Course Coordinator
Yrd.Doç.Dr. Dinçer YARKIN
E-Mail
dincer.yarkin@gediz.edu.tr
Course Instructors
Inst. Dinçer YARKIN
E-Mail
dincer.yarkin@gediz.edu.tr
E-Mail
burcu.genc@gediz.edu.tr
Course Assistant / Tutor
Inst. Burcu GENÇ
In this course, it is attempted to impart the core body knowledge in international business in order to
Aim Of Course
clarify the process for globalization of markets and internationalization of the firms.
Course Content
Foundation concepts, the Environment of International Business, Strategy and Opportunity Assesment for International Business, Entering and
Operating in International Markets, Human Resource Management in Global Firm
Learning Outcomes Of The Course
Upon successful completion of this course, the enrolled students will be gaining the following knowledge, skills and competences:
- Identifies the foundation concepts of international business
- Recognizes the environment of international business
- Asseses strategies and opportunities for operating in international enviroenment
- Explains how to enter and operate in international markets
- Enhances effective managerial skills by learning marketing, finance, accounting, human resource management
- Identifies contractual strategies for operating in foreign markets
- Lists criteria for selecting the most appropriate candidates for human resource needs of international firms
COURSE SOURCES / MATERIALS
Required Course Reading(s)or Material(s)
Global Business Today (2006) Charles W. L. Hill, 4th ed., Irwin McGraw-Hill, Burr Ridge, IL
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES and TEACHING METHODS
Week
Topics
Preliminary Preparation
Activities and Teaching Methods
1
Introduction / Orientation
Global Business Today (2006) Charles W. L.
Warming up,introduction.
Hill, 4th ed., Irwin McGraw-Hill, Burr Ridge, IL,
Chapter 1
2
Globalization
Global Business Today (2006) Charles W. L.
Lecture, discussion
Hill, 4th ed., Irwin McGraw-Hill, Burr Ridge, IL,
Chapter 2
3
National Differences in
Global Business Today (2006) Charles W. L.
Political Economy
Hill, 4th ed., Irwin McGraw-Hill, Burr Ridge, IL,
Lecture, discussion
Chapter 3
4
Differences in Culture
Global Business Today (2006) Charles W. L.
Lecture, discussion
Hill, 4th ed., Irwin McGraw-Hill, Burr Ridge, IL,
Chapter 4
5
Political Economy of
Global Business Today (2006) Charles W. L.
International Trade
Hill, 4th ed., Irwin McGraw-Hill, Burr Ridge, IL,
Lecture, discussion
Chapter 1Global Business Today (2006)
Charles W. L. Hill, 4th ed., Irwin McGraw-Hill,
Burr Ridge, IL, Chapter 5
6
Foreign Direct Investment
Global Business Today (2006) Charles W. L.
Lecture, discussion
Hill, 4th ed., Irwin McGraw-Hill, Burr Ridge, IL,
Chapter 6
7
Regional Economic
Global Business Today (2006) Charles W. L.
Integration
Hill, 4th ed., Irwin McGraw-Hill, Burr Ridge, IL,
Lecture, discussion
Chapter 7
8
Midterm
Midterm
Midterm
9
The Strategy of International
Global Business Today (2006) Charles W. L.
Lecture, discussion
Business
Hill, 4th ed., Irwin McGraw-Hill, Burr Ridge, IL,
Chapter 8
10
Entering Foreign Markets
Global Business Today (2006) Charles W. L.
Lecture, discussion
Hill, 4th ed., Irwin McGraw-Hill, Burr Ridge, IL,
Chapter 9
11
Exporting, Importing and
Global Business Today (2006) Charles W. L.
Countertrade
Hill, 4th ed., Irwin McGraw-Hill, Burr Ridge, IL,
Global Production,
Global Business Today (2006) Charles W. L.
Outsourcing and Logistics
Hill, 4th ed., Irwin McGraw-Hill, Burr Ridge, IL,
Lecture, discussion
Chapter 10
12
Lecture, discussion
Chapter 11
13
Global Marketing and R&D
Global Business Today (2006) Charles W. L.
Lecture, discussion
Hill, 4th ed., Irwin McGraw-Hill, Burr Ridge, IL,
Chapter 12
14
Global Human Resource
Global Business Today (2006) Charles W. L.
Management
Hill, 4th ed., Irwin McGraw-Hill, Burr Ridge, IL,
Lecture, discussion
Chapter 1Global Business Today (2006)
Charles W. L. Hill, 4th ed., Irwin McGraw-Hill,
Burr Ridge, IL, Chapter 13
15
General Review and Wrap-up
16
Final Exam
Global Business Today (2006) Charles W. L.
Lecture, discussion
Hill, 4th ed., Irwin McGraw-Hill, Burr Ridge, IL,
Preparation
Examination
ASSESSMENT METHODS and CRITERIA
Evaluation will be realized according to the Gediz University Associate/Undergraduate/Graduate Degree Education and Examination
Regulation and also the below given criteria.
Semester Activities/ Studies
Number
WEIGHT in %
Attendance (Including the exams total 16 Weeks)
14
10
Assignment (s)
2
10
Quiz
2
10
Mid-Term
1
30
Final
1
40
TOTAL
100
Percentage of the Semester Works(Including Mid-Term)
60
Percentage of the Final Exam
40
TOTAL
100
ECTS /STUDENT WORKLOAD FOR SUCCEESFUL COMPLETION OF THE COURSE
Activities
Number
Unit
Total Workload
Course Teaching Hour (Including exam week)
14
3
42
Preliminary Preparation for the Course and Further Self- Study
14
3
42
Assignment (s)
1
5
5
Quiz and Preparation for the Quiz
1
6
6
Mid- Term(s)
1
25
25
Final Examination/ Final Project/ Dissertation and Preparation
1
30
30
Total Workload
150
Total Workload / 30
5
ECTS
5
CONTRIBUTION OF LEARNING OUTCOMES TO PROGRAMME OUTCOMES
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Programme Outcomes
Level of Contribution (1- lowest/ 5- highest)
1
To define theories and concepts of International Trade and Marketing;
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2
To define policies, strategies and instruments of international trade in goods
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and services and marketing; in this respect, to recognise the legislation on
foreign trade and investment and the international legal framework that forms
a bases for this legislation;
3
To define basic concepts, theories and policies in economics, business
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administration and other related disciplines;
4
To recognise the framework of global, regional and bilateral economic, trade
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and monetary relations;
5
To define knowledge of implementation with regards to foreign trade and
international investment procedures, financing, and marketing methodologies;
6
To define global, regional and national problems that may be caused by
international trade and marketing activities;
7
To identify individual and societal behavioural patterns and differences;
8
To define theories, technics and strategies of effective management and
9
To evaluate and understand methods for the scientific production of
10
To conceptualise events and phenomenon in the field and to analyse with
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communications;
knowledge;
scientific methods and technics by using original sources;
11
To interpret and evaluate micro and macro data on various issues and to
understand current developments;
12
To identify issues, to follow innovation in the field, to develop and generate
proposals, solutions and new methods based on evidence and research;
13
To demonstrate independent individual responsibility in the execution of a task
at any stage (i.e. market research, import, export transactions, financing of
foreign trade, accounting in foreign trade, logistical planning, etc.); where
necessary to demonstrate ability to work as part of team in solving a problem
during the process of implementation;
14
To illustrate skills in planning and managing the activities required for the
development of employees working under her/his managerial responsibility;
Learning Competences:
15
To formulate and develop plans and strategies for adaptation to changing
conditions in the field and to be able to manage the necessary change and
transformation;
16
To inform and brief people and organisations about the developments in the
professional field of international trade and marketing; to restate and describe
ideas and solution proposals in a verbal, written and visual way;
17
To identify the accurate method to be employed by using knowledge and
communication skills acquired on different cultures and to establish the
required of communication;
18
To effectively use two foreign languages, one of them being English, that has
become an indispensable condition of international trade and marketing
professions;
19
To develop a responsible attitude and approach recognising the global,
regional and national problems (environmental, cultural, social etc.) arising
from activities in international trade and marketing;
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20
To comply with internationally accepted standards and quality; to demonstrate
knowledge of ethical rules and behaviour and compliance with these; to
demonstrate attitude and approach that would strengthen the prestige of their
country at the international level.
ETHICAL RULES WITH REGARD TO THE COURSE
Plagarism and cheating will not be tolerated
Students are requested to adopt a repectful behaviour during lectures
The lecturer guarantees the objectives and transparent evaluation s well as to follow the given syllabus of the course.
PREPARED BY
UPDATED
Yrd.Doç.Dr. Dinçer YARKIN
31.12.2012