MBA541 International Business and Global Strategy
Course Syllabus
MBA541 International Business and Global Strategy
Syllabus Overview
This syllabus contains all relevant information about the course: its objectives and outcomes,
the grading criteria, the texts and other materials of instruction, and weekly topics, outcomes,
assignments, and due dates.
Consider this your roadmap for the course. Please read through the syllabus carefully and ask
questions if you would like anything clarified. Please print a copy of this syllabus for reference.
Course Description
3 Credits
Prerequisite: None
This course examines the inner workings of International Business from a strategic point of
view. It includes the various challenges of operating in a global environment, including cultural,
economic, operational, and legal aspects. It also reviews the concepts of global expansion,
political complications, legal compliance, and ethical behavior. Students will explore the internal
process of global business expansion, and apply strategic paradigms to analyze, develop, and
propose a comprehensive course of action.
Course Outcomes
At the completion of this course, students should be able to:
1. Scrutinize cultural challenges and strategies within a global business environment.
2. Analyze the differences in operating a firm globally versus domestically
3. Examine the economic challenges, including currency exchange, devaluation, and global
financial fluctuations.
4. Apply critical thinking skills to analyze global business expansion.
5. Recognize situations that present potential complications due to ethical and or political
issues and develop solutions.
6. Conduct research using scholarly work, country websites, and corporate sites to develop
a strategic plan for expansion.
Faculty Information
Faculty information will be sent to you via email from your course instructor prior to the start of
the term.
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Materials and Resources
There is a free, online textbook used for this course (Flatworld)
International Business
Go to this website to access the eBook: http://students.flatworldknowledge.com/course/836409
Students are expected to retrieve all materials from the online sources provided in each of the
weekly Readings and Video sections of the course.
Additional Resources:
Professor Richard Lynch. Global Strategy: http://www.global-strategy.net/
ICC: http://www.iccwbo.org/
World Factbook: https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/index.html
Library Resources
Detailed information about online and on-ground library services can be found in the Getting
Started section of the course, or at www.necb.edu.
Help Desk and Technical Questions
If you experience problems accessing your course, downloading content items, or posting
discussion threads, your first troubleshooting resource is the Technical Services Help Desk.
There are 3 ways to contact them:
 Using the Student Support Request Form at http://www.necb.edu/support_epic.asp
 By phone at 1-800-997-1673
 By email at support@necb.edu
Additional Epic support and resources, including the Student Support Request Form
(generates a ticket # to track your resolution) and Student Reference Guides, are available on
our website: http://www.necb.edu/support_epic.asp.
Be sure to notify your professor of any technical difficulties you are experiencing since it may be
impacting other students as well.
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Week by Week Schedule
Week 1
Overview of Global Business in the 21st Century
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Outcomes
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Analyze the global business environment in the 21st century, drawing
conclusions on its evolution
Examine the role of organizational and national culture in global business
expansion
Compare and contrast the defunct theory of Absolute Advantage,
Comparative Advantage and Competitive Advantage as it applies to
nations and companies
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Readings
International Business (Flatworld Knowledge eBook)
 Chapter 1 – Culture and Business
 Yadong, L., & Huaichuan, R. (2009). An ambidexterity perspective toward
multinational enterprises from emerging economies. Academy Of
Management Perspectives, 23(4), 49-70.
doi:10.5465/AMP.2009.45590140 22 pages
 Porter, M. E. (1998). Clusters and the new economics of competition.
Harvard Business Review, 76(6), 77-90. 13 pages
 Porter, M. E. (1990). The competitive advantage of nations. Harvard
Business Review 68(2) 73-93. 20 Pages
 Tse, D. K., Lee, K., Vertinsky, I., & Wehrung, D. A. (1988). Does culture
matter? A cross-cultural study of executives' choice, decisiveness, and
risk adjustment in international marketing. Journal of Marketing, 52(4), 8195. 4 pages.
 Kónya, I. (2006). Modeling cultural barriers in international trade. Review
of International Economics, 14(3), 494-507. doi:10.1111/j.14679396.2006.00626.x 13 pages
 Franke, R. H., Hofstede, G., & Bond, M. H. (1991). Cultural roots of
economic performance: A research note. Strategic Management Journal,
12 165-173. 8 pages
Total pages: 80 (plus chapter)
Lectures
and
Videos
Lectures
 A discussion about globalization in the 21st century, and how
understanding cultural differences are critical to success
 Socioeconomic advantages and disadvantages to global trade and
expansion
Videos
 International trade: Absolute and comparative advantage [Web]. (2011).
Retrieved from http://youtu.be/Vvfzaq72wd0
 Olsen, E. (Performer) (2008). How to develop competitive advantage
[Web]. Retrieved from http://youtu.be/S9O2oPbT3fs
 Koontz, C. (Performer) (2009). Cultural adaptation for global business
[Web]. Retrieved from http://youtu.be/LOdk-x4A_z8?t=29s
Discussion
#1
After reviewing the videos and articles, choose a product that you feel is perfect
for a global launch, and analyze the corporate strategy being employed as it
relates to global expansion. Can you achieve competitive advantage? If so,
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how? Can you achieve Comparative Advantage? If so, how? Briefly discuss why
Absolute advantage is no longer possible.
Support your answers with examples from the assigned reading, lectures and at
least 1 credible, high-quality source of outside research.
Discussion
#2
Choose one of the countries listed below as a host nation to make the argument
that the socioeconomic advantages outweigh the disadvantages of international
trade. No more than 2 people may choose the same country – first come/first
pick. Your responses to your classmates should include a comparison of an
alternate country from your initial post.
China
Nigeria
Egypt
Poland
Argentina
Cuba
Greece
Mexico
Vietnam
Venezuela
Peru
South Africa
Brazil
Croatia
Individual
Assignment
Create an annotated bibliography of no less than 10 high-quality sources
discussing the importance of cultural awareness in global expansion.
Submit the following properly formatted APA paper:
a) Title Page
b) Body of work – More than 9 citations; annotations for each citation
should be a minimum of 100 words
This assignment is due by Sunday (midnight, EST).
Group
Assignment
Strategic Global Expansion- Selection of Company, Product/Service
Groups will be assigned no later than Wednesday of Week 1.
The group project will be cumulative over the 5 week course. Your group will
choose a company and product or service for global expansion to any country of
your choice. As a team you have been tasked to develop and present a
proposal, outlining a complete strategic plan for this expansion.
Use the group discussion board provided to collaborate and choose a topic for
approval. This will be a pass/fail assignment.
This assignment is due by Sunday (midnight, EST).
Week 2
Global Expansion Issues, Barriers, and Strategies
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Outcomes
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Readings
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Analyze the impact barriers to trade, presented by cultural and political
situations in host countries, have on conducting business globally.
Evaluate economic barriers to trade
Critique the effect trade embargoes have on global expansion and
business success or failure
Evaluate the usefulness of trade blocs in trading globally
Examine global strategies to overcoming trade barriers
International Business (Flatworld Knowledge eBook)
 Chapter 2: International Trade and Foreign Direct Investment
 Chapter 3: Global and Regional Economic Cooperation and
Integration
Rugman, A. M., & Verbeke, A. (2004). A perspective on regional and
global strategies of multinational enterprises. Journal of International
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Business Studies, 35, 3-18. DOI: 10.1057/palgrave.jibs.8400073. 15 page
Barkema, H., Bell, J., and Pennings, J. (1996). Foreign entry, cultural
barriers and learning. Strategic Management Journal, 151-166. 16 pages
Gomez-Mejia, L.R. and Palich, L.E. (1997). Cultural diversity and the
performance of multinational firms. Journal of International Business
Studies, 28(2). 309-335. 27 pages.
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Fliess, B., & Busquets, C. (2006). The role of trade barriers in SME
internationalization. OECD Papers, 6(13), 1-19.
doi:10.1787/246707602042 19 pages.
Total pages: 77 (plus 2 chapters)
Lectures
and
Videos
Lectures
 A review of cultural and political barriers to trade
 The failure of trade sanctions
Videos
 Lee, Y. (Performer) (2009). Challenges of managing cultural differences
[Web]. Retrieved from http://youtu.be/wtcz1xn7LIA?t=12s
 Episode 35: Why do countries restrict trade? [Web]. (2010). Retrieved
from http://youtu.be/Y2X3KPilAt0
 Torricke-Barton, D. (Performer) (2010). Sanctions don't work [Web].
Retrieved from http://youtu.be/P41a3NH2bzo
 Lynch, R. (Writer) (2009). International global business strategy [Web].
Retrieved from http://youtu.be/9M5wWSA5vQQ
Discussion
#1
Examining the articles “Foreign entry, cultural barriers and learning” and “The
role of trade barriers in SME internationalization,” to what extent does global
expansion have value as a corporate business strategy? What barriers might
present the most difficulty to an SME? Why? Support your answers with
examples from the assigned reading, lectures and at least 1 credible, highquality source of outside research.
Discussion
#2
After viewing the videos “Sanctions Don‟t Work” and “Episode 35: Why do
countries restrict trade?,” examine the validity of trade sanctions. Were trade
sanctions really as successful in South Africa as the video claims? The class will
be split into 2 groups on the discussion board. Half of the class will take the
position for the success of trade sanctions and half will take the opposing
position. Support your answers with examples from the assigned reading,
lectures and at least 1 credible, high-quality source of outside research.
Group
Assignment
Strategic Global Expansion - Introduction
Ensure your company and product/service selection has been approved by the
instructor (check Week 1 grading), or revisit this assignment for approval.
Determine roles within the group and begin by creating the introduction to your
proposal, addressing the board of directors. The introduction should be 200 –
250 words in length, and allow for the board to have a clear idea of what to
expect from the recommendation.
Submit the following properly formatted APA paper:
a) Title Page, Table of Contents, References
b) Introduction
This assignment is due by Sunday (midnight, EST).
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Week 3
Global Operations Management
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Outcomes
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Forecast global operations through a SWOT analysis
Examine currency considerations such as devaluation and fluctuation, and
the effect it has on trade
Compare and contrast centralized and decentralized distribution systems
Analyze and evaluate ethical behavior and corporate social responsibility
as it relates to global expansion
International Business (Flatworld Knowledge eBook)
 Chapter 4: Foreign Exchange and the Global Capital Markets
 Supplemental sections on global distribution
SWOT Analysis. (2011). Bechtle AG SWOT Analysis, 4-10. 6 pages.
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Readings
Becker-Olsen, K., Taylor, C., Hill, R., & Yalcinkaya, G. (2011). A crosscultural examination of corporate social responsibility marketing
communications in Mexico and the United States: Strategies for global
brands. Journal of International Marketing, 19(2), 30-44.
doi:10.1509/jimk.19.2.30 15 pages.
 Porter, M. E., & Kramer, M. R. (2006). Strategy & society: The link
between competitive advantage and corporate social responsibility.
Harvard Business Review, 84(12), 78-92. 13 pages.
 Hwy-Chang, M., & Min-Young, K. (2008). A new framework for global
expansion: A dynamic diversification-coordination (DDC) model.
Management Decision, 46(1), 131-151.
doi:10.1108/00251740810846789 21 pages.
 Hise, R. T., & Kolari, J. W. (2008). Foreign fluctuations. Marketing
Management, 17(3), 46-50. 5 pages.
 Eichengreen, B. (2012). When currencies collapse. Foreign Affairs,
91(1), 117-134. 16 pages.
 Weirich, T. R., & Harrast, S. A. (2011). The next great fed crackdown.
Strategic Finance, 93(6), 41-47. 6 pages.
 Klehm III, H., & Roseman, J. S. (2010). Ten questions every director
should ask about FCPA compliance. Corporate Governance Advisor,
18(6), 29-34. 6 pages.
Total pages: 88 (plus chapter)
Lectures
and
Videos
Lectures
 Global SWOT analysis
Videos
 Hastings, M. (Performer) (2008). Everyone's talking corporate social
responsibility [Web]. Retrieved from http://youtu.be/TNKn93VViUc
 Csaszar, P. J. (Producer) (2010). Swot analysis overview [Web].
Retrieved from http://youtu.be/Afb03OIGocI
Discussion
#1
Considering the impending collapse of several economies in Europe, including
Greece and Ireland, discuss the value and or danger for global companies
trading with the Euro in terms of a single regional currency for purposes of trade
and global competitiveness. Support your answers with examples from the
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assigned reading, lectures and at least 1 credible, high-quality source of outside
research.
Discussion
#2
Group
Assignment
After viewing the video and reading the articles on the FCPA, discuss the
difficulties managers face when expanding globally. Include current examples,
outside of those in the reading, that demonstrate corporate failures in balancing
profitability with adherence to the law. Support your answers with examples from
the assigned reading, lectures and at least 1 credible, high-quality source of
outside research.
Strategic Global Expansion – Situation Analysis & Operational Plan
Continue your paper, developing the first part of the body of the strategic plan for
your company‟s global expansion. Remember to include your possible barriers
to trade, high level highlights of your operational plan, and a SWOT analysis.
The actual SWOT chart should be included in an appendix.
Submit the following properly formatted APA paper:
a) Title Page, Table of Contents, References
b) Introduction * (from Week 2)
c) Strategic / Operational Plan – approximately 700 words (not
including the SWOT appendix)
* Note: Corrections from feedback received from the instructor must be incorporated into all
previously graded sections in order to receive a passing grade on this assignment.
This assignment is due by Sunday (midnight, EST).
Week 4
Outcomes
Global Marketing
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Analyze the usefulness of social networking as part of global strategy
Examine cultural variances when marketing globally
Evaluate the Four P‟s of marketing as it relates to international strategies
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Readings
International Business (Flatworld Knowledge eBook)
 Chapter 5: Competing Effectively through Global Marketing
 Constantinides, E. E. (2006). The marketing mix revisited: Towards the
21st century marketing. Journal of Marketing Management, 22(3/4), 407438. 32 pages.
 Costa, M. (2010). Beware the culture gap on global growth trail. (cover
story). Marketing Week (01419285), 33(41), 20-24. 5 pages.
 Alexander, S. (2001). Learn the politics of going global. Computerworld,
35(1), S8. 3 pages.
 Douglas, S., & Craig, C. (2011). Convergence and divergence:
Developing a semiglobal marketing strategy. Journal of International
Marketing, 19(1), 82-101. doi:10.1509/jimk.19.1.82 20 pages.
 Keillor, B. D., Kohut, J., Walsh, D. M., & Hausknecht, D. (2011). Global
product strategy: A longitudinal multi-country product attribute study.
Marketing Management Journal, 21(1), 124-139. 16 pages.
 Ford, J. B., Mueller, B., & Taylor, C. R. (2011). The tension between
strategy and execution: Challenges for international advertising research.
Journal of Advertising Research, 51, 27-44. 10 pages.
Total pages: 86 (plus chapter)
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Lectures
and
Videos
Lectures
 The Four P‟s as applied to global marketing
Videos
 Cross cultural blunders [Web]. (2012). Retrieved from
http://youtu.be/iE0r_LPLrb4
 The social media revolution 2012 [Web]. (2011). Retrieved from
http://youtu.be/0eUeL3n7fDs
Discussion
#1
Reflecting back on branding errors in the global arena, and the wide use of
social media, discuss best practices and avoiding pitfalls when using these
technological tools. Choose a product to discuss, and pinpoint cultural errors that
must be avoided in particular countries. Support your answers with examples
from the assigned reading, lectures and at least 1 credible, high-quality source of
outside research.
Discussion
#2
Examine the company you work for, and discuss the differences in their
domestic and global marketing strategy. If you do not work for a company that
has a global strategy feel free to choose another multinational corporation
(MNC). In your responses to other students compare and contrast the strategy of
your own company choice with theirs. Support your answers with examples from
the assigned reading, lectures and at least 1 credible, high-quality source of
outside research.
Individual
Assignment
Create a chart comparing and contrasting elements of the Four P‟s of global
marketing as it relates to any two of the following companies:
Coca Cola, Starbucks, McDonalds, Toyota or the company you work for.
This assignment is due by Sunday (midnight, EST).
Group
Assignment
Strategic Global Expansion – Marketing Plan
Continue your paper, finalizing your operational plan. Next, add your marketing
plan. This section should be high level highlights of an overall marketing plan for
your product.
Submit the following properly formatted APA paper:
a) Title Page, Table of Contents, References
b) Introduction * (from Week 2)
c) Strategic / Operational Plan * (from Week 3)
d) Marketing Plan – (750 words)
* Note: Corrections from feedback received from the instructor must be incorporated into all
previously graded sections in order to receive a passing grade on this assignment.
These assignments are due by Sunday (midnight, EST).
Week 5
The Future of Globalization
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Outcomes
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Examine the key trends that will shape the future of globalization
Analyze global business strategies and draw conclusions on best
practices
Combine all of the concepts introduced and discussed in the course to
develop a plan of action for final recommendation
Employ a process of global site selection
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International Business (Flatworld Knowledge eBook)
 Chapter 6: International Expansion and Global Market Opportunity
Assessment
Bergsten, C. (2008). A partnership of equals. Foreign Affairs, 87(4), 5769. 13 pages.
Luttrell, B. (2009, December). The Pros and Cons of Onshoring. Area
Development Site and Facility Planning: corporate location directory 2010,
44(6), 48, 50-51. Retrieved from ABI/INFORM Trade & Industry.
(Document ID: 1945997031). 2 pages
Weisul, K. (2010). Why More Are Buying Into 'Buy Local'. Businessweek,
(4168), 57-60. 3 pages
Sethi, S. (2006). A SEARCH FOR STANDARDS TO MONITOR LABOR
CONDITIONS WORLDWIDE. Business Ethics Quarterly, 16(2), 271-287
17 pages
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Readings
Globalization's future: Insights from a key strategist. (2008). The
International Economy, 22(3), 5. Retrieved from ABI/INFORM Global.
(Document ID: 1555513991). 1 page
 Globalisation's future is the biggest long-term question :[LONDON 1ST
EDITION]. (2007, January 10). Financial Times,p. 17. Retrieved March 6,
2012, from ABI/INFORM Global. (Document ID: 1192256341). 2 pages
 Sull, D. N., & Escobari, M. (2004). Creating value in an unpredictable
world. Business Strategy Review, 15(3), 14-20. doi:10.1111/j.09556419.2004.00321.x 7 pages.
 Hajidimitriou, Y. A., & Georgiou, A. C. (2000). International site selection
decisions using multi-objective methods. American Business Review,
18(2), 87-95. 9 pages.
 Becker, W. M., & Freeman, V. M. (2006). Going from global trends to
corporate strategy. (cover story). Mckinsey Quarterly, (3), 16-27. 7
pages.
 Wilson, M. (2011). Global expansion. (cover story). Chain Store Age,
87(8), 13-16. 4 pages.
 Ghemawat, P. (2011). Understanding the world and measuring distance.
Mckinsey Quarterly, (3), 58-67. 10 pages.
Total pages: 75 (plus chapter)
Lectures
and
Videos
Lectures
 Global site screening process.
Videos
 Dr. Quader Shaikh, A. (Writer) (2010). How to identify international
markets for your products [Web]. Retrieved from
http://youtu.be/WYF5dm0NE7I
 Did You Know; Shift Happens - Globalization; Information Age [Web].
Retrieved from http://youtu.be/ljbI-363A2Q
Discussion
#1
Select a topic from the list below as s jumping off point to discuss trends of
globalization in the 21st century. (No more than 3 people may choose the same
topic for the initial posting – first come/first pick.) Your initial posting must contain
at least 2 credible, high-quality source of outside research.
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Discussion
#2
 cross-border
labor mobility
 monetary
system issues
 buy-local
movement
 on-shoring
 technology
 fair trade
movement
 labor
migration
 resurrection of
nationalism
 child labor
 global
environmental
issues
 changing
global trade
leadership
 demographic
changes to
labor supply
Following the unprecedented global financial crisis, a number of renowned
developed country economists such as Joseph Stiglitz, Lawrence Summers,
Paul Krugman, Martin Wolf and Dani Rodrick, have expressed skepticism
regarding the globalization process. Has globalization passed its peak? Do
perceived losses outweigh gains? Support your answers with examples from the
assigned reading, lectures and at least 1 credible, high-quality source of outside
research.
Strategic Global Expansion – Site Selection
Continue your paper, bringing the proposal to a concise conclusion with a
recommendation to the board.
Submit the following properly formatted APA paper:
a) Title Page, Table of Contents, References
b) Introduction * (from Week 2)
Group
c) Strategic / Operational Plan * (from Week 3)
Assignments
d) Marketing Plan* (from Week 4)
e) Site selection process – 750 words
f) Conclusion – 250 words
* Note: Corrections from feedback received from the instructor must be incorporated into all
previously graded sections in order to receive a passing grade on this assignment.
This Assignment is due by Sunday (midnight, EST).
Individual
Assignment
Peer Evaluation of Group Work
Reflect on your peers' contributions to the group project over the last 5 weeks, in
order to evaluate their performance. In order to receive credit for completing the
evaluation, you must evaluate yourself, and then evaluate each member of your
group including providing specific comments for each person. Use the
spreadsheet provided to complete the evaluation and submit it to Epic by
Sunday (midnight, EST). The average score for each group member will be
calculated by the Instructor and inputted into the Epic grade book. Any student
that does not complete the evaluation for all of their group members will
automatically receive a zero for their own Peer Evaluation Score.
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Grading and Evaluation
Your grades will reflect the way in which you present and support your topics and positions in
the various learning activities used in this course. The grades will be based on the quality and
quantity of your comments and responses in the various activities.
The various graded activities are weighted as follows:
Course Element
% of Grade
Discussions (10)
40%
Individual Assignments (2)
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Week 1 (10%)
20%
Week 4 (10%)
Group Assignment:
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40%
Week 1 - (2%)
Week 2 - (3%)
Week 3 - (10%)
Week 4 - (10%)
Week 5 - (10%)
Peer Evaluation – Average Score (5%)
Total
100%
Please refer to the rubrics provided in the course for specific grading criteria. High-quality
writing is a critical component of graduate work. Assignments that fall below minimum
acceptable standards for graduate writing will not be accepted.
The final course grading criteria is described in the table below.
Letter Grade
Grade %
Description
A
94 – 100%
A-
90 – 93.9%
Very Good to Excellent. Comprehensive
knowledge and understanding of the
subject matter.
B+
87 – 89.9%
B
83 – 86.9%
B-
80 – 82.9%
C+
77 – 79.9%
C
73 – 76.9%
C-
70 – 72.9%
D
60 – 69.9%
Marginal. Minimum knowledge and
understanding of subject matter.
F
Below 60%
Failing. Unacceptable level of knowledge
and understanding of subject matter.
Good. Moderately broad knowledge and
understanding of the subject matter.
Satisfactory. Reasonable knowledge and
understanding of the subject matter.
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Make-Up Assignments
To be determined at the discretion of the instructor, and with Program Chair approval, on a oneto-one basis.
Reasonable Accommodations Policy – Individuals with Disabilities
NECB does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of physical or mental disability and
is fully committed to providing reasonable accommodations, including appropriate auxiliary aids
and services, to qualified individuals with a disability, unless providing such accommodations
would result in an undue burden or fundamentally alter the nature of the relevant program,
benefit, or service provided by NECB. To request an auxiliary aid or service please contact the
Provost at NECB, 10 High Street, Boston, MA 02110
Individuals requesting an auxiliary aid or service will need to complete an Application for
Auxiliary Aid. To enable NECB to timely provide an auxiliary aid or service, NECB requests that
individuals complete and submit the Application for Auxiliary Aid six weeks before the first day of
classes, or as soon as practicable. Disagreements regarding an appropriate auxiliary aid and
alleged violations of this policy may be raised pursuant to NECB‟s grievance procedures.
Course Policies and Procedures
Learner Success Guidelines
These policies and guidelines will help you complete this course more successfully:
 Participate in the class introduction activity on the first day of class.
 Submit ALL assignments by the posted due dates and times. Epic will “lock” you out of
an assignment after the due date.
 Check your email and the course Announcements daily.
 Put your first and last name and your course number (i.e., Joan Brown, ENG101), on
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 Participate fully in all threaded discussions.
 Contact the help desk by email (preferable) at support@necb.edu for resolutions to your
technology problems.
 Contact your Professor (by telephone or by email) if you have questions about an
assignment or need additional help completing your work successfully.
 Academic dishonesty is grounds for dismissal from the program.
Student Attendance
It is strongly recommended that students post class introductions the first day of class. In line
with the College‟s Add/Drop Policy, it is required that students post attendance (log into the
class and introduce themselves) within the first three days of the Session. Students who are
registered for a course must officially withdraw from the course within the first three days of the
Session if they do not plan on continuing in the course. Registered students are not
automatically withdrawn from any course. Students who withdraw from the course after the
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Withdrawal Policy. NECB‟s add/drop and withdrawal policies can be reviewed on NECB‟s
website in the Academic Catalog or Student Handbook.
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MBA541 International Business and Global Strategy
Additional Expectations
Students will be expected to meet all the deadlines of the class as indicated throughout the
course and in the syllabus. This is primarily so we don't get behind in the course. In addition,
discussions cannot overlap from one week to the next. This is to ensure that all discussions
and submissions take place within the week they are scheduled in order to be of value to the
entire class as well as to help you not get behind. If there are extenuating circumstances, you
will need to communicate that to the professor and make arrangements accordingly, if
appropriate.
Asynchronous and Synchronous Work
All required work for the course may be done asynchronously; i.e., students can login to the
course, read/download materials, post to the Discussions, and submit assignments throughout
the course week. Please carefully follow syllabus to help manage your time throughout the
course week; once we enter week 2 or 3, students typically become much more comfortable
with the pace and flow of the course.
Feedback
You can expect frequent and consistent feedback from your instructor.
Academic Honesty, Student Integrity & Plagiarism
Academic honesty and student integrity are of fundamental importance at NECB. We want
students to understand this clearly. Every member of the NECB Community is expected to
maintain the highest standards of academic honesty. Plagiarism or self-plagiarism in any form
is a serious violation of those standards and will not be tolerated at NECB.
A student shall not receive credit for work that is not the product of a student‟s own effort. A
student's name on any written document constitutes a statement that the work is the result of
the student's own thought and study, stated in the student‟s own words, and produced without
the assistance of others, except in quotes, in-text citations, footnotes or references with
appropriate acknowledgement of the source. Students must be aware that material (including
ideas, phrases, sentences, etc.) taken from the College‟s eLibrary, the Internet and other
resources must be appropriately cited using APA Style Guidelines in any written work turned in
for any NECB class. This standard applies to discussion board postings as well.
„Self Plagiarism‟ or submitting one‟s own work to more than one course is absolutely prohibited
by NECB. NECB does not allow a student to turn in the same assignment to more than one
course without prior explicit written permission from the instructor of the second course. The
reason for this is that a grade and credit for completed work has already been previously
received in a course. If a student submits work to a second course, the student is expecting to
receive credit twice for a previously submitted assignment. In addition, a student is not allowed
to submit work that has been completed in collaboration with someone else without prior explicit
permission from the instructor. (This excludes „group work‟ within a course as part of the course
requirements.)
Failure to properly cite resources may result in a referral from the instructor to the Program
Chair and/or Provost. The outcome of this action may involve academic and disciplinary
sanctions, which could include but not be limited to such penalties as receiving no credit for the
assignment in question, receiving no credit for the related course or suspension or dismissal
from NECB.
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MBA541 International Business and Global Strategy
Disclaimer
As a disclaimer, any materials in or related to this course are provided for educational purposes
only and not for the purpose of providing any legal, accounting, tax or other professional advice
or services. The information provided in this class is of a general nature, and it cannot substitute
for the advice of a licensed professional in any respect. The application and effect of laws may
vary widely depending on the specific facts and jurisdiction, and no representation or warranty is
made with respect to the accuracy of any materials in or related to the course. Accordingly, the
information provided is solely for general educational purposes.
Caveat
The above schedule, content, and procedures in this course are subject to change in the subject
field, changes in the knowledge base or other unforeseen circumstances.
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