IB 4383 Special Topics in International Business
Instructor: Jeffrey Harper
Office: BA 158
Phone: 742-2041
Email: Jeffrey.Harper@ttu.edu
Website: http://harper.ba.ttu.edu
Office Hours: by appointment from 7.30 am- 4.30 pm M-Friday
Section 001: MTWTF 8-9.50
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Purpose of this course: To provide students with a logical framework and skill set that will lead
to a successful competence in international business.
Class material:
Will be provided to the student in the form of PowerPoint slides and lectures. All PowerPoint
presentations will be available on the following website http://harper.ba.ttu.edu
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course students will be able to:
- understand the forces of globalization
- understand and analyze the importance of different cultures
- evaluate different modes of foreign market entry
- differentiate between methods of financing international business
- compare between political systems
- understand countries geographic orientations
Evaluation Outcomes:
Students will be four equally weighted exams. Class participation will also be an integral part of
the student’s grade. Class is mandatory; students will be required to have read the assigned
material before class. If students are not prepared, quizzes will be used in addition to class
participation and exams. Quizzes will be given daily under this scenario. There will be no make
up quizzes.
Students with disabilities
Any student who, because of a disabling condition, may require some special
arrangements in order to meet course requirements should contact the instructor as soon as
possible to make necessary accommodations. Students should present appropriate verification
from Disabled Student Services, Dean of Students Office. No requirement exists that
accommodations be made prior to completion of this approved University process.
Course Schedule
DATE
TOPIC
Week 1
May 31
Orientation
June 1
Chapter 1: Globalization and International Business
June 2
Week 2
June 5
Chapter 2: The Cultural Environments Facing Business
June 6
Chapter 3: The Political and Legal Environments Facing
Business
June 7
Chapter 4: The Economic Environment
June 8
Chapter 5: Globalization and Society
June 9
Week 3
June 12
Exam 1: Chapters 1-5
June 13
Chapter 7: Governmental Influence on Trade
June 14
Chapter 8: Cross-National Cooperation and Agreements
June 15
Chapter 9: Global Foreign Exchange and Capitol Markets
June 16
Week 4
June 19
Exam 2: Chapters 6-9
June 20
Chapter 11: The Strategy of International Business
June 21
Chapter 14: Direct Investment and Collaborative Strategies
June 22
Chapter 15: The Organization of International Business
June 23
Week 5
June 26
Exam 3: Chapters 10, 11, 14, 15
June 27
Chapter 17: Global Manufacturing and Supply Chain
Management
Chapter 6: International Trade and Factor Mobility Theory
Chapter 10: The Determination of Exchange Rates
Chapter 16: Marketing Globally
June 28
Chapter 19: The Multinational Finance Function
June 29
Chapter 20: Human Resource Management
June 30
Exam 4: Chapters 16, 17, 19, 20