COURSE SYLLABUS
INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS, MGT 301-04, SPRING 2011
DATES
Session 1
01/10-01/16
COURSE TOPICS
 Globalization
READING
 Ch 1 (in textbook)
 Unit 1 (in Blackboard
“Learning Area”)
Session 2
01/17-01/23
Session 3
01/24-01/30
 Cross-cultural business
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Ch 2
Unit 2
Ch 3
Unit 3, 4
Session 4
01/31-02/06
Session 5
02/07-02/13
Session 6
02/14-02/20
Session 7
02/21-02/27
Midterm exam
02/28-03/02
 Economic systems and
development
 International trade
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Ch 4
Unit 4
Ch 5
Unit 5
Ch 6
Unit 5
CH 7
Unit 6
CH 1-7
 Political and legal
environment
 Business-government
trade relations
 Foreign direct
investment
Note: If you do not take
the exam during the
assigned time period,
your score will be 0.
 Regional economic
Session 8
integration
03/03-03/06
SPRING BREAK
 International financial
Session 9
markets
03/14-03/20
 International monetary
Session 10
systems
03/21-03/27
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International strategy
Session 11
and organization
03/28-04/03
 International marketing
Session 12
research
04/04-04/10
 Entry modes
Session 13
04/11-04/17
 International marketing
Session 14
04/18-04/24
Final exam
04/25-04/27
Note: If you do not take
the exam during the
assigned time period,
your score will be 0.
QUIZZES AND EXAMS
 Return Course Commitment
Form
Due 01/14 10:00 AM1
 Quiz 1
 Quiz 2
 Quiz 3
 Quiz 4
 Quiz 5
 Quiz 6
 Quiz 7
 Available online
From 02/28 10:00 AM
To 03/02 10:00 AM
 Ch 8
 Unit 7
 Quiz 8
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Ch 9
Unit 8
Ch 10
Unit 8
Ch 11
Unit 9, 10
Ch 12
 Quiz 9
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Ch 13
Unit 11
Ch 14
Unit 12
 Quiz 13
 CH 8-14
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 Quiz 10
 Quiz 11
 Quiz 12
 Quiz 14
 Available online
From 04/25 10:00 AM
To 04/27 10:00 AM
A student who does not submit a course commitment form before the deadline will receive an automatic one point
deduction in the final grade.
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I CONTACT INFORMATION
Professor:
E-mail:
Virtual Office Hour:
Dr. Sarala
rmsarala@uncg.edu
Monday 2-3 PM in Blackboard chat
(In Blackboard: go to “communication”->“collaboration”->
“Office Hour /Chat”)
II COURSE MATERIAL
International Business (The Challenges of Globalization), 5th edition, by
Wild/Wild/Han, Prentice Hall 2008, ISBN 13: 978-0-13-715375-6
It is recommended that you do not use the earlier editions or the international
edition of the text because there are some differences in the content. All
exam questions are from the 5th edition.
III COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is an introduction to the environmental factors which cause businesses to become
international. In addition, we analyze the nature of global business and multinational
organizations.
IV COURSE OBJECTIVES
Define international business and discuss how it differs from domestic business.
Define and discuss key terms and concepts related to international business.
Acquire a basic understanding of the structure of the global economy and the perspectives of
various actors in the global economy.
Make well-reasoned suggestions about how to address many of the challenges and opportunities
within an international business setting.
Knowledgeably discuss some of the key public policy, ethical and environmental issues that are
typically connected to international business.
Discuss the challenges that third world countries have in participating in world trade, and the
different perspectives that exist with regard to intellectual property rights and the third world.
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V EVALUATION ITEMS
1. International group project
2. Weekly quizzes
3. Exams
a. Midterm exam
b. Final exam
10%
14%
38%
38%
1 International group project: 10%
There will be a project that will involve collaboration with students from other countries. Further
details will be provided in a separate document on Blackboard later during the course. There will
be an announcement on Blackboard when the document is available.
2 Weekly quizzes: 14%
2.1 Purpose
The purpose of the weekly quizzes is to encourage you to study the material consistently
throughout the course. The quizzes will also help you to check your own learning. Furthermore,
the quizzes provide examples of the types of questions that you will encounter in the exams and
familiarize you with taking tests on Blackboard. This assures that you will be prepared for the
course exams.
2.2 Content
Each weekly quiz covers the respective chapter in the textbook. For instance, during session 1,
quiz 1 will cover CH1 in the textbook. During session 2, quiz 2 will cover CH 2 in the textbook.
Each quiz has 10 questions. Each question carries 1 point. The questions are either true-false
questions or multiple choice questions. You can take as long as you need to complete the quiz.
2.3 Availability
You will find the quizzes in Blackboard under “Quizzes”. Each weekly quiz is available until
Sunday 11:59 PM of the corresponding week. You can take each quiz only ONE time. There will
be no additional test taking opportunities. If you miss a quiz, your score for that particular quiz
will be 0. If you know that you cannot take a quiz during a particular week, study ahead and take
it in advance.
2.4 Technical problems
If you lose your internet connection or Blackboard goes down, get back to the quiz when the
connection resumes. You will be able to continue the test from where you left off. If you
experience technical problems, contact the instructor as soon as possible.
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3 Midterm Exam: 38%, Final exam: 38%
3.1Purpose
The purpose of the course exams is to objectively evaluate the outcome of your learning. The
exams are designed to test your knowledge of the course textbook material.
3.2 Content
The midterm exam will cover Chapters 1-7. The final exam will cover Chapters 8-14. All
questions will be from the textbook. Contents from the learning units are not asked in exams.
The exams are not cumulative.
3.3 Testing procedures
Even though you are taking your exams online, they are still "real" tests. The following are the
testing procedures I expect you to follow while taking the exam:
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You will find the exams in Blackboard under “Exams” only during the assigned test
times. It is recommended that you use Mozilla Firefox as your browser when taking the
test.
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An exam is available for 48 hours as indicated in the course schedule on page 1 of the
syllabus. You can take each exam only ONE time.
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You may use your book and notes; however, you are to take the test by yourself, with no
group efforts or help from other people.
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This test has 100 objective questions (true/false and multiple choice). The maximum
score is 100.
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You have 120 minutes to complete the exam. A timer will appear, but the test does not
automatically stop at 120 minutes. You have to click Submit to end the test and stop the
timer. You will lose 2 points for each full minute that you go over the time limit.
The time is strictly limited in order test your knowledge of the material; not your ability
to search for information during the exam.
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Remember not to click the Back button in your browser window.
3.4 Technical problems
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If you lose your internet connection or Blackboard goes down, get back to the exam
when the connection resumes. Blackboard will let you continue the exam from where
you left off. If you experience any problems, contact the instructor and provide evidence
of the problem (for instance, a screenshot of a message indicating that Blackboard is
down).
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If you are taking your test after 5 PM, please be aware that I will not be able to reply to
your e-mail and solve any problems that you might have until the next morning.
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NOTE: AS A STUDENT TAKING AN ONLINE COURSE, IT IS YOUR
RESPONSIBILITY TO MAKE SURE THAT YOU HAVE ACCESS TO A
RELIABLE INTERNET CONNECTION DURING THE EXAM TIMES.
INABILITY TO ACCESS INTERNET DURING THE EXAM TIMES IS NOT AN
ACCEPTABLE EXCUSE FOR MISSING AN EXAM.
3.5 Rules for not taking an exam during the assigned testing times IMPORTANT
To accommodate for multiple commitments of students, the exams are available for an extended
period of time (48 hours). It is your responsibility to be available during the scheduled exam
times and to take the exams promptly. Do not leave taking the exam to the last minute to
avoid any last minute technical problems.
An exam cannot be taken after the scheduled exam time. There are no make-up exams. If for any
reason, you do not take the test, your score will be 0. If you have a scheduling conflict, contact
the instructor for an opportunity to take the exam before the scheduled time.
The only exception is a serious illness for which you are required to provide official
documentation within 2 days from the end of the exam period. If you fail to provide this
documentation, your score will be 0.
These rules will be strictly enforced in order to be fair towards those students who do make the
effort to take the tests at the assigned testing times regardless of their personal and professional
circumstances and time constraints. It is not fair to allow some students more time to prepare for
the test.
Note: It is not unusual that students fail this online course because they, for instance, “forget” to
take the exam, are “travelling without an internet connection”, or are otherwise “occupied” for a
number of unverifiable personal and professional reasons. Make sure that you are not one of
these students because missing one exam is likely to result in failing the course.
VI SCORING SYSTEM FOR THE FINAL GRADE
A+ = 98-100
A = 94-97.999
B+ = 88-89.999
B = 84-87.999
C+ = 78-79.999
C = 74-77.999
D+ = 68-69.999
D = 64-67.999
F = 59.999 and below
A- = 90-93.999
B- = 80-83.999
C- = 70-73.999
D- = 60-63.999
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VII AVAILABILITY OF THE INSTRUCTOR
Please address the instructor as Dr. Sarala in all communication.
If you have a question about the course, please email the instructor (rmsarala@uncg.edu). In the
subject of the e-mail write “MGT 301-04” and the topic of your e-mail. For instance, if you have
a question about the syllabus, use the following subject: “MGT 301-04 syllabus”. This will
assure that your e-mails do not accidentally go into the spam folder.
During weekdays, I will make every attempt to answer to your email within 48 hours. However,
I do not check my email after 5 PM, during weekends or school holidays.
I will post announcements as needed in Blackboard. Therefore, it is vital that you check
Blackboard regularly. I will only send announcements by e-mail if there is a significant change
to the course schedule.
VIII OTHER INFORMATION
Academic Integrity Policy
The students are expected to complete all requirements of this course in conformity with
UNCG’s Academic Integrity Policy (http://academicintegrity.uncg.edu/violation/ ). Any detected
violations of any aspect of the Policy will be fully pursued in accordance with the provisions
therein.
Students with Disabilities
If you have a documented disability for which you need special arrangements, please contact the
Student Disability Services Office (http://ods.dept.uncg.edu/services). Any requests for a
documented disability for which you need special arrangements, must come through Student
Disability Services Office with the appropriate paperwork.
Extra Credit
No extra credit assignments will be provided based on individual requests. This policy is in place
to be fair towards all students.
THE INSTRUCTOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THIS
DOCUMENTS AS NEEDED. ALL CHANGES WILL BE ANNOUNCED ON
BLACKBOARD.
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ONLINE MGT 301
SPRING 2011
Course Commitment Form
Complete and submit on Blackboard: go to “Course Documents” -> “Submit your Course Commitment Form
here” and follow the instructions. E-mail submissions are NOT accepted. A failure to submit this document
before the deadline 01/14 10:00 AM will result in an automatic one point deduction in your final grade.
Your full name
Your hometown
Your class standing (Soph., Jr., Sr.) and major
Reasons for taking this class online
Your previous work experience
Your previous international experience (e.g. travel, education, work) or international background (e.g.
family background)
Your language skills
Name of five multinational companies you would be interested to work for
What is going great in your life right now?
Please include here any other information you would like for me to know about you
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By completing and returning this form, I indicate that: I have read the syllabus. I understand that
this class requires a significant amount of work over the entire semester. I have scheduled
sufficient time to complete the course elements AND WILL BE AVAILABLE DURING THE
EXAM TIMES. I understand that all deadlines indicated in the syllabus are not negotiable
and I myself am responsible for meeting all deadlines without further notification from the
instructor. If I have any questions or concerns I can contact Dr. Sarala as indicated in the
syllabus.
Name (type your name here)
Date
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