Course Syllabus
GEB 4361
International Business
Three Credit Hours:
William Huth, Ph.D. (whuth@uwf.edu)
Prerequisites or Co-Requisites: FIN 3403, MAN 3025, MAR 3023
Course Description
UWF Official Course Catalog Description:
Introduces students to the complexities of conducting business on a global scale. Businesses typically develop
in a domestic setting and then expand into international commerce. Focuses on the necessary adaptations of
business practices for success in global markets. Offered concurrently with GEB 5365; graduate students will
be assigned additional work. Meets Multicultural requirement.nter your course description here.
Course Goals
Upon completion of the course students will have
An understanding of the importance of international trade in today's economic environment
An understanding of the costs and benefits that result from globalisation
A knowledge of the various alternative business management strategies in a global business and
economic environment
An awareness of the emergence of new trading blocs and the resulting competitive forces in business
and economic markets
An awareness of the ethical and environmental issues resulting from globalisation and its impact on
consumers
Developed specific tools to work in the specialized international business markets
Expanded their analytical capability to capitalize on global business opportunities in the future
Developed skills in international business strategic planning, decision-making, problem-solving, and
technology management
Program Goals
International Business is one of the two senior level (4000) courses in the College of Business "core"
curriculum. That core reflects the fundamental knowledge and skills required for success in the marketplaces of
the times. Improvements in communication, information, and transportation have combined to make most
markets global in nature. This course provides students with an exposure to the international dimensions of
business and commerce.
CourseTopical Outline
Globalization
Cross-Cultural Business
Politics, Law, and Business Ethics
Economics and Emerging Markets
International Trade
Business-Government Trade Relations
Foreign Direct Investment
Regional Economic Integration
International Financial Markets
International Monetary System
International Strategy and Organization
Analyzing International Opportunities
Selecting and Managing Entry Modes
Developing and Marketing Products
Managing International Operations and Employment
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
Upon course completion the student should be able to:
Discuss the meaning of business globalization.
Identify cultural characteristics and explain how they interact to influence business.
Identify and describe inernational political and legal environments and discuss the international
dimensions of business ethics.
Identify and explain the economics of emerging markets.
Explain the important elements of international trade.
Identify and examine business-government trade patterns.
Explain foreign direct investment and issues associated with it.
Explian regional economic integration and analyze its future prospects across the lesser developed
countries.
Identify and explain international financial markets.
Explain the mechanics of the international monetary system and explain and calculate exchange rates.
Discuss and develop international business strategies.
Analyze international business opportunities.
Select and manage international market entry modes.
Explain the development and marketing of products and the managemnt of international operations.
Text and Materials
REQUIRED TEXT:
Wild, John J., and Kenneth L. Wild (2014). International Business, Seventh edition. Boston: Pearson. ISBN 013-306300-3.
OTHER MATERIALS:
MyManagementLab from Pearson (www.mymanagementlab.com)
Internet Access (broadband is recommended)
Activated UWF ArgoNet E-mail Account
Grading / Evaluation
There will be regular quizzes based on regular readings from your text. Each course module will contain
required discussions that will be graded via a rubric. There will be "essays" required every other week that will
usually include material from several chapters and require ouyside research and the analysis of international
business cases; the essays will be graded using a rubric. A final project will be required (this project may be
team oriented and may require a presentation using "illuminate") that will entail the development of a business
plan for a new product introduction into an international market with materials and processing sourced in
different countries. Finally there will be an oral final exam where you will be scheduled to participate in
a video/audio "illuminate" session with your instructor and asked to respond to questions based on the course
material. is section should describe the number and type of exams scheduled for the course.
Your grade will be based on the percent of total points possible that you are able to achieve according to the
following weights:
Essays:
30%
Discussions: 10%
Quizzes:
20%
Final Project 20%
Final Exam: 20%
Total
100%
All deadlines are final. Late work may be accepted at instructor discretion and will be evaluated but the score
you recieve will be reduced in proportion to length of time expired since the due date. If there is are conflicts
from an official University functions (e.g., travel for athletes, debate teams, etc.) please notify the instructor but
this should be a non-issue give the 100% online aspect of the course.
Letter grades will be assigned as follows: (edit to fit your grading scheme)
93% or better
A
77% to 79%
C+
90% to 92%
A-
70% to 76%
C
87% to 89%
B+
60% to 69%
D
83% to 86%
B
59% or Less
F
80% to 82%
B-
Attendance and Etiquette Policy
You should engage in the discussions each week and post and respond based on the assigned questions and
the given activity requiremnts. For formal team or oral exam sessions you must be available and online at the
assigned times.
When posting on all forums in this course it is expected that you will conduct yourself in a civil and respective
manner. Abusive, argumentative, demeaning, disrespectful, and so forth posts will be deleted and grades will
be adjusted to reflect the transgression. At times sesitive issues regarding politics, economic systems, gender,
religion, sexual orientation, et cetera may be discussed as a part of different cultures. Please keep an open
mind and be tolerant of the views of others who may not share your particular values. This is an element of
international diplomacy and the fundamental attitude to project is one of tolerance and respect for the ideas,
opinions, norms, folkways, and mores of others.
Minimum Technical Skills and Special Technology
Utilized by Students
This course is totally online. All instructional content and interaction takes place over the WWW. In addition to
baseline word processing skills and sending/receiving email with attachments, students will be expected to
search the internet and upload / download files. In addition, students may need one or more of the following
plug-ins:
Adobe Acrobat Reader: http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html
PowerPoint Viewer: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=048DC840-14E1-467D8DCA-19D2A8FD7485&displaylang=en
Windows Media Player: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/download-windows-media-player
QuickTime Player: http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/
Real Player: http://www.real.com/realplayer/search
Adobe Flash Player: http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/
Configure your computer for Online Room (Collaborate)
sessions: http://support.blackboardcollaborate.com/ics/support/default.asp?deptID=8336&task=knowledge&qu
estionID=1279
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