BUSI 399 Outline 2015/16 Winter International Business

COURSE NUMBER:

BUSI 399

COURSE TITLE:

Special Topics in Business - 2015/16 Winter: International Business

NAME OF INSTRUCTOR:

Dr Daniel Kim

CREDIT WEIGHT AND WEEKLY TIME DISTRIBUTION:

credits 3(hrs lect 3 - hrs sem 0 - hrs lab 0)

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

A course on a topic of figure of special interest to a member of the business faculty and offered on a non-recurring basis.

Prerequisites: Consent of the instructor

2015/16 Winter

This course provides a comprehensive overview of key aspects of global business in the 21st century and explores the opportunities and challenges in international business. This course also offers students an opportunity to understand the international environments and the various management issues such as different legal, technical, accounting, and political environments, trade agreements, ethics and social responsibilities in the global business. At the end of this course, students should be able to learn key concepts, tools, and frameworks of international business management.

REQUIRED TEXTS:

Hill, C. (2014). International business: Competing in the global market place (10th ed.). McGraw-Hill Education
Reading materials: Case Studies, Newspaper & Magazines, Academic Journals

MARK DISTRIBUTION IN PERCENT:

Individual Assignments	10%
1st Midterm Exam	25%
2nd Midterm Exam	25%
Group Assignments	30%
Participation	10%

	100%

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

At the end of the course, the student should be able to:

Understanding conceptual and analytical framework for international business
Understanding the role of multinationals in the global economy
Foreign market entry and expansion strategies: exploiting and developing competitive advantages overseas
Acquire abilities to develop international strategic plans

COURSE OUTLINE:

Course Overview
Globalization
National Difference in Political Economy
Differences in Culture
International Trade Theory
The Political Economy of International Trade
Foreign Direct Investment
Regional Economic Integration
Exporting, Importing, and Countertrade
The International Monetary System
The Global Capital Market
Global Production, Outsourcing, and Logistics
Current Issues in International Business
FDI investment briefing and Reviews

Required texts, assignments, and grade distributions may vary from one offering of this course to the next. Please consult the course instructor for up to date details.