10102150Introduction to International Business
Course Information
Description
An introduction to the field of international business is presented. The course will provide the student with a basic understanding of the management principles that are needed to live an work in a world that is dominated by a global economy. This course will introduce the dynamics and forces driving international business and management strategies for doing business in an international economy. The effects of cultural differences found in the global economy will also be explored.
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies
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Identify the basic elements of international businessAssessment StrategiesExamCriteriaidentify the major elements to trading and investing internationallyexplain the role of major international organizationsexplain major trade agreementsdescribe the role of International Monetary Systems and foreign currency
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Identify economic and cultural trade influences on international businessAssessment StrategiesExamCriteriadescribe the financial forces influencing international businessdescribe the socioeconomic forces influencing international businessdescribe the physical and environmental forces influencing international businessdescribe the sociocultural forces influencing international business
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Identify political and competitive influences on international businessAssessment StrategiesExamCriteriaexplain the political forces influencing international businessidentify the legal forces influencing international businessidentify the labor forces influencing international businessidentify the competitive forces influencing international business
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Identify how companies plan their international business approachAssessment StrategiesExamCriteriadescribe the strategic planning techniques for developing international businessanalyze international business marketsdescribe strategies for marketing internationally
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Identify how companies manage their international resourcesAssessment StrategiesExamCriteriaanalyze import or export practicesexplain international human resource planningidentify the forces influencing international financial managementexplain global operations management