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
  1. Identify the basic elements of international business
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    identify the major elements to trading and investing internationally
    explain the role of major international organizations
    explain major trade agreements
    describe the role of International Monetary Systems and foreign currency

  2. Identify economic and cultural trade influences on international business
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    describe the financial forces influencing international business
    describe the socioeconomic forces influencing international business
    describe the physical and environmental forces influencing international business
    describe the sociocultural forces influencing international business

  3. Identify political and competitive influences on international business
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    explain the political forces influencing international business
    identify the legal forces influencing international business
    identify the labor forces influencing international business
    identify the competitive forces influencing international business

  4. Identify how companies plan their international business approach
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    describe the strategic planning techniques for developing international business
    analyze international business markets
    describe strategies for marketing internationally

  5. Identify how companies manage their international resources
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    analyze import or export practices
    explain international human resource planning
    identify the forces influencing international financial management
    explain global operations management