ITB 375 International Business (3 credits)
Course Description
An in-depth examination of business practices in other countries, leading to a better understanding of intercultural relationships with trading partners, investors and host countries.
Learning Results
• Develop and demonstrate an understanding of the global environment – history, culture, economics, alliances/relationships
• Develop and demonstrate an understanding of how business issues (e.g., management, operations, human resources) are impacted by the global environment
• Develop and demonstrate an understanding of specialized topics in international business (e.g., international trade, currency exchange, foreign direct investment)
• Demonstrate global perspective and ethical understanding
• Develop and demonstrate written and oral communication competencies
Textbooks
Learning Documentation
The class consists of three exams, a Country Research Report, Case Analyses, quizzes, and Country Events assignments.
Learning Evaluation
Three exams make up 30% of the course grade; the Country Research Report makes up 30% of the course grade; the case analyses make up another 30% of the course grade; and the quizzes and Country Events assignments make up 10% of the course grade.
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