MGMT115 Introduction to International Business
Department of Business, Innovation, and Legal Studies: Business Studies Department Archive
- I. Course Number and Title
- MGMT115 Introduction to International Business Course No Longer Offered
- II. Number of Credits
- 3 credits
- III. Number of Instructional Minutes
- 2250
- IV. Prerequisites
- MGMT100 (C or better) or MGMT110 (C or better) or Permission of the Department of Business Studies
- Corequisites
- None
- V. Other Pertinent Information
- None
- VI. Catalog Course Description
- This survey course provides the student with an understanding of the complex factors that affect a business in its desire and ability to trade with countries outside the United States. Topics include international trade theories, monetary systems, and the global aspects of economic growth.
- VII. Required Course Content and Direction
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Course Learning Goals
Students will:
- explain the historical growth of international trade;
- compare and contrast the major international trade theories;
- explain the rationale for the international monetary system and how it affects exports and imports; and
- describe the necessary economic analysis which should be completed before trading with or investing in another country.
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Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities
Students will:
- understand the factors affecting the emerging global economy
- understand the differences in the major world political economies
- identify the differences in culture
- review the evolution of international trade theory
- describe the global trading system
- understand the analysis of foreign direct investment
- explain the present and future movement towards future regional economic integration
- explain the foreign exchange market
- understand the global monetary system
- understand the factors that are important to consider when formulating a global strategy
- describe the process that is required of a business that plans to enter foreign markets
- review the important elements of a global marketing plan
- describe the activities involved in global operations management
- understand the factors involved in global human resource management
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Assessment Methods for Course Learning Goals
Course learning goals are assessed using a variety of quizzes, tests, and performance-based tasks. -
Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Student:
See course syllabus.
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Review/Approval Date - 2/99; Revised 3/05; Revised 11/2011; New Core 8/2015