MGMT115 Introduction to International Business

Department of Business Studies: Management

  1. Course Number and Title

    MGMT115 Introduction to International Business

  2. Number of Credits

    3 credits

  3. Minimum Number of Instructional Minutes Per Semester

    2250

  4. Prerequisites

    MGMT100 or MGMT110 or Permission of the Department of Business Studies

    Corequisites

    None

  5. Other Pertinent Information

    None

  6. 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.

  7. Required Course Content and Direction

    1. Learning Goals:

      1. Course
        2. Students will:
        1. explain the historical growth of international trade;
        2. compare and contrast the major international trade theories;
        3. explain the rationale for the international monetary system and how it affects exports and imports; and
        4. describe the necessary economic analysis which should be completed before trading with or investing in another country.

      2. Core (if applicable)
        3. This course is not included in the Core.

    2. Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities:

      1. understand the factors affecting the emerging global economy
      2. understand the differences in the major world political economies
      3. identify the differences in culture
      4. review the evolution of international trade theory
      5. describe the global trading system
      6. understand the analysis of foreign direct investment
      7. explain the present and future movement towards future regional economic integration
      8. explain the foreign exchange market
      9. understand the global monetary system
      10. understand the factors that are important to consider when formulating a global strategy
      11. describe the process that is required of a business that plans to enter foreign markets
      12. review the important elements of a global marketing plan
      13. describe the activities involved in global operations management
      14. understand the factors involved in global human resource management

    3. Assessment Methods for Core Learning Goals:

      1. Course
        2. Course learning goals are assessed using a variety of quizzes, tests and performance-based tasks.

      2. Core (if applicable)
        3. This course is not included in the Core.

    4. Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Students:

      See course format.

  8. Teaching Methods Employed

    Section VIII is not being used in new and revised syllabi as of 12/10/08.

Review/Approval Date - 2/99; Revised 3/05; Revised 11/2011