COURSE DESCRIPTION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION

Course Name Code Semester T+A+L (hour/week) Type (C / O) Local Credit ECTS
International Business BUS 317 Fall 03+00+00 Elective 3 5
Academic Unit: Business Administration
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Prerequisites: None
Language of Instruction: English
Level of Course Unit: Undergraduate
Course Coordinator: - -
Course Objectives: International Business course is designed to give students a fundamental understanding of the environment in which international business operates and of the business practices required to compete successfully in global markets.
Course Contents: Major themes addressed include globalization, differences in the socio-economic, political, and cultural environments of international business, cross-national cooperation and agreements, methods of entering global markets and global strategies, and the organization/management of international business.
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit (LO):
  • 1- Demonstrate knowledge of major concepts, theories and applications in the area of business administration.
  • 2- Manage business decision-making process by using quantitative and qualitative tools and information technology.
  • 3- Evaluate how economic, legal, political, social, technical and competitive forces (local, regional, global) impact business practice.
  • 4- Use the English language proficiently in knowledge sharing and professional communication.
  • 5- Develop quality documents and make presentations that exhibit competence in content, organization and clarity.
  • 6- Articulate ways to turn situations and problems into business or personal opportunities.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods: Lecture, cases, videos, term project


WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATIONS

WeekSubjectsRelated Preperation
1 Introduction International Business: The New Realities, by :Cavusgil, S.T., Knight, G., and Riesenberger, J. - Related chapters
2 Introduction to International Business International Business: The New Realities, by :Cavusgil, S.T., Knight, G., and Riesenberger, J. - Related chapters
3 The Cultural Environment of International Business International Business: The New Realities, by :Cavusgil, S.T., Knight, G., and Riesenberger, J. - Related chapters
4 Economic, Political and Legal Systems in National Environments International Business: The New Realities, by :Cavusgil, S.T., Knight, G., and Riesenberger, J. - Related chapters
5 Strategy and Organization in the International Firm International Business: The New Realities, by :Cavusgil, S.T., Knight, G., and Riesenberger, J. - Related chapters
6 Strategy and Organization in the International Firm International Business: The New Realities, by :Cavusgil, S.T., Knight, G., and Riesenberger, J. - Related chapters
7 Global Market Opportunity Assessment International Business: The New Realities, by :Cavusgil, S.T., Knight, G., and Riesenberger, J. - Related chapters
8 Global Market Opportunity Assessment International Business: The New Realities, by :Cavusgil, S.T., Knight, G., and Riesenberger, J. - Related chapters
9 Exporting and Countertrade / Direct Investment and Collaborative Strategies International Business: The New Realities, by :Cavusgil, S.T., Knight, G., and Riesenberger, J. - Related chapters
10 Marketing in the Global Firm International Business: The New Realities, by :Cavusgil, S.T., Knight, G., and Riesenberger, J. - Related chapters
11 Licensing, Franchising, and Other Contractual Strategies / Global Sourcing International Business: The New Realities, by :Cavusgil, S.T., Knight, G., and Riesenberger, J. - Related chapters
12 Human Resource Management in the Global Firm International Business: The New Realities, by :Cavusgil, S.T., Knight, G., and Riesenberger, J. - Related chapters
13 Revision / Term Project Presentations International Business: The New Realities, by :Cavusgil, S.T., Knight, G., and Riesenberger, J. - Related chapters
14 Revision / Term Project Presentations International Business: The New Realities, by :Cavusgil, S.T., Knight, G., and Riesenberger, J. - Related chapters


REQUIRED AND RECOMMENDED READING

Cavusgil, S.T., Knight, G., and Riesenberger, J. (2014). International Business:
The New Realities, 3rd Edition, New Jersey: Pearson Prentice Hall.


OTHER COURSE RESOURCES

To Be Announced


ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA

Semester RequirementsNumberPercentage of Grade (%)
Attendance / Participation 1 8
Project 1 20
Homework Assignments 3 12
Midterms / Oral Exams / Quizes 1 20
Final Exam 1 40
Total: 7 100


WORKLOAD

EventsCountDuration (Hours)Total Workload (hour)
Course Hours14242
Project12020
Homework Assigments3412
Midterms / Oral Exams / Quizes12121
Final Exam13030
Total Workload (hour):125


THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO) AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS (PQ)

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