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1 SYLLABUS BUSM 51 Classroom Course Principles of International Business (CSU) BUSM 51 Fall 2014 Ref # MW 9:45-11: a.m. (21B-1) Home Page: rjagodka@mtsac.edu (909) x3945 Dr. Ralph Jagodka Office: Bldg. 18B Room 4 Student Hours: Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays Course Objectives/ Contents 1. Globalization 2. National Differences in Political Economy 3. Political Economy and Economic Development 4. Differences in Culture 5. Ethics in International Business 6. International Trade Theory 7. The Political Economy of International Trade 8. Foreign Direct Investment 9. Regional Economic Integration. The Foreign Exchange Market 11. The International Monetary System 12. The Global Capital Market 13. The Strategy of International Business 14. The Organization of International Business 15. Entry Strategy and Strategic Alliances 16. Exporting, Importing, and Countertrade 17. Production, Outsourcing, and Logistics 18. Global Marketing and R&D 19. Global Human Resource Management 20. Accounting and Finance in the International Business 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Virtual - 12:30-2:00.p.m. Chair - 2:00-2:30 p.m. Textbook Required International Business (9 th ) Mt SAC Custom Edition by Hill, ISBN: (alternate this is the same as the 9 th Edition of Hill, International Business ) If you have any disability which may require classroom or test accommodations, please see me as soon as possible. If you have not already done so please register with DSP&S at (909) x4290 or visit them in person at the Student Services Building, lower level, across from Admissions & Records. Format for the Project This semester you will have a country to examine (disbursed from a class list, with Instructor approval). As the semester progresses you will complete various research assignments, each focused on your country. Since each member of the class will have a different country, we will have the opportunity to explore the details of many countries. You will complete a Country Business Profile. Final Exam Schedule BUSM 51 Class Meets MW 9:45 11: a.m. Final Date & Time Wednesday 12//2014-7:30-:00a.m.

2 Business Management Certificates BUSM 51 The Principles of International Business (CSU) This course is a vital introduction to the field of international business and is part of the requirements for two Certificates: Certificate Courses Required Business International BUSM 51 (CSU) Principles of International Business Business Level I BUSM 20 (CSU) Principles of Business BUSS 36 Principles of Marketing Business - Management BUSM 51 (CSU) Principles of International Business Level III BUSA 7 Principles of Accounting Financial BUSM Principles and Methods of TQM Please visit the Business Management Certificate Awards web page at: On the above-mentioned web page, you will find details about all of our degrees and certificates in the Business Management discipline. There is also a link for an interactive webbased tool whereby you can indicate the courses you have taken (or are taking) to determine progress toward achieving certificate awards. Please remember that certificates become part or your college transcript (level II and level III), and may be very helpful to your vocational interests while you continue to work toward your academic goals.

3 This is a traditional classroom class all of our contact will take place in the classroom setting. We will utilize Internet-enabled computers in the classroom to complete appropriate research. Points/ Grading Criteria Tests Three (3) Exams worth 0 points each (lowest test score will be dropped) = 200 Points 25% One (1) Final Exam must take to pass the course = 0 Points 12% Class Participation One Project (on-line papers worth 0 points) Research done in class paper submitted on-line Activities Video reviews, exam prep, and other activities completed in class for points (20 points each) No make-ups. Points for Exam Prep Sheets awarded only when covered on the morning due. Total activity points estimated at 400 points (add to 400 for new total possible) Extra Credit TOTAL POSSIBLE POINTS = = 0 Points 13% = Approx 50% Points Vary e.g., 400 pts. Approx. 800 points = Up to 20 Points added Extra credit earned by presenting portions of the Country Business Profile for your assigned country. Present details on Political System, Key Industries, Business Appointments, Business Dress, Conversation topics and Gift Giving. Extra credit should take about 3 5 minutes, and will earn points as follows: Extra Credit Points: If participation % >=80% = 20 pts; if participation % < 80% and >=70% = pts; if participation % < 70% no extra credit points will be awarded [participation % at end of semester will be used for extra credit point awards] Grading Check your grade at: 90% to 0% = A 80% to 89% = B 70% to 79% = C 60% to 69% = D NO make-ups for tests or class participation points Timely participation in this class will be very important, as points are attached to activities. The project and exams will be completed per the schedule that follows. The lowest exam score (of the first three exams) will be dropped. Because of this, there will be no make-up exams - an exam missed will be considered your lowest test score and will be dropped. The final exam must be taken to pass this course. If you miss a class activity there is no point make up. Punctual class attendance is important. The instructor may drop if 9 instructional hours are missed (this is the equivalent of six classes/ activities/ exams). If you miss 20% or more of the class (this is the equivalent of eight classes/ activities/ exams) you may receive an F for the course, regardless of test scores (per the California Education Code).

4 Tentative Schedule (this schedule is subject to change) Week Beginning August 25 September 1 October 6 Lecture Chapter Intro, 1 Holiday 2, 3 M 9/1 9/7 drop w/o W Coverage Introduction 1.Globalization 2. National Differences 3. Economic Development 8 4, 5 4. Differences in Culture Hofstede 5.Ethics in Int l Business Project Intro (handout) data collection International Trade Theory - Project data (W) Exam Preparation (5 pts) & 6a Film 22 (M) Take Exam 1 (chapters 1-6) (W) Review Exam Project data - Share Ideas - Q&A - Project work time 29 7, 8 7. Political Economy - Project data 8. Foreign Direct Investment - Project data 9,, Regional Economic Integration Project data. Foreign exchange International Monetary System- Project data 13 12, Global Capital Market 13. Strategy Project Q&A Project DUE /15 20 (M) Exam Preparation (5 pts) & 13(a) Village, IOUSA, USFCS films (W) Take Exam 2 (chapters 7-13) 27 14, 15 /31 drop w W Review Exam 14. Organization of Intl Business 15. Entry Strategy and Alliances November Exporting, Importing, Countertrade 16.(a) Importing into the U.S. 17, 18 T 11/ Production, Outsourcing, Logistics 18. Global Marketing, R&D 17 19, Global HR 20. Accounting and Finance in Intl Business 24 Th 11/27 (M) Exam Preparation (5 pts) EXTRA CREDIT (W) Take Exam 3 (chapters 14-20) December 1 8 Final Examination (see schedule) Review Exam EXTRA CREDIT & Export Fuji Apples to Taiwan Film EXTRA CREDIT & Figuring Foreigners Out (ourselves) Student Learning Outcomes This course attempts to provide an authentic experience on international business principles and practice. This course has interwoven the following three (3) expected student learning outcomes: 1. You will be able to identify how governments influence trade. 2. You will be able to explain the differences between domestic business and international business. 3. You will be able to explain how culture impacts international business. Plagiarism (do not copy word for word from other works (web sites, etc.) Please understand that Plagiarism will result in zero points for a project, and possible failure of the class. For your projects, please put things into your own words. Cheating and other forms of academic dishonesty may result in a failing grade for the course.

5 Country Business Profile Project This project has been designed to help you gain a perspective on what is involved when doing business with your assigned country. We will be using a wide array of data sources that span nine elements: 1. Economy 2. Political Systems 3. Key Industries 4. Business Appointments (meetings) 5. Negotiating 6. Business Dress 7. Doing Business in 8. Conversation Topics 9. Gift Giving The data resources will be examined during class, and time will be allocated to facilitate preliminary discussion and analysis. The project assignment itself will be completed using an on-line web form. Please enter your content directly into the web form, or copy from the.txt file supplied to you. I have created a text file for you to use (with instructions included). Please use this file to input your data and analysis. Please edit you work for accuracy, grammar, spelling and readability, and then visit the on-line input form. Once on-line, you can copy and paste from your text file into the form to complete your project. Be sure to VERIFY that your assignment posted correctly, before the due date, to avoid a point penalty. If you cannot enter project into the on-line form, you must (as TXT file attachment) to instructor (rjagodka@mtsac.edu) to receive credit (before due date). The ed content then must be input into the form the following class day (see instructor for help). Papers must be entered directly or copied into the on-line form to be graded. Downloadable text file (to draft your assignment) available at: On-line input form (to complete assignment) available at: Check to see that your Business elements have posted correctly at: You may complete and submit the project as far in advance as you wish, but the project deadline will be enforced. Projects are graded in descending chronological order (meaning that I grade the papers most recently submitted first), beginning one week after the due date (so ALL projects are graded together even the late submissions). Objective grading criteria are used for all projects, but grading stringency tends to be higher early in the grading process it is in your own best interest to complete the paper early. If you miss the due date, you will still have one week to complete the project (post to the web) with a 20% point reduction penalty. Please work in advance and submit your work in a timely manner. Technology failure on your end is not an excuse.

6 Grading Rubric Projects will be input via an on-line web form (no hard copy papers accepted). If you cannot enter project into the on-line form, you must (as TXT file attachment) to instructor to receive credit (before due date). The ed content then must be input into the web form the following class day (see instructor for help). Papers must be entered directly or copied into the on-line form to be graded. Each section score will be adjusted for grammar, spelling and punctuation. Do not plagiarize this will result in 0 points and possible disciplinary actions. Country Business Profile Project Grading Criteria What is a Strong Paragraph? A paragraph is considered strong if it contains a minimum of 125 words and >750 characters. List your source URLs (in parentheses) if requested. Projects can be submitted on-line up to 1 week after due date with 20% point reduction. Economy: [5 pt. & Summary analysis strong paragraph - 5 pts] Describe 6 key economic facts (state latest year of data available): (1) GDP, (2) GDP (PPP), (3) GDP Growth, (4) Inflation Rate, (5) Unemployment Rate, and (6) Summary Analysis (summarize what these economic data mean to you if you are considering doing business there). List your source URLs (in parentheses) and provide a strong paragraph Political System: [1 strong paragraph) Describe the Political System for your assigned country in a strong paragraph. List your source URLs (in parentheses) Key Industries: [1 strong paragraph] Describe the key (major) industries for your assigned country in a strong paragraph. List your source URLs (in parentheses) Business Appointments (meetings): [1 strong paragraph] Describe in detail how business meetings and appointments should be handled. Please provide details regarding punctuality, business cards, and business meeting protocol. List your source URLs (in parentheses) Negotiating: [4 strong paragraphs 5 pts each] Describe negotiation details. Please provide details regarding negotiation 1) style and pace, 2) bargaining, 3) decision making and 4) agreements (contracts). List your source URLs (in parentheses). Please be sure to use as one of your primary sources: Business Dress: [1 strong paragraph] Describe how to dress appropriately for business encounters. Please detail across both genders. Doing Business in: [2 strong paragraphs - 5 pts each] Go to: and describe in detail the ranking of the country along with what you consider to be the most important data about doing business there. 1) Describe overall ranking, and where the country ranked the best and worst. 2) Based on these data, would you consider doing business there? Conversation Topics: [1 strong paragraph] Describe key considerations when striking up conversations. Are there topics to avoid, or on which to focus? List your source URLs (in parentheses) Gift Giving: [1 strong paragraph] Describe how to give gifts to business people in this country. List your source URLs (in parentheses) Points Possible 20 Points Earned 0 0