International Business: Globalization

Spring 2012
Time: Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays: 1st period; 8-8:50 Place: Room 247 Instructor: Trevor Mickelson E-mail: Trevor.mickelson@gmail.com Required Text: Dlabay, L. and Scott, J.C. (2005) International Business (3rd Edition). South-Western Educational Pub. Course Description: The focus of this course will be introducing students to the increasing importance of international relations and the global stage is business. Students will be studying, discussing and sharing ideas related to how to improve international business relations through communication and ethical business practices. Students will be expected to actively participate in group discussions on how social, policital and economic factors play into international business decisions. In addition, students will be assessed on their ability to work in a group to create a successful marketing campaign for a product in a foreign market. Prerequisites: Business 101: General Business Principles Introduction to the functional areas of business and how the functional areas are integrated for the purpose of implementing business strategy. Introduces students to decision making tools (spreadsheets and databases) that are integral to business decision making. Includes application exercises to all functional areas of business. Course Goal: To recognize the growing impact of international business in todays economy and know how to adapt to the requirements of globalization. Course Objectives and Outcomes: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: Explain how international business and globalization has impacted businesses at all levels of the economy including local, state, national and international levels. Explain the role of social, cultural, political, legal and economic factors on global relations. Describe what are considered ethical practices in global relations. Recognize and describe challenges that accompany globalization

and international business. Create an international marketing campaign applying general marketing campaigns.

Classroom Expectations: Preparation: In order to prepare you for the business world, it is expected that you come to class each day prepared to actively participate in the class activities. You should have read materials prior to class as you will be asked to discuss and write about the content in each class. Students should come to class with the book and any other necessary materials as outlined by the instructor. Late Assignments: Late assignments will be accepted up to a week after the original due date for partial credit if prior arrangements have been made with the instructor. Attendance: Attendance is mandatory and will be taken at the beginning of each class. Failure to attend class will have a negative impact on your final grade. Students are expected to be in their seat when the bell rings. Failure to do so will result in the student being counted tardy. 5 or more unexcused absences will result in loss of a full letter grade. 3 tardies is equivalent to 1 unexcused absence

Professionalism: You wouldnt text during a work meeting so I expect your phone to be put away during class. If you are using a laptop, it is not to be used for personal e-mail, social media or other unrelated sites. Disciplinary issues that arise in class will be addressed on a case by case basis and consequences are at the discretion of the instructor. Plagiarism and Dishonesty: Our high school does not tolerate plagiarism and academic dishonesty. The penalty for any such action will vary depending on the severity of the issue (from 0 points for an assignment, detention, suspension or dismissal from the class). For any work that is not your own, you should give credit to the original author if possible.

Disability: If you have a disability that requires additional accommodations, please let the instructor know and it will be handled accordingly. Course Content: The content will be addressed in the following order. 1. The role of international business on the local, state, national and international levels. 2. The impact that social, cultural, political, legal, and economic factors have on global relations in business. 3. How effective communication strategies can be applied to international business. 4. Ethical and socially responsible business behavior in a global environment. 5. Marketing and management on the international stage Course Requirements: Students will be assigned a variety of reading and writing activities that are to be completed by the pre-determined due date. Any material covered in the readings and writing activities may be found on any quizzes or tests in the class. The instructor will collect any written work and provide feedback as soon as possible. (100 points total) Students will take 4 quizzes throughout the semester to gauge student development and comprehension of the material being covered. Quizzes will be short answer and be 25 points each. (100 points total) Students will be assessed using a midterm and final exam consisting of short answer and essay questions. The material covered on the midterm and final exam will be provided for students prior to the test. The midterm will cover any material up to that point and the final will cover any material from the midterm to the date of the final. Each exam will be worth 100 points. (200 points total) Students will also work in groups to complete a final project due the day of the final exam. The students will be assigned groups and asked to select a product and create a marketing campaign to promote and sell this product on the international stage. Guidelines and a rubric for this assignment will be provided and groups will be selected immediately following the midterm. The project will be worth 100 points. (100 points total)

Total: 500 points

Grading Scale: The following scale will be used to determine assessments and course grades: A = 90% and above B = 80-89% C = 70-79% D = 60-69% F = 59% and below