BE 299-01 - INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

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This course provides general information of international markets and business practices. In addition, the course will introduce organizational techniques for various cultures and discuss business practices as they relate to those cultures.

Global Business by Hill, Irwin-McGraw Hill Publishing.

Suggested Reading: The Wall Street Journal, Business Week, or the Economist

2. To understand the values and ethics of various cultures

3. To discuss problems caused by language differences

4. To introduce and utilize the www in business research

6. To discuss the various economic systems in the global market
7. To discuss business practices as they relate to different cultures

1. The basic teaching strategy in this class is lecture and discussion. Students must participate in all class discussions.
2. Problem solving and theory application.

This course will utilize business and word processing software. You are expected to learn to use computers to conduct your project(s). You will need to familiarize yourself with some business software such as Excel for Windows, or Quatro Pro, or Word or Word Perfect for Windows. If you have no experience in computer usage, then you are expected to learn in this course. In today's competitive business and financial environment, it is essential to be familiar and have the knowledge of computers and its various applications to survive. Integration of the Internet and WWW will be emphasized in this course.

Regular and prompt attendance is required in this class, just as it is in the business community.

** Students who are absent will miss class participation, attendance, and assignment points.

There will be no make-ups of any kind. All assignments and exams must be taken on the time and date they are scheduled. Only excused students can turn in late assignments. The excuses should be obtained from the instructor prior to the assignment due date.

All assignments are to be turned in on the due date. Proper usage of grammar and spelling is expected in all assignments. Article summaries must be typed. Late assignments will be penalized two points a day.

Any type of academic dishonesty will not be tolerated. If you cheat on an exam, assignment, or project, you will receive an "E" for the course. Plagiarism or suspicion of plagiarism will result in an "E" for the assignment.

Quizzes (3 @ 30) 90 points 30%

Video Analysis (5 @ 15) 75 points 25%

Cases (4 @ 15) 60 points 20%

World Project/Portfolio 50 points

Presentation 10 points

Participation & Attendance 15 points 5%

(Article Summaries)

300 points

This course will emphasize class discussions and students' input into the world of International Business.

Last day to withdraw from the class and receive a grade of "W" is 3/8/99. Students withdrawing after 3/8/99 will risk the chance of receiving an "E" for the course. This instructor has the discretion to grant a grade of "W" or "E" to those withdrawing after the mentioned date. Students are encouraged to discuss their grade standing any time during the semester.

In order to continuously improve the quality of instruction and to deliver the best service to you, your ideas, suggestions, opinions, and concerns are welcomed at all time. However, you are required to turn in a typed evaluation twice a semester to insure and improve quality. Your comments are due before mid-term and following the second exam. I appreciate your participation in improving the quality of education. It is your choice whether to include your name or not on the evaluations.

This course and professor comply with ADA (American Disability Act) policies. Please inform the professor of any disability or shortcoming you might have.

Good Luck !!