BUSN 2000 Intro to International Business
In order to remain competitive in today's market, all businesses must recognize and understand the international forces in the business environment. Firms must recognize and analyze these international forces to remain competitive. This course will be a broad survey of international business - with emphases placed on basic concepts of international trade activity, global economic and financial environment, international environmental forces, and strategic management for the global environment. Students will also develop cultural awareness and appreciation. (3 lect.)
Major Topics
- Globalization
- National Differences in Political Economy
- Differences in Culture
- Ethics in International Business
- International Trade Theory
- The Political Economy of International Trade
- Foreign Direct Investment
- Regional Economic Integration
- The Foreign Exchange Market
- The International Monetary System
- The Strategy of International Business
- Entering Foreign Markets
- Exporting, Importing, and Countertrade
- Global Production, Outsources, and Logistics
- Global Marketing and R and D
- Global Human Resource Management
- BRICS Countries
Outcomes
In order to successfully complete this course, the student will:
1. Write a personal paper that displays an increase global awareness.
2. Analyze the theories of economic development and trade.
3. Explain and utilize an open-system perspective.
4. Write weekly journals to display cultural awareness and appreciation.
5. Analyze international business management skills.
6. Explain how foreign enterprises solve business problems.
7. As a group member, prepare and present on ethical issues facing global managers within different regions of the world.
8. Locate and evaluate resources available for WY and US Government Export Assistance.
Other Information
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