BA 136 AN INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

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1 BA 136 AN INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS ONLINE CLASS (FALL 2011) INSTRUCTOR: Instructor Candice Nance PHONE: (408) (mobile) OFFICE HOURS: As required OFFICE: Virtual (for questions not relating to this class) BLACKBOARD TECH SUPPORT: (866) (available 24/7) REQUIRED TEXT: International Business: The Challenges of Globalization, Fifth Edition Wild, Wild, & Han; Prentice Hall; 2010 ISBN-13: ISBN-10: COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course presents the latest theories and concepts of international business while highlighting the leading role culture plays in global commerce. STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES: 1. Explain the forces driving and evaluate the impact of globalization 2. Analyze the effects of culture, politics and economic systems in the context of international business 3. Discuss the reasons for and methods of governments intervention in trade 4. Identify and evaluate the significant trade agreements affecting global commerce 5. Summarize the components of the international financial market 6. Describe and analyze the functions of the international monetary system 7. Identify the major components of international business management GRADING: Students should keep an up-to-date total of their points, and keep all of their returned papers and tests until the end of the semester. Individual totals will be computed once at the end of the semester. Assignments are subject to change at my discretion. The following grade scale will be used to calculate grades: Individual Intro 20 pts Discussions 10 pts/each) 160 pts Exams 75 pts/each) 300 pts Total Points 480 pts A = 90% + B = 80% - 89% C = 70% - 79% D = 60% - 69% Page 1 of 5

2 INDIVIDUAL INTRODUCTION POSTING (20 points): Each student is required to post a descriptive individual introduction by the first Friday of class. An example of what to post will be made by my own personal introduction about myself. Be creative and think about what other students would want to know about you. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS (160 points): There are discussion questions for each chapter. I will post these questions on the Discussion Board. Responses to these questions will be worth 10 points each, for a maximum total of 160 points. To receive credit, you must post a thoughtful, well-worded response of at least 10 sentences. Uploaded or embedded media are welcome. I encourage you to respond to other students' posts, but the points come from your own post to my question. Credit for postings will only be given if you post before the deadlines. Even if the system allows you to post a response after the deadline, you will not receive credit for it. EXAMS (4 exams x 75 points = 300 total points): There will be a total of 4 exams with 75 questions each. The final exam is non-cumulative. Tests are multiple choice and true/false questions. All tests will be taken online. Tests are available from Monday to Sunday of the week indicated, except for finals week (see schedule on page 5). You have 90 minutes after you have opened the exam to complete each of the five exams. Be sure to access the exam before midnight on the closing day of the exam. You will be shown questions in random order, without the ability to go back and revisit questions. Think carefully before submitting each answer, as you will not be able to go back and change your answers. The computer will not allow you to save any more answers after your 90 minutes has expired. You can submit the exam after your time has expired, but only those answers that were saved before your time expired will be counted. Watch the clock! Once you access the test, the 90 minutes begin and cannot be stopped. Also, make sure you click the save button for all your answers before you submit the test for grading (and before your 90 minutes are up). Any unsaved answers are counted as incorrect. It is always a good idea to write down your answers on a sheet of paper, just in case you encounter technical problems during the exam. Be sure to write down more than just the question number as the questions are randomized and I will need more information. THERE ARE NO MAKEUP EXAMS, NO RE-OPENING OF EXAMS BECAUSE YOU DID NOT GET YOUR ANSWERS SAVED IN TIME, AND NO ALLOWANCES FOR NOT KNOWING WHAT DATES OR TIMES THE EXAMS WERE OPEN. MAKEUP POLICY: There are no make-ups for any missed exams. It is your responsibility to keep track of all testing dates and take the exams during the times posted. The only exception to this policy is if you can bring me a doctor s note that verifies that you were unable to take the exam during the days of availability (due to hospitalization, for example). Then I may consider allowing you to take an alternate test at my discretion. INSTRUCTOR PARTICIPATION/RESPONSES TO AND DISCUSSION: I will check my daily (Monday through Friday) and respond to any s in my mailbox at that time within 24 hours. questions received after 12 NOON on Fridays, or on Saturdays and Sundays, may not receive a response until Monday. (Any times listed in this syllabus are Pacific Page 2 of 5

3 Daylight Time). I will not respond to every post to the discussion board, but will respond with comments or answers as appropriate. I will, however, read all postings to the discussion board. DISCUSSION TIPS: If you have general questions about the course you should post them in the MAIN topic area. You are all highly encouraged to participate in helping out your peers as much as you can with any questions posted. A certain degree of netiquette is required when posting to an online discussion: Check the discussion area frequently and respond to questions appropriately Focus on one subject per message, typing the subject title in the heading of your message Only capitalize words to highlight a point Cite references and sources when quoting Please do not forward someone else's message without asking his or her permission Humor is allowed but note that without visual cues, humor can be misinterpreted Feel free to use emoticons such as :) to let others know you re being humorous Always respond with courtesy and respect to another student s post Reply with a dynamic post use uploaded photos or embedded videos from YouTube as a great visual impact to your response. If you link to another website, provide your classmates with a succinct synopsis of the link you are providing and why it is worth their time to click and visit the site. TECHNICAL ISSUES: The online education center will notify me if there is a technical issue that would prevent you from submitting any work on time. If the technical issue is on the Ohlone end, you will be granted a time extension and I will notify all students of this time extension. If the technical problem is on your end, you need to ensure that it is resolved early so that your work can be submitted before any class deadlines. There will be no time extensions if the technical problems are within your system. Software recommendations for this course are as follows: Windows Internet connection -- 56K Dial up or faster (Broadband connection is highly recommended) An Internet browser -- Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher, or Firefox 2.0 to 3.0 Cookies, JavaScript, and Java Enabled Mac OS Internet connection -- 56K Dial up or faster (Broadband connection is highly recommended) Firefox 2.0 (OS X only) Safari 2 to 3.2(OS 10.4 & 10.5 only) Flash 6.0 or higher ( ) Cookies, JavaScript, and Java Enabled Up-to-date software patches and add-ins, including: Sun java ( Macromedia Flash Player ( ) Adobe Reader ( ) Page 3 of 5

4 Visit BlackBoard's Browser Zone to make sure you are running a supported browser. For help with Blackboard, visit to view a 24 hour/7 days a week help phone number as well as a list of current Ohlone staff who help with online courses. ACADEMIC DISHONESTY POLICY: Please note that this course follows the guidelines as described in the Ohlone College Policy on Academic Dishonesty which can be found at the following URL: If I notice or sense any students collaborating on exams, written papers, or discussion responses, I reserve the right to take any of the appropriate actions as stated in the Policy on Academic Dishonesty, including but not limited to dropping the student(s) from this course or assigning an F grade for the semester. DROP POLICY & DATES: NOTE: Sunday, September 11, is the last day to drop without a W grade. Thursday, November 17, is the last day to drop with a W grade. I do not drop students. This is your responsibility. All students whose names appear on my roster at the end of the semester will receive a grade based on the scale in this syllabus. TEACHING PHILOSOPHY: As your instructor, I am here to facilitate your learning and to push the boundaries of your knowledge of international business. I believe in making it worthwhile for your participation online and to be organized so that you as students can understand all that is expected of you online throughout this course. I will always value and respect your opinions and expect the same in return. Page 4 of 5

5 READING & EXAM SCHEDULE FALL 2011 Date Topic Discussion Questions Due 9/4 Introduction, Globalization Ch 1 9/11 Cross-Cultural Business; Politics, Law & Business Ethics Ch 2 & 3 9/18 Economics & Emerging Markets Ch 4 9/19-9/25 Exam (Ch 1 4) 10/2 International Trade Ch 5 10/9 Business-Government Trade Regulations Ch 6 10/16 Foreign Direct Investment; Regional Economic Integration Ch 7 & 8 10/17-10/23 Exam (Ch 5 8) 10/30 International Financial Markets Ch 9 11/6 International Monetary System; Int l Strategy & Org Ch 10 & 11 11/13 Analyzing International Opportunities Ch 12 11/14-11/20 Exam (Ch 9 12) 11/27 Selecting & Managing Entry Modes; Developing & Marketing Products Ch 13 & 14 12/4 Managing International Operations Ch 15 Fri. 12/9 Hiring & Managing Employees Ch 16 Sat. 12/10 Fri. 12/16 Final Exam (Ch 13 16) Page 5 of 5