Prerequisites

Course Credits

3.00

Description

This course introduces the nature and processes of globalization which define today's international business environment. The course employs a multidisciplinary perspective to explore the growing interdependence of nations in their trade, investment, technology flows, and business operations. Topic include business, geographic, economic, social, cultural, political, and other issues related to globalization. The course is experiential in its approach. Students will undertake a team research project exploring globalization issues with reference to a particular country, region or industry.

Term Offered

Prerequisites

IB 101 OR HST 149 OR HST 150

Course Credits

3.00

Description

To provide students with an understanding of problems and opportunities associated with doing business across country and cultural boundaries and to encourage global business thinking and strategy formulation. Topics include the forms of international business involvement; economic, social, cultural and political conditions; national and multinational regulations of international transactions and investments; and global strategies for business operations.

Term Offered

Prerequisites

MKT 210; MGT 317; FIN 310; ISOM 310; ISOM 319; IB 321

Course Credits

3.00

Description

This course will integrate global business theories and concepts with practice. Topics include: Transnational strategy, foreign direct investment, regional development clusters, role and operation of the WTO, outsourcing and supply chain management, and international ethics. Students integrate discipline-specific knowledge, practice investigation and decision-making around global business issues, improve business communication skills, and practice teamwork for global business decision- making. Prerequisite: MKT 210, MGT 317, FIN 310, ISOM 310 ISOM 319, and IB 321.

Term Offered

Prerequisites

instructor's consent

Course Credits

1.00- 6.00

Description

This elective course option involves a student initiated written proposal to a willing and appropriate full-time faculty member for a directed study project. Normally this is for three credits and completed during one semester. The faculty member and student must concur on a written proposal and final project. Approval by the Department Chair and the Dean is necessary prior to registration. Prerequisites: Sawyer Buisiness School required courses, IB 321 AND one other International Business course.

Term Offered

Prerequisites

IB 321, Department Chair approval required before registration

Course Credits

3.00

Description

A project-based course that provides a work experience component for juniors and seniors, and allows the student to apply international business theory in a practical context, thereby bridging the gap between education and practice. Students are assigned to a specific project working with a local business in an area of interest, for one semester generally. Students should expect to spend a minimum of 8 hours per week on the job during the 15 week semester. Written reports, including a proposal accepted by both the supervisor/employer and instructor, mid-term progress report, and final report are required. This course can be used as a major elective or as a free elective.

Term Offered

Prerequisites

Course Credits

3.00

Description

An in-depth analysis of timely special issues in international business. Specific topics are announced when the course is scheduled.

Term Offered

Prerequisites

Junior Standing, Instructor's consent required

Course Credits

0.00

Description

All GB majors are required to participate in overseas travel as a part of their major. This requirement may be satisfied by completing a minimum of one travel seminar or a semester abroad. Travel seminars used to fulfill this requirement, may also be used to fulfill major electives or language as appropriate. Students may participate in more than one travel seminar and/or study abroad opportunity. All travel must be pre-approved by the Undergraduate Programs Dean's Office to ensure optimum credit distribution.

Term Offered

Prerequisites

Course Credits

3.00

Description

This course introduces the nature and processes of globalization which define today's international business environment. The course employs a multidisciplinary perspective to explore the growing interdependence of nations in their trade, investment, technology flows, and business operations. Topic include business, geographic, economic, social, cultural, political, and other issues related to globalization. The course is experiential in its approach. Students will undertake a team research project exploring globalization issues with reference to a particular country, region or industry.

Term Offered