COURSE DESCRIPTION

Today, more than ever, the average individual can feel the interdependence of countries within the global economy and the impact on our daily lives. The clothes we wear, the cars we drive, the price we pay for a gallon of gasoline are daily reminders that we live in a global economy. What is also apparent is the direct link between business and politics and the impact one has on the other. In this course, we will focus on political, cultural, strategic, and structural issues in conducting global business in both developed and developing economies. The course will combine both theoretical concepts and practical applications of operating in a global environment. And, because issues in this environment change rapidly, we will focus on current events through use of national and international publications. This is a practice-oriented course designed to help students achieve an understanding of how international business is conducted in an increasingly global supply chain. We will utilize case study, discussion of current events, student research and class discourse to understand the key mechanisms of international trade. By the end of the course, you will walk away with a clear knowledge of how business is conducted in the international forum and developed basic analytical skills essential to good business case analysis.

COURSE CONTENT
I. DEFINITION OF INTERNATIONAL BUSSINESS.
o What is defined by International Business?
o Which are the main stakeholders and what are their roles? 
o How do we analyze a countries’ participation in the international trade.   

II. THEORIES RELATED TO INTERNATIONAL BUSSINESS. 
o What are the theories related to international business?
o How do countries and companies create value? 
o Porter’s Triple Bottom Line

III. SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT 
o How can we define sustainable development? 
o What are the Sustainable Development Goals? 
o What is the 2030 Agenda? 

IV. INNOVATION AND CHANGE IN BUSSINESS 
o What is innovation? 
o Why is innovation a key aspect of international business? 
o What are key aspects to consider in the creation of innovative products and 
services. 

V. IMPACT ASSESSMENT
o What is impact assessment? 
o Why is impact assessment important in international business?
o What methodologies can be used to carry out impact assessments?

VI. Ethics and International Business 
o Concept analysis of integrity 
o Concept analysis of ethics
o Review ethical theories.

LEARNING ASSESSMENT

ASSIGMENTS + PERCENTAGE VALUE

Case Studies 20%

Class participation 20%

Reflective Tasks 20%

Group presentation 40%

*Course content subject to change