1.     Case Assignments

Case assignments are due as specified in the assignment calendar

a.     In each chapter there are case studies.  Your assignments are based on the designated Cases.

b.    Respond to the respective Case Discussion Questions by submitting a 1-2 page WORD document  (750 -1,000 words) (*.doc, *.docx, or *.pdf only) through the Assignment tab on Blackboard.

c.     These assignments are due no later by 11:59 PM of the respective date.

d.    Be prepared to discuss the case in class.

2.     Exams:

There will be a Midterm and Final Exam based on the Hill textbook.

                     15 Case Assignments                3. points each            45 points

Book Report                                                             15 points

Midterm Exam       Chapters 1 – 9                           15 points

Final Exam            COMPREHENSIVE (Ch. 1-15)   25 points

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                                                                                   Total Points    100 Points

Textbooks Required:

Global Business Today, 9th Edition, Charles W.L. Hill, Irwin McGraw-Hill, 2016.  ISBN: 9780078112911

The Travels of a T-Shirt on the Global Economy, 2^nd Edition, Piertra Rivoli, Wiley Press.  ISBN: 9781118950142

ONLINE ACCESS:

GlobalEdge                   http://globaledge.msu.edu/

Reference:

Louden, W. (2010). APA Style Simplified for Success. Based on the APA Publication Manual, 6^th ed. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association. [on Blackboard.]

Course Objectives

In today’s global economy, business people must understand the relationships, institutions, and environment that underlie international commerce. The primary objective of IBUS 1305 is to provide an introduction to the global economy that will help you be effective in business – whether you actually work in a global corporation or not. The topics in the class have been selected to address both theoretical and practical dimensions of the global economy. 

Course Description

This course is designed as an introduction to business for all majors. Business is global. Therefore, an understanding of the global economy has become a foundation for nearly all business activity.

In a global economy it is especially important to study differences between countries and understand how Political, Legal, Economic, and Cultural differences are linked to the various strategic choices businesses adopt in order to compete internationally. Therefore, this course puts a special emphasis on national differences. By the end of the course, students will enhance their ability to understand and explain international business practices.

Because this is an introductory course, a significant portion of the course will be taught through lectures. However, the course may also include guest speakers, video clips, class discussions of specific topics, and readings designed to allow you to apply specific concepts to current events and business activity.