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BA 347 - International Business
Fall 2006 Syllabus
[Lecture Schedule] [Chapter Learning
Objectives] [PowerPoint Files] [Grades]
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Stephen J. Lawton |
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Greg Barnes and Ashlee Clair |
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Office:
Bexell 422 E |
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Office:
Bexell 333 |
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Phone : 737-2158 |
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Phone : 737-8373 |
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Fax: 737-4890 |
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e-mail: BARGL066@bus.oregonstate.edu |
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e-mail: lawton@bus.orst.edu
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Office Hours: |
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Tuesday 10:00 - 11:00 |
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Monday 2:00 - 3:00 |
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Wednesday 9:00 - 10:00 |
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Tuesday 2:00 - 3:00 |
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Thursday 10:00
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Wednesday 2:00 - 3:00 |
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Thursday 1:00 - 2:00 |
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is an interdisciplinary and systematic introduction to international business with an emphasis on the:
· drivers, patterns and trends of globalization:
· national differences in political economy
· international trade theories and patterns of international trade and investment
· political economy of international trade and investment
· implications of regional economic integration
· global monetary system (foreign exchange market and global capital market)
· strategies and structures of international business
· foreign market entry strategies and international strategic alliances
management of international activities within business operations
ethical and environmental issues of international business and trade
PREREQUISITE
Junior Standing
EC 202 - Macroeconomics
REQUIRED TEXT
Hill, Charles W., International Business: Competing in the Global Marketplace,
Sixth Edition, Irwin/McGraw-Hill, 2007.
SUGGESTED
Business Week (sign-up online at www.resourcecenter.businessweek.com )
Wall Street Journal (sign-up online at www.wsjstudent.com)
The Economist (sign-up online at www.economistacademic.com Faculty ID# 1457)
TEXTBOOK WEBSITE
The textbook website is www.mhhe.com/hill. Students can access the following for each chapter:
Chapter outline
Chapter summary
Power Point slides
Weekly updates of chapter material
Additional readings
Self- grading practice quizzes
Flash cards for key terminology and concepts
Web links to international organizations, news agencies and companies
Internet exercises
EXAMINATIONS
Each class session will include a multiple choice exam over the subject matter covered in the textbook assigned for the day. There will be no “make-up” exams. Students who fail to take an exam will receive zero points. There will be no extra credit, additional work, or special projects offered to compensate for poor performance on exams.
No cell phones, computers, PDA’s, or other electronic equipment are permitted during testing periods. The “hat rule” will be enforced during all exams (baseball caps or brimmed hats must be removed or turned backwards).
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
Students are expected to be honest and ethical in their
academic work. With regards to the examinations, all University
Academic Regulations on academic honesty will be strictly enforced. There
is a zero tolerance policy on cheating during exams. . Please refer to
the University Academic Regulations at http://oregonstate.edu/admin/stucon/achon.htm
Students are encouraged to discuss the assignments out of
class and share ideas. However, unless specified as a group assignment, each
student must individually complete and submit their own work. The
submission of work to be graded which is not your own will be considered a
violation of the rules of academic honesty and will be dealt with in accordance
with regulations of the University. Possible penalties include, but are
not limited to, a failing grade for the work in question, a failing grade for
the course, and/or suspension from the College or University.
CLASS PARTICIPATION
Each of our class sessions will essentially be devoted to one or more of the following types of activities: lectures, case discussions, class exercises, and student presentations. It is highly recommended that you attend all scheduled class sessions because the course lends itself to a high level of discussion. Class participation is an essential element in this course. Every student is expected to come to class prepared and to actively participate in our learning environment.
NEED
HELP WITH YOUR STUDIES?
If your are struggling in this class, please visit with
the course instructor early in the term to diagnose problems and develop
alternative study strategies. Another valuable resource for students is
the OSU Academic Success Center (102 Waldo Hall) which supports the
university's learning environment and promotes student success through graduation
and beyond. Essential functions include advising undeclared majors (University
Exploratory Studies Program), providing information and referral, coordinating
tutoring services and training, and offering success courses and coordinating
the development of Transitional Learning Communities. I strongly suggest
that you visit the two excellent resource links: “tools that you need to
succeed in college” and “find your learning styles” at http://success.oregonstate.edu/
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
Any student who may need special
accommodations or has any emergency medical information the instructor should
know, please make an appointment with the instructor as early as possible,
no later than the first week of the term. Accommodations are collaborative efforts between students,
faculty and Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD). Students with
accommodations approved through SSD are responsible for contacting the faculty
member in charge of the course prior to or during the first week of the term to
discuss accommodations. Students who believe they are eligible for
accommodations but who have not yet obtained approval through SSD should
contact SSD immediately at 737-4098.
COURSE GRADING
The evaluation of students in this course will be based on the 16 daily quiz scores. Each daily quiz is worth 75 points. The two lowest quiz scores will be dropped and the final course grade will be based on the 14 highest quiz scores. Final course grades will be based on the total adjusted points and not the percentage grade.
Quiz scores will be regularly posted on the course grade book located on the OSU College of Business website under Course Materials and BA 347.
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Course Grading Scale |
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(1050 total points possible) |
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Grade |
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Total Score |
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A |
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975 pts |
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A- |
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945 pts |
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B+ |
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912 pts |
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B |
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870 pts |
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B- |
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840 pts |
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C+ |
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807 pts |
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C |
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765 pts |
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C- |
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735 pts |
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D+ |
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702 pts |
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D |
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660 pts |
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D- |
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630 pts |
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F |
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