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BA 347 - International Business
Winter 2006 Syllabus
[Lecture Schedule]
[Chapter Learning Objectives] [PowerPoint Files]
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Stephen J. Lawton |
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Kim Boyles 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:
BOYKC109@bus.oregonstate.edu
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e-mail:
lawton@bus.orst.edu |
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Office Hours: |
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Tuesday 10:30 - 11:30 |
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Monday 10:00 - 11:00 |
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Wednesday 9:00 - 10:00 |
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Tuesday 11:00 - 12:00 |
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Thursday 10:00
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Wednesday 10:00 - 11:00 |
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Thursday 11:00 - 12:00 |
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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,
Fifth Edition, Irwin/McGraw-Hill, 2005.
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 will be allowed at any time in class. Any materials, including calculators, brought to quizzes or exams are subject to inspection. 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.
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 19 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 17 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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(1275 total points possible) |
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Grade |
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Total Score |
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A |
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1,188 pts |
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A- |
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1,149 pts |
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B+ |
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1,110 pts |
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B |
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1,059 pts |
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B- |
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1,020 pts |
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C+ |
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984 pts |
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C |
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933 pts |
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C- |
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894 pts |
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D+ |
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855 pts |
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D |
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804 pts |
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D- |
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765 pts |
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F |
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