BUSN 2360 - International Business

3 sem hrs cr

This course is a survey of the major issues associated with conducting international business. It provides students an understanding of the growing global marketplace. Prerequisite: BUSN 1305  

In rare and unusual circumstances, a course prerequisite can be overridden with the permission of the Department Lead for the discipline.

This course may include proctored exams which must be completed on campus or at an instructor approved proctoring center which may require additional costs to the student. Please consult your instructor for additional details.

  Formerly/Same As (Formerly BUS 2010)

Transfer (UT) or Non-Transfer Course (UN): UN

• Explain the concepts of international business and global business
• Discuss the impact of each of the following forces on international business: sociocultural, natural, political and trade, legal, financial, and labor
• Explain resources and capabilities and how value is created from a firm’s resources and capabilities
• Describe the classical and modern theories of international trade
• Discuss the concepts and principles associated with foreign direct investment
• Explain how international businesses must deal with foreign exchange rates
• Discuss how the international business capitalizes on global and regional integration
• Describe strategies for entering foreign markets and strengthening entrepreneurial ability on an international level
• Explain the requirements for a firm’s successful entry into a foreign market
• Describe alliances and acquisitions and the steps necessary for successful global alliances and acquisitions
• Explain how institutions and resources affect multinational strategy, structure, and learning and the challenges associated with these
• Describe the complexities of managing human resources in an international context
• Identify methods for managing corporate social responsibility