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Lindenwood University
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
Course Prerequisites

School of Business & Entrepreneurship Course Syllabus

MBA 58001-31 International Business Operations

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Spring 2 --MBA

Term and Location

March 10 May 12, 2014 Mondays, 6:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. Harmon Hall, Room 233

Professor Contact Information Mr. Stewart Dahlberg WSDahlberg@lindenwood.edu (C) 314-537-2209 Office Hours Hours by appointment

Textbooks, Materials and Resources

Required: th International Business: Environments and Operations 14th ed, by Daniels, Radebaugh, and Sullivan ISBN 13:978-0-13-266866-8 Students are expected to have Internet access and use standard business software including Word and PowerPoint. Students may be directed to get additional readings either through links provided by the professor or by accessing widely available print or electronic sources. Students will be expected to read commonly available business news publications and websites

Catalog Course Description

This course provides students with an overview of global business and trade within the framework of todays dynamic business environment. The course also looks at how historical perspectives influence and shape current events. Topics to be covered include globalization, trade theories, governmental influence on trade, cross national trade agreements and an introduction to capital markets and foreign exchange. The course also examines how businesses interact with the cultural, political, ethical, legal, and economic environments of multiple nations. An overview of international business strategies is also provided. Students will be expected to demonstrate understanding of these concepts and issues through various applications

Course Level Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:

Discuss the development of world trade from an historical economic perspective Identify and explain the key environmental factors which influence International Business operations Exhibit an understanding of trade theories Exhibit an understanding of the nature and influence of cross-national trade agreements Identify and explain internal organizational issues which must be considered in a global context Understand aspects of ethical decision making in transnational settings Discuss how International Business, Internationalization and Globalization are presented in general business sources Display the above knowledge through discussion, presentations and writing.

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Demonstrate analytical skills related to the conceptual and theoretical elements of this course

SB&E Program Core Learning Outcomes Lindenwood Mission Statement Provide values-centered programs leading to the development of the whole person an educated, responsible citizen of a global community. Lindenwood is firmly rooted in Judeo-Christian values including belief in an ordered, purposeful universe, the dignity of work, the worth and integrity of the individual, the obligations and privileges of citizenship, and the primacy of the truth. School of Business and Entrepreneurship Mission Statement Set forth below, the School of Business & Entrepreneurship complements and expands upon the Lindenwood University mission statement. In furtherance of the Universitys mission, the School of Business &Entrepreneurship is committed to Providing a comprehensive core curriculum of business subjects. Instilling a strong and enduring sense of ethical business practices. Providing theoretical tools and analytical skills for lifelong use. Developing the students communication and presentation skills. Offering major fields of study to equip students for specialized careers. Providing opportunities to supplement classroom education with real world experience. Expanding the students geographical and cultural horizons for success in an increasingly global economy. Instilling the entrepreneurial model as an essential component of American free enterprise. Fostering the scholarship of teaching, application, integration, and discovery among its students and faculty, as appropriate Course Content or Major Topics
Historical perspective on world trade Environmental aspects of International Business Organizational issues of operating in a global economy

Grading
As outlined in the Graduate Catalog, students may earn grades of A, B, C, or F A represents outstanding work in quality; it indicates the student has shown initiative, skill and thoroughness and has displayed originality in thinking B is awarded for work of high quality, well above average C indicates average work and satisfactory completion of course requirements F indicates ones course work has been unsatisfactory and no credit is given AF indicates ones course work has been unsatisfactory, the st udent stopped attending the class and no credit is given Grading of case write-ups will be handled in the following manner:

Thorough answering of all the questions with additional insights to the topics/issues using excellent mechanics (grammar, spelling, citations if appropriate) = Excellent = 100%. Clear answers for all questions with minimal mechanical errors = Good = 90%. Mixed quality of answers with a variety of writing errors = Acceptable = 80%. Minimal effort put into very basic answers; presence of significant (highly distracting) writing errors = Poor = 70%. Anything of lower quality = Unacceptable = 0

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The overall grading scale for assignments is: A 90-100 % B 80-89 % C 70-79 % F 69% or less Final course grades are rounded to whole numbers using basic mathematical principles. For example, an 89.23 is recorded as an 89, which is a B, and an 89.54 is recorded as a 90, which is an A. Scoring/Grading Components NOTE: All students are expected to communicate well in writing. Your work will be judged for writing quality as well as for content. Poor writing may result in a lower grade than you might otherwise have received. All written assignments may be subject to submission to anti-plagiarism software such as TurnitIn. Evaluated components in this course: Total of 700 points.

Quizzes 7 total 30 points each = Total of 210 points of the final course grade Case Study 3 total25 points each = Total of 75 points of final course grade. Country Presentations- Powerpoint 35 points = Total of 35 points of final course grade Assigned special topic papers- 2 total- 30 points each= Total of 60 points of final grade International Project Final Paper 1 total 120 points = 120 points of final course grade. Comprehensive Final Exam 200 points = 200 points of final course grade

Activities
This course includes analysis and discussion of concepts. Students are expected to be prepared for class, with an understanding of general concepts from the readings.

University Policies and Guidelines This class is governed by Universitys published policies and guidelines in the Undergraduate Catalog and the Student Handbook. The following policies are of special interest:

Academic Honesty Policy Academic dishonesty is a serious offense to oneself and ones colleagues. Students wishing to maintain formal membership in the Lindenwood learning community must display the high level of integrity expected of all its members. According to Lindenwood Universitys Academic Honesty policy, names of students found guilty of cheating or plagiarizing will be sent to the Associate Provost. A first offense of academic dishonesty may result in a reduced or failing grade on the assignment or test or failure in the course. A second offense will result in expulsion from the University.

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Cheating Cheating shall be defined by Lindenwood University as disseminating or receiving answers, data, or other information by any means other than those expressly permitted by the instructor. Examples of cheating include, but are not limited to, the following: A. Copying answers, data, or other information (or allowing others to copy) during an examination, quiz, or laboratory experiment or on homework or any other academic exercise. B. Assuming another individuals identity or allowing another person to do so on ones own behalf for the purpose of fulfilling any academic requirement or in any way enhancing the students grade or academic standing. C. Using any device, implement, or other form of study aid during an examination, quiz, laboratory experiment, or any other academic exercise without the faculty members permission. Source for quotation: http://www.daltacollege.edu/dept/ar/catalog/current/11842.htmhttp://www.deltacollege .edu/dept/ar/catalog/cat0910/index.htm Plagiarism Plagiarism is defined as the presentation of someone elses ideas or words as your own. Whether deliberate or accidental, plagiarism is a serious offense (Fowler and Aaron 680). Each of the following is a type of plagiarism and must be avoided in all academic work: Copying directly from a source without quotations and source citation; Paraphrasing or summarizing another's idea without attribution; Changing a sentences structure but copying words; Changing a sentences words but copying its basic structure; Using audio, video or other media sources without acknowledgement; Submitting a paper written by another student and claiming it as your own; Using information obtained through interviewing an expert on the subject without attribution; Purchasing or downloading a paper from another source and claiming it as your own; Collaborating excessively on an essay with another person; Submitting an essay that was previously written for another class without the consent of both professors (Plagiarism Defined 1). Works Cited Fowler, H. Ramsey, and Aaron, Jane E. The Little, Brown Handbook. New York: Pearson Longman Press, 2004. Plagiarism Defined: Part 3. Plagiarism Tutorial: Indiana State University Library. 15 June 2004. Indiana State University. 10 June 2005 <panther.indstate.edu/tutorials/plagiarism/defined3.html>. Lying/Deception Deception, in either written or oral form, directed at University personnel by a student for the purpose of improving his/her own academic or financial standing or that of another student is subject to disciplinary action as part of the Lindenwood University Academic Integrity policy.

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Authorship Verification For all assignments completed entirely or in part out of class, the instructor reserves the right to interview the student about the work to verify authorship. A student who is unable to demonstrate a basic understanding of the submitted work will be reported for academic dishonesty and an appropriate penalty will be applied. Withdrawals

A grade of W indicates that the student withdrew from a class with no effect to the students GPA. A student wishing to withdraw from a class for a grade of W may do so by completing an Add/Drop form and securing the signature of his or her advisor and course instructor before the appropriate deadline. If the student misses the first Withdrawal deadline, a second date, set at the 60% mark of the semester, term, or quarter, marks the deadline to apply for a W or WF. A grade of WP indicates that a student wishing to withdraw from a class was passing the course at the time of the request to withdraw; a grade of WF indicates that the student was failing the course at the time of the request to withdraw. Neither WP nor WF will affect the students GPA. Disability Statement: Lindenwood University is dedicated to providing academic accommodations and support services, within its resources, to ensure qualified students with disabilities the opportunity to pursue higher education. The University is committed to meeting the full intent and spirit of anti-discrimination laws, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act, by providing support and opportunities to students with disabilities in all activities, programs, and services offered. Students with disabilities who would like to request services should contact the Coordinator for Campus Accessibility Services. If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodations for participation in this course, you need to contact the Student Support and Accessibility Coordinator at 636-949-4510 and notify your professor during the first week of class so that accommodations can be made. Reasonable accommodations will be made to ensure that disabled students have a fair opportunity to perform at their potential. Students are responsible for providing the instructor with a Campus Accessibility Faculty Notification Form specifying classroom accommodations. Your academic advisor can also help with this process. Copyright Policy It is the intent of Lindenwood University that all members of the University community comply with the provisions of the United States Copyright Law. This Copyright policy serves to uphold the Universitys commitment to protecting the principles of intellectual property, as well as, protect the rights of its faculty to make appropriate use of copyrighted works for acceptable educational purposes. This policy applies to all University faculty, staff, and students who wish to make use of copyrighted works, whether in print, electronic, or other form. Implicit in this policy is the Fair Use Act which applies across the board to uses in the traditional classroom environment and the TEACH Act which is an exception to the Fair Use Act for distance learning. Students may not distribute copies of copyrighted materials to other students. This includes such things as PowerPoints, handouts, podcasts, etc. Class Policies Attendance Policy All students at Lindenwood University are expected to attend all classes and class activities for which they have enrolled. Graduate evening programs are designed for motivated
learners who take responsibility for their education. In a nine week program, it is assumed that a student will not miss any classes. However, recognizing that graduate students may be working adults, one absence may be compensated for (at the instructors discretion) through additional

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assigned work. Two unexcused absences will result in a grade drop. Three unexcused absences are unacceptable, as three missed classes is equivalent to missing one third of a nine-week term. A student with three or more unexcused absences may, at the discretion of the professor, fail the course and be required to re-take it. (Note that excessive absences will also jeopardize international students F-1 visa compliance.)

Late Work Policy

Late components, if accepted, are subject to a 10% penalty for each DAY it is late (i.e. a 100% project would be a 90% maximum points if accepted the next day and 80% maximum points if accepted 2 days later). Extensions on assignments are granted on a case-by-case basis and for extenuating circumstances only. Make-ups of in-class deliverables : Make-ups will be allowed only in the case of extenuating circumstances such as impossible-to-change business travel, documented illness or a death in the family.

Writing Style Policy

Specific instructions will be given for each written assignment. All citations are to be done in MLA format. Please use 12 point font and double spacing on written assignments, unless otherwise directed.

Other Class Specific Policies

Communication with professor: All students are responsible for checking their Lionmail accounts regularly. If there is need for outside-of-class communication either with the class as a whole or individual students, this is the channel that will be used. The best way to contact me is via e-mail. Please use proper grammar, punctuation and spelling when e-mailing, as communication between professors and students is considered formal and should be professional in tone and format. Safeguards: Back up every piece of work you do on disk, save it in an online format and / or make a hard copy. If you experience computer difficulties, you are responsible for solving your own technical problems and ensuring your assignments are delivered on time. For extra protection, save a copy of all your work until Final Grades are submitted

Subject to Change This course syllabus is subject to change if the instructor deems it necessary in order to accomplish the course objectives.

Course Calendar
The student is responsible to read all chapters and chapter materials - they may be on exams. However, not all chapter content will be discussed during class time.

Topics Week 1
Monday, March 10, 2014

Readings, Assignments, Exams Read Chapters 1, 5 and 12 First Night Assignment Please select an article that discusses business ethics as it applies to an international business situation. This can pertain to any country in the world. Please write a brief 1-2 pg synopsis of the article to turn in and be prepared to discuss in class. Please staple the article to your paper.

- General introduction to international business and its effects on society today and shaping the society of tomorrow. Review methodology for selecting a country for business expansion. Introduction to data analysis we will use for country risk assessment (international project) due in class # 8. Please bring a laptop to class, as we will explore different online sources that will assist you in your research.

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Topics Week 2
Monday, March 17, 2014

Readings, Assignments, Exams

Read chapters 2 and 3 Quiz Materials from Class # 1

The world as we know it is in a constant state of flux, in part due to the changes that are constant taking place within a society. This class will explore the anthropological basis for how we form our views of the world, how that translates into forming a society and how that cultural prospective can be used to make business decisions when locating or doing business with another country. We will also compare political and legal systems and practices around the globe.

Assignment select a country from the list providedin class for your Powerpoint presentations due starting in class # 3. This will also be your country for your risk assessment due on class # 8

Monday, March 24, 2014

Read chapters 4, 9 and 10 Doing business internationally requires an ability to understand the fundamentals of the economic environment in which we live and work. We will investigate the principles of global exchange rates, the fundamentals of market-based economics and how using exchange rates can impact a companys financial performance. 4
Monday, April 7, 2014

Quiz Materials from class # 2 Assignment Assigned Country Powerpoint Presentations due 1520 minutes

Read Chapters 6 and 13 Quiz - Materials from class # 3 Assignment Case Study # 1 Pg 88 China- Complicated Risks, Big Opportunities 2-3 pgs Assignment Country Powerpoint Presentations due 15-20 minutes, as assigned Read Chapters 11, 16 and 17 Quiz - Materials from week 4 Assignment - Case Study # 2 Pg 24 Riding the Tide of Growth: Carnival Cruise Lines 2-3 pages

Best practices for operating import or export businesses. How do companies actually run their operations and what principles can they practice to improve business performance. What are the effects of international trade on the worlds societies and the mobility their citizens within their own countries and across borders?

Monday, April 14, 2014

How do we market our products and services internationally? Do we need to change product design to meet local market expectations, What kind of pricing strategy is the best to pursue? What differences can we expect with regard to distribution systems and promotional practices? What are the different strategies for penetrating global markets and how do we decide which is best? How does the international value chain differ from its domestic counterpart and how does management address those differences?

Monday, April 21, 2014

Read Chapters 18 and 19

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Topics Week

Readings, Assignments, Exams

Controls in accounting and finance functions are essential to the success of any business. This week, we will explore the differences between US and world standards and practices for both functions. We will discuss the move toward a common worldwide accounting platform and how companies can use international financing vehicles to move funds from between countries and how to protect company profits derived from international operations.

Quiz - Materials from class # 5 Assignment - Case Study # 3 Pg 513 A Little Electronic Magic at Alibaba.com 2-3 pages Assignment Special Topic- 2-3 pg paper on free trade Agreements Assignment Country Powerpoint Presentations due 15-20 minutes, as assigned

Monday, April 28, 2014

Read Chapters 7, 14 and 20 Quiz - Materials from week 6 Assignment Country Powerpoint Presentations due 15-20 minutes, as assigned
Assignment Special Topic -WTO paper 2-3 pages

Working in an international environment can be frustrating as well as rewarding. Hiring the right person for the job is an essential ingredient for success. We will investigate the world of international HR, what kinds of assignments are available and what financial rewards are offered for those international deployments. Lastly, what are the effects of local and foreign government policies on a companys ability to operate profitably and freely across international borders.

Monday, May 5, 2014

Read Chapters 8 and 15 Quiz Materials from week 7 Assignment - Written International

What has the WTO done for business around the globe? What effects do trade agreements have on facilitating easier international business transactions? We will explore trade agreement past, present and future and their effects on the global business environment. We will look at the different types of business collaborative opportunities exist and how companies use them to advantage. We will also discuss the various organizational structures different companies use when conducting international business. 9
Monday, May 12, 2014

Project Due at the beginning of class 12-15 PAGES MINIMUM REQUIRED, REFERENCE PAGE REQUIRED

Comprehensive final exam

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