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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title:
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Introduction to International Business & Trade
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Course Prefix & Number:
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IBUS 1305
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Section Number:
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401
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Semester/Year:
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SP 20
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Semester Credit Hours:
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3
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Lecture Hours:
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48
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Lab Hours:
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0
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Course Description (NCTC Catalog):
The course is designed for the business student to explore the techniques for entering the international marketplace. Emphasis will be placed on the impact and dynamics of socio-cultural, demographic, economic, technological, and political-legal factors in the foreign trade environment. Topics include patterns of world trade, internationalization of the firm, and operating procedures of the multinational enterprise.
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Course Prerequisite(s): None
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Required Course Materials:
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Global Business Today
C.Thomas Hill & G. Thomas Hull
11th edition & CONNECT Access
ISBN-1-978-1-260-08837-3 Bound Edition
ISBN-1-978-1-260-78061-1 Loose-leaf Edition
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Teresa Laman
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Campus/Office Location:
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Corinth Campus, Room 313
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Telephone Number:
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940-498-6263
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E-mail Address:
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tlaman@nctc.edu
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OFFICE HOURS
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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6 – 7 am Online
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12:30 – 3:30 pm
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12:30 – 3:30 pm
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12:30 – 3:30 pm
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5 – 6 pm Online
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5 – 6 pm Online
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5 – 6 pm Online
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5 – 6 pm Online
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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (From Academic Course Guide Manual/Workforce Education Course Manual/NCTC Catalog
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At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
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Explain terms used in the international business environment
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Discuss internal and external factors influencing the conduct of international business
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GRADING CRITERIA
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# of Graded Course Elements
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Graded Course Elements
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Percentage or Point Values
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8
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Case Studies
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15%
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14
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Chapter Assignments & Activities
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10%
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14
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CONNECT Quizzes
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20%
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4
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Exams
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30%
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1
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International Country Expansion Project w/presentation
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25%
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Totals
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100%
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A
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90% - 100% (900 - 1000 Points)
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D
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60% - 69% (600 – 699 Points)
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B
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80% - 89% (800 – 899 Points)
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F
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0 – 59% (0 – 599 Points)
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C
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70% - 79% (700 – 799 Points)
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COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE (Major Assignments, Due Dates, and Grading Criteria)
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WK
1
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Chapter 1: Globalization
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Chapter 1 – Homework/Quiz/Exercise
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2
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Chapter 2: National Differences in Political economic and Legal Systems
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Case Study 1
Chapter 2 – Homework/Quiz/Exercise
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3
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Chapter 3: National Differences in Economic Development
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Chapter 3 – Homework/Quiz/Exercise
International Paper – Location Selection
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4
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Chapter 4: Differences in Culture
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Chapter 4 – Homework/Quiz/Exercise
Case Study 2
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5
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Chapter 5: Ethics, Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability
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Chapter 5 – Homework/Quiz/Exercise
Exam 1 (Ch 1 - 5)
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6
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Chapter 6: International Trade Theory
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Chapter 6 – Homework/Quiz/Exercise
Case Study 3
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7
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Chapter 7 Government Policy and International Trade
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Chapter 7 – Homework/Quiz/Exercise
Case Study 4
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8
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Chapter 8: Foreign Direct Investment
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Chapter 8 – Homework/Quiz/Exercise
Global Expansion Project Part 1 Due
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Spring Break
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9
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Chapter 9: Regional Economic Integrations
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Chapter 9 – Homework/Quiz/Exercise - Case Study 5
Exam 2 (Ch 6 – 9)
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10
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Chapter 10: The Foreign Exchange Market
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Chapter 10 – Homework/Quiz/Exercise
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11
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Chapter 12: The Strategy of International Business
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Chapter 12 – Homework/Quiz/Exercise
Case Study 6
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12
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Chapter 13: Entering Developed and Emerging Markets
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Chapter 13 – Homework/Quiz/Exercise
Exam 3 (Ch 10 , 12 & 13)
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13
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Chapter 14: Exporting, Importing, and Countertrade
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Chapter 14 – Homework/Quiz/Exercise
Case Study 7
International Paper Due
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14
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Chapter 15: Global Productions & Supply Chain
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Chapter 15 – Homework/Quiz/Exercise
International Project Due
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15
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Chapter 16 – Global Marketing and Business Analytics
International Project Presentations
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Chapter 16 – Homework/Quiz/Exercise
Case Study 8
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16
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International Project Presentations
Exam 4
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See Final Exam Schedule
Exam 4 – (Ch 14-16) - Online
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Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered. All absences are considered to be unauthorized unless the student is absent due to illness or emergencies as determined by the instructor. It is the student responsibility to provide documentation as to the emergency for approval and judgement by the faculty member. Approved college sponsored activities are the only absences for which a student should not be held liable and only when provided by a college official ahead of the absence. Valid reasons for absence, however, do not relieve the student of the responsibility for making up required work. Students will not be allowed to make up an examination missed due to absence unless they have reasons acceptable to the instructor. A student who is compelled to be absent when a test is given should petition the instructor, in advance if possible, for permission to postpone the exam. Student will be dropped from a class by the Registrar upon recommendation of the instructor who feels the student has been justifiably absent or tardy a sufficient number of times to preclude meeting the course’s objectives. Persistent, unjustified absences from classes or laboratories will be considered sufficient cause for College officials to drop a student from the rolls of the College. From Board Policy FC (LOCAL)
Classroom Sections Attendance:
There are 32 classroom session in this semester. Students must attend at least 75% of all sessions to successfully complete this course. A sign-in sheet will be available for each class session. Students who miss more than 8 classes will have a 5% penalty assessed to their final grade.
Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is April 3, 2020_.
DISABILITY SERVICES (Office for Students with Disabilities)
The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides support services for students with disabilities, students enrolled in technical areas of study, and students who are classified as special populations (i.e. single parents).
Support services for students with disabilities might include appropriate and reasonable accommodations, or they may be in the form of personal counseling, academic counseling, career counseling, etc. Furthermore, OSD Counselors work with students to encourage self-advocacy and promote empowerment. The Counselors also provides resource information, disability-related information, and adaptive technology for students who qualify.
If you feel you have needs for services that the institution provides, please reach out to either Wayne Smith (940) 498-6207 or Yvonne Sandman (940) 668-4321. Alternative students may stop by Room 170 in Corinth or Room 110 in Gainesville.
CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA (For classes in the Core)________
o Communication
o Mathematics
o Life and Physical Science
o Language, Philosophy & Culture
o Creative Arts
o American History
o Government/Political Science
o Social and Behavioral Sciences
o Component Area Option
REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES (For classes in the Core)
o Critical Thinking
o Communication
o Empirical and Quantitative
o Teamwork
o Personal Responsibility
o Social Responsibility
o Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)
o Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
X WECM Course
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook and published online.
Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, academic falsification, intellectual property dishonesty, academic dishonesty facilitation and collusion. Faculty members may document and bring charges against a student who is engaged in or is suspected to be engaged in academic dishonesty. See Student Handbook, “Student Rights & Responsibilities: Student Conduct.”
QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS
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Name of Chair/Coordinator:
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Dr Cherly Furdge
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Office Location:
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Corinth Campus
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Telephone Number:
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940-498-6238
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E-mail Address:
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cfurge@nctc.edu
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Name of Instructional Dean:
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Debbie Huffman
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Office Location:
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Gainesville Campus
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-3357
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E-mail Address:
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dhuffman@nctc.edu
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