IBUS 1305 0340 - INTRO TO INTL BUSINESS & TRADE

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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE

COURSE SYLLABUS

 

 

COURSE AND INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

 

 

Course title:  Introduction to International Business and Trade

Course prefix, number, and section number:  IBUS 1305 0340

Semester/Year of course:  Spring 2026

Semester start and end dates: 01/12/26 to 05/09/26

Modality: Online (Asynchronous)

Class meeting location, days, and times:  No class meetings

Lab meeting location, days, and times:  Does not apply

Semester credit hours:  3

 

Course Description: 

 

The techniques for entering the international marketplace. Emphasis on the impact and dynamics of sociocultural, 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. 48 lecture hours. At the conclusion of the course a student will be able to: Explain terms used in the international business environment; and discuss internal and external factors influencing the conduct of international business.

 

Course prerequisites: None

 

Required course materials:

 

  • Course textbook is “Global Business Today” by Charles Hill.  2024 Release.  McGraw-Hill

  • Textbook publisher electronic access card (McGraw-Hill CONNECT) for course resources IS required to complete quizzes and other assignments from Day One of this class.  This access provides access to an electronic course textbook (E-Book).  Paperback books (if available) are not discouraged but electronic access IS essential. 

 

Professor Info:  David Wozniak, MBA

Office location: Corinth Campus, Suite 313-C-07

Telephone number: 940-498-6473

Email address: dwozniak@nctc.edu

 

Office hours for students:

  • Mon 9:30am-3:00pm (by appointment, walk-in, or via WebEx)
  • Tue 10:00am-11:00am and 12:30pm-2:30-pm (by appointment, walk-in, or via WebEx)
  • Thu 11:00am-12:30pm, and
  • Other times by appointment using WebEx

 

SYLLABUS CHANGE DISCLAIMER

 

The faculty member reserves the right to make changes to this published syllabus if it is in the best interest of the educational development of this class. Any such changes will be announced as soon as possible in person and/or writing—and with a syllabus version update where possible.

 

 

SUMMARY OF COURSE ASSIGNMENTS

 

 

List of graded assignments:

  1. Application-Based Assignment (ABA) #01: Globalization
  2. ABA #02: SAFI Hair
  3. ABA #03: Clean's Micro
  4. ABA #04: Culture
  5. ABA #05: Ethics
  6. ABA #06: International Trade
  7. ABA #07: Foreign Direct Investment
  8. ABA #08: Regional Economic Development
  9. ABA #09: Exchange Rates
  10. ABA #10: Global Strategy
  11. ABA #11: International Monetary Fund [Reaches back to Ch. 11 as there is no Ch. 13 topic.]
  12. ABA #12: Exporting & Importing
  13. ABA #13: Global Marketing Strategy
  14. Ch. 01 Quiz (Quiz #01): Globalization
  15. Ch. 02 Quiz (Quiz #02): National Differences in Political, Economic, & Legal Systems
  16. Ch. 03 Quiz (Quiz #03): National Differences in Economic Development
  17. Ch. 04 Quiz (Quiz #04): Differences in Culture
  18. Ch. 05 Quiz (Quiz #05): Ethics, Corporate Social Responsibility, and Sustainability
  19. Ch. 06 Quiz (Quiz #06): International Trade Theory
  20. Ch. 07 Quiz (Quiz #07): Government Policy & International Trade
  21. Ch. 08 Quiz (Quiz #08): Foreign Direct Investments (FDI)
  22. Ch. 09 Quiz (Quiz #09): Regional Economic Integration
  23. Ch. 14 Quiz (Quiz #14): Exporting, Importing, and Countertrade
  24. Ch. 17 Quiz (Quiz #16): Global Marketing & Business Analytics
  25. Ch.10 Quiz (Quiz #10): Foreign Exchange Market
  26. Ch.11 Quiz (Quiz #11): International Monetary System
  27. Ch.12 Quiz (Quiz #12): Strategy of International Business
  28. Ch.13 Quiz (Quiz #13): Entering Developed & Emerging Markets
  29. Ch.16 Quiz (Quiz #15): Global Marketing & Business Analytics
  30. Course Reflection Paper (CRP) Extra Credit [This may not be offered. Confirm with instructor during Week 13.]
  31. Discussion Forum (DF #01a): France - Initial Post*
  32. Discussion Forum (DF #01b) - Response Posts**
  33. Discussion Forum (DF #02a): China Mixed Economy - Initial Post*
  34. Discussion Forum (DF #02b) - Response Posts**
  35. Discussion Forum (DF #03a): India & Econ Transform - Initial Post*
  36. Discussion Forum (DF #03b) - Response Posts**
  37. Discussion Forum (DF #04a): India Country Focus - Initial Post*
  38. Discussion Forum (DF #04b) Response Posts**
  39. Discussion Forum (DF #05a): Pakistan - Initial Post*
  40. Discussion Forum (DF #05b) Response Posts**
  41. Discussion Forum (DF #06a): Trump Trade Wars -  Initial Post*
  42. Discussion Forum (DF #06b) Response Posts**
  43. Discussion Forum (DF #07a): Greece - Initial Post*
  44. Discussion Forum (DF #08a): Russia - Initial Post*
  45. Discussion Forum (DF #08b) Response Posts**
  46. Discussion Forum (DF #09a): China Country Focus - Initial Post*
  47. Discussion Forum (DF #09b) Response Posts**
  48. Discussion Forum (DF #10a): Sweden - Initial Post*
  49. Discussion Forum (DF #10b) Response Posts**
  50. Discussion Forum (DF #11a): Uber's Mkt Entry Strat - Initial Post*
  51. Discussion Forum (DF #11b) Response Posts**
  52. Discussion Forum (DF #12a): Egypt - Initial Post*
  53. Discussion Forum (DF #12b) Response Posts**
  54. Discussion Forum (DF #13a): Australia - Initial Post*
  55. Discussion Forum (DF #13b) Response Posts**
  56. Discussion Forum (DF #14a): Germany - Initial Post*
  57. Discussion Forum (DF #14b) Response Posts**
  58. Discussion Forum (DF 0#7b) Response Posts**
  59. Faculty (Professor) Meeting Attended
  60. Faculty (Professor) Meeting Scheduled (Cisco WebEx link)
  61. Final Exam
  62. Semester Project - Country Snapshot Written Report (Part A)
  63. Semester Project - Part B: Market Entry Strategy Written Report
  64. Semester Project - Part B: PowerPoint Presentation of Entire Project (A + B)
  65. Semester Project Peer Evaluation - Part A
  66. Semester Project Peer Evaluation - Part B
  67. SEMESTER PROJECT:  Group Members Notification + Country Selected for Study
  68. Stated Grade Goal Assignment

 

Final grade scale: 

 

A    90%

B    80%

C    70%

D    60%

F    <60%

 

Important note on Canvas Percentage Grade:  You must be careful relying on this as it computes only with COMPLETED work only.  If there is work missed, and I have not manually input zeros for those assignments yet, the total grade percentage is NOT reliable (it overestimates your actual course grade).

 

Example:   Two 20-point quizzes have perfect scores and you have missed a 200-point paper (with no zero recorded yet), Canvas will show 100% (or an A) when the course grade really is an F.


You are responsible to align your efforts to reach your stated course letter grade goal.  If all zeros are recorded correctly and the total says 81% and you indicated a B grade goal, you are on-target.  If it reads 81% but a major assignment was missed (but no zero entered yet), you are NOT meeting your B goal as the total is NOT correct (and should not be relied on).

 

 

Late work policy:

 

I do not accept late work unless there are extenuating circumstances. Extenuating circumstances are hospitalization, death of a family member or severe illness. Work is not considered an extenuating circumstance. Students are expected to email me to request an extension prior to the due date.  Additional official documentation to substantiate your claim is required.

 

Note: Discussion posts have no make-up potential under any circumstances—use extra credit to offset beyond one automatic drop grade.  (Your peers have already full participated and there is no incremental value for “making up” a late discussion.)

 

 

SEE CANVAS FOR THE COMPLETE COURSE CALENDAR, OUTLINE (I.E., BASIC SCHEDULE), DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF GRADED WORK (E.G.,DUE DATES SUMMARY (DDS)), AND OTHER RELATED MATERIAL.  THE BASIC SCHEDULE AND DDS LISTS ALL ITEMS. PLEASE SEE THE “SYLLABUS” AREA IN CANVAS TO SEE/DOWNLOAD THESE ITEMS IN ADDITION TO THE LONG SYLLABUS (ESPECIALLY IF YOU ARE USING THE SHORT SYLLABUS POSTED ON MyNCTC).  NOTE: THE DDS DATES CONTROL (SUBJECT TO AN LMS (CANVAS) ANNOUNCEMENT THAT PREEMPTS A DATE IN THE DDS). 

 

 

COURSE POLICIES

 

 

Academic Integrity Policy:

All work needs to be your own.  Use of any outside help (like AI) must be disclosed.

 

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 of being engaged in academic dishonesty.  See Student Handbook, “Student Rights & Responsibilities: Student Conduct”.    

 

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tool Instructor Policy: 

 

AI use, in ANY capacity, is NOT allowed unless you get specific written permission from me.  You must request this (Canvas messaging best over college email) at least one-week in advance of the assignment.  Also, you must follow the college policy on AI (more in College Policies section) at ALL times and following this directive too:

 

I consider AI assistance (only in grammar improvement help ONLY and not analysis/description) an external source and expect that it will be included in the References section of your paper as the first entry.  Concept:  FULL disclosure.

 

I consider failing to get AI-use permission in advance for an assignment, and not formally disclosing in an assignment itself, as an academic dishonesty infraction in violation of institution policies.  The assignment, on the first infraction, will earn a zero (and I have the right to award negative points instead of a zero).  Also, NO extra credit points will be allowed for the entire semester.  A second infraction will result in a formal report to college administration and, possibly, me administratively dropping you from my course.

 

IF you do get my permission to use an AI tool for writing improvement (spelling/grammar only), you must provide your original submission to the tool.  The original submission needs to be as an Appendix to your paper/assignment.  Said another way:  I must be able to audit what was originally submitted.  Also, you must provide a comparative reflection statement identifying no fewer than SIX improvements made and what your personal takeaways are on each of those six improvements.  Here, you use the tool’s outcome to improve your skills/knowledge.  I must be able to clearly see this.

 

Note:  NO permission will be granted for assignments due in the first TWO (and possibly THREE) weeks of a sixteen-week class.

 

 

Attendance Policy: 

Weekly attendance IS recorded for ALL courses for online work. Hybrid classes have two attendance entries per week, one for in-person attendance and the second for online work completion during the week. Students must attend more than 75% of all classroom sessions to successfully complete this course.

 

If you are NOT attending (in any capacity, e.g., online and/or in-person), I have the right to administratively drop you from the course.  This will be done after three weeks of no attendance OR before the drop deadline.  While I may reach out to you in advance, I offer no warranty that I will always notify you in advance of an administrative drop.  You must make your academic progress a priority such that if you are having a problem, you reach out to me first and do so early.

 

Withdrawal Policy:

A student may withdraw from a course on or after the official date of record. It is the student’s responsibility to initiate and complete a Withdrawal Request Form.

 

NCTC professors have the right to administratively drop students from class.  If you are still failing within two weeks of the drop deadline and you fail to drop, I will drop you on my own.  This will be without formal notice.  NOTE: Through the Early Alert process (started typically weeks before), you should just know this outcome is coming unless you ask me for help in sufficient time that you can improve your grade.

 

CAUTION: As failing to participate impacts my institutional effectiveness rating negatively, I will withdraw a non-participating student.

 

Last day to withdraw from the course with a “W” is:  March 30, 2026

 

 

Core Objectives: 

Have students study to learn both listed Student Learning Outcomes below as well as the various chapter-specific learning outcomes from each course week.

                                                               

Student Learning Outcomes: 

At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

 

LO1      Explain terms used in the international business environment

LO2      Discuss internal and external factors influencing the conduct of international business

 

 

 

COLLEGE POLICIES

 

 

 

 

ADA STATEMENT

NCTC will adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations and guidelines with respect to providing reasonable accommodations to afford equal educational opportunity. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the Office for Students with Disabilities to arrange appropriate accommodation.  See the OSD Syllabus Addendum.


AI STATEMENT

Absent a clear statement from a course instructor, use of or consultation with generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or other similar technologies shall be treated analogously to assistance from another person, agency, or entity. In particular, using generative AI tools to substantially complete an assignment or exam is not permitted. Students should acknowledge the use of generative AI (other than incidental use) and default to disclosing such assistance when in doubt.

 

When students use generative AI to replace the rigorous demands of personal engagement with their coursework, it runs counter to the educational mission of the college and undermines the heart of education itself. Artificial Intelligence, large language models, and other such technologies hold promise for deploying knowledge in service to others and accelerating the discovery of new knowledge. However, such technology poses new challenges to pedagogy and to integrity. Within the context of the teaching mission of the college and consistent with the Student Code of Conduct, the authority to define the appropriate use, study, and deployment of these technologies rests with the faculty.

 

Individual course instructors, in coordination with their divisions, set policies regulating the use of generative AI tools in their courses, including allowing or disallowing some or all uses of such tools. Course instructors will set such policies in their course syllabi and clearly communicate such policies to students. Students who are unsure of policies regarding generative AI tools are encouraged to ask their instructors for clarification.

 

STUDENT HANDBOOK

Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the Student Handbook.

 

STUDENT SERVICES

NCTC provides a multitude of services and resources to support students.  See the Student Services Syllabus Addendum for a listing of those departments and links to their sites.

 

 

QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS

 

 

The student should contact the instructor to deal with any questions, concerns, or complaints specific to the class.  If the student and faculty are not able to resolve the issue, the student may contact the chair or coordinator of the division.  If the student remains unsatisfied, the student may proceed to contact the instructional dean.

 

Name of Chair/Coordinator: Teresa Laman

Office location: Corinth Campus, Suite 170

Telephone number: 940-498-6263

E-mail address: tlaman@nctc.edu

 

Name of Instructional Dean: Debbie Huffman

Office location: Gainesville Campus

Telephone number: 940-668-3357

E-mail address: dhuffman@nctc.edu

 

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