Calumet College of St. Joseph

SYLLABUS FOR INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

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Term:  Spring, (022) (January 6 – April 26, 2003)

Course Number: BUS 480a

Instructor:   Professor James Fattore

Office:  Room #525

Office Phone: (219) 473-4291

E-mail:  jfattore@ccsj.edu

Office Hours: 

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

9:30a – 10:30a

1:40p – 3:00p

9:30a – 10:30a

1:40p – 3:00p

By Apt

9:30a – 10:30a

1:40p – 3:00p

9:30a – 10:30a

1:40p – 3:00p

 

Course Time: Mondays and Thursdays 12:10 – 1:40                     Room: 208

 

Course Description: The content of this course, an integrated treatment of theory, policy, and enterprise in international trade and investment, will provide the student with an understanding of the economic dynamics and policy issues of trade investment flows among nations.

 

Prerequisites:  ECN 210-211, MTH 160 (or equivalent) or consent of program director.

 

Learning Outcomes/ Competencies:

1.       The student will understand theory, policy and enterprise in international investment.

2.       The student will understand the economic dynamics and policy issues of trade and investment flows among nations.

 

Management Program Goals: The Management Program offers a B.S., an A.S., and a Certificate in Management. The Management Program is designed to help students develop skills, knowledge, and values related to becoming competent managers and successful candidates for entry into graduate school.

 

Management Program Objectives:

Upon completion of the program, it is expected that students will:

1.       Demonstrate master of the theories, principles and practices of management and have developed the ability to use qualitative, quantitative and information technology tools for effective decision-making;

2.       Be able to engage the methods of inquiry and analysis of the liberal arts and sciences in relationship to the specific situations and problems of management in order to become a reflective practitioner;

3.       Have developed a general understanding and appreciation of the role of business and management in the local, national, and world economies;

4.       Demonstrate the capability to critically and reflectively engage ethical issues in Management, particularly questions of social responsibility and professional decision-making.

 

Textbooks: International Business, Ball & McCulloch, eighth edition, Irwin 2002

 

Assessment:

Exams (four exams)                                                                   70% of grade

Class participation/collaboration/attendance/assignments                   30% of grade

                                                                                                                100% of grade

Class Policy for Assignments:

1.       Students will be expected to bring their case solutions to the class discussions.

Reading assignments should be completed before attendance in class.

2.       Written assignments will not be accepted after the date due.

3.       Only unsatisfactory case solutions will be returned.

4.       Cases must be TYPED or WRITTEN IN INK on 8 ½ by 11-inch paper.

Typed cases must be double-spaced and typed only on one side of the paper.

5.       Books for a book report should be approved by the instructor.

6.       Although office hours are posted, the instructor will be available for individual or group counseling at ANYTIME upon request.

7.       If for any reason you decide to withdraw from the course, write a letter of explanation to the Registrar so that a “W” and not an “F” will appear on your school records.

 

A to A-

100-90  

B+ to A-

89-80 

C+ to C-

79-70    

D+ to D-

69-60

F

Below 60

Grading Scale:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class Policy on Attendance:

1.       Attendance is taken each class period.

2.       Students are permitted to miss the equivalent of six (6) classroom contact hours without questions.

3.       The missing of the seventh (7) contact hour elicits a warning to the student that any more absences may result in the lowering of the final grade by at least one letter grade, and/or the student will be required to complete an additional assignment (s) for the course of study.

 

Course Outline:

1/6 – 1/09

Introduction & Chapter 1

1/13 – 1/16

Chapter 2

1/20 – 1/23

Chapter 3

1/27 – 1/30

Chapter 4                 Periodical Report #1

2/30 – 2/06

Chapter 5                     Test I – Chapters 1-5

2/10 – 2/13

Chapters 6 & 7

2/17 – 2/20

Chapters 8 & 9         Periodical Report #2

2/24 – 2/27

Chapter 10                   Test II – Chapters 6-10

3/3 – 3/6

Chapters 11 & 12

3/10 – 3/13

Chapter 13               Periodical Report #3

3/17 – 3/20

Chapters 14 & 15        Test III – Chapters 11-15

3/24 – 3/27

Chapters 16 & 17

3/31 – 4/3

Chapters 18 & 19

4/7 – 4/10

Chapter 20                Periodical Report #4

4/14 – 4/26

Test IV – Chapters 16-20

*NOTE: Test dates will be announced one week in advance.

Test I – Chapters 1-5                          Test III – Chapters 11-15

Test II – Chapters 6-10                      Test IV – Chapters 16-20

 

Center for Academic Excellence:

Tutoring assistance is free to all students of Calumet College of St. Joseph. Call the Center for Academic Excellence (CAE), to make an appointment at 473-4287. The Center has experienced and well-trained tutors in most subject areas to help students who are struggling in a course or who are doing well and would like to do better. Regular weekly tutoring sessions are likely to improve your grade.

 

Statement of Plagiarism:

If an instructor or other Calumet College of St. Joseph personnel find that a student has plagiarized or been involved in another form of academic dishonesty, the instructor or other personnel may elect to bring the matter up for judicial review. The maximum penalty for any form of academic dishonesty is dismissal from the College. The procedures for judicial review are listed under the section of CCSJ handbook that addresses student grievances. (Academic Planner 2001/2002 p.27)

 

Citation Guidelines:

Calumet College of St. Joseph adheres to citation guidelines as prescribed by the particular discipline (i.e., MLA, APA, and Chicago Manual of Style or Turabian.).  All of these guidelines are available in the Calumet College of St. Joseph library or bookstore.  These texts outline how to cite references from a variety of sources, including electronic media.

 

Withdrawal from Classes Policy:

After the last day for class changes has passed (see College calendar), students may withdraw from a course in which they are registered with permission from the faculty member conducting the course. A written request detailing the reason(s) for the withdrawal must be filed with the Registrar. Written request for withdrawal must be received by the Registrar by the last day of classes prior to the final examination dates specified in the catalogue. Written requests may be mailed to the Registrar or faxed to the College fax number 219-473-4259. Students are to make note of the refund schedule when withdrawing from courses. The request is forwarded to the faculty member, who makes the final determination to accept or deny the request. If the request is honored, the student will receive notification of official withdrawal; if denied, the notification will indicate why the withdrawal is disallowed.

 

An official withdrawal is recorded as a "W" grade on the student's transcript. Dropping a course without written permission automatically incurs an "F" grade for the course (see Refund Schedule).

 

“We are to provide an atmosphere of God’s love by the way we walk, talk and treat each other. This is a vital part of our mission as a Christian college.” (Brother Gabriel 4/98)