SYLLABUS FOR
INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS
Term: Spring 2003-3
Course Number: ECN
480
Instructor: Mr. George Grzesiowski
Office Phone: (219) 473-4283
E-mail: ggrzesiowski@ccsj.edu
Home Phone: (219) 362-1696 grzz@csinet.net
Office Hours: To be announced
Course Time: Directed
Study, to be arranged
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 and investment flows among
nations.
ECO 210-211, MTH 160 (or
equivalent), or consent of program director.
Since your learning is my
primary concern, it is imperative that anything preventing you from learning be
discussed. Please feel free to make an
appointment with me or call me so that I can help you keep on track.
Textbooks: International Business, Ball & McCulloch, ninth
edition, Irwin 2004.
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.
Calumet
College of St. Joseph adheres to citation guidelines as written in the
Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, Fourth Edition. A
copy is available from the Calumet College of St. Joseph bookstore. This text
outlines 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. Note: Degree Completion Division
(DCD) students should consult the DCD Student Handbook for information on DCD
withdrawals.
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).
Class Policy on Attendance:
Directed
Study
Class Policy For
Assignments:
Assignments must be turned in on schedule. Answers to chapter questions must be typed.
Assigned cases are to be typed and must address the questions which follow each case.
Student Responsibilities:
It is expected that students will be present on test days. If unavoidable circumstances prevent attendance the test can be made up at the instructor’s discretion. A 10% late penalty will be assessed for all unexcused absences. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the instructor and make arrangements to make up the exam.
All students, no matter what their educational background, life/work experience, have something to offer that will enrich our class. As instructors we not only encourage participation, but rely on it. As students, you should demand it, not only of yourselves, but also of your classmates. Our class is only as good as we make it.
Classroom behavior – The student is expected to treat the instructor and his/her fellow students with respect and courtesy at all times. This means giving your full attention – no private conversations, no catching up on homework assignments, no naps.
Course Objectives:
Upon
completion of this program, it is expected that students will:
1.
Demonstrate
mastery of the theories, principles and practices of management and the ability
to apply qualitative and quantitative tools for effective decision-making.
2.
Be
able to engage the methods of inquiry and analysis of the liberal arts and
sciences in relationships to the specific situations and problems of management
in order to becomes 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.
Assessment:
Research
Project 30%
of grade
Mini-Cases 40%
of grade
Chapter
Questions 30%
of grade
100%
Grading Scale:
A:
93-100 A-: 90-92 B+: 88-89 B: 82-87
B-: 80-81 C+: 78-79
C:
72-77 C-: 70-71 D+: 68-69
D: 62-67 D-: 60-61
F: 59 & below
International Business
Project
Objective: To create a business opportunity for an American consumer product in a foreign country.
Project
Outline:
1. Size of market (demographics, socioeconomic state, urban/rural).
2. Socio-cultural acceptance or product-adaptation necessary?
3. Legal/bureaucratic environment. (imports, local manufacture, taxation)
4. Competition in market.
5. Economic and political climate for foreign business.
6. Methods for marketing and distribution.
7. Managerial and labor climate.
8. Financial viability (profit margin, currency translation, profit repatriation).
This report will essentially cover all topics in the outline plus an introduction (country and product) and recommendations. The report will be typewritten, about 20 pages (double spaced) and will have an appendix that contains exhibits. Examples are maps of the country, tables and charts.
Class Date Topic-Assignment
Week/Monday
1 1/12 Chapter
1 Rapid Change
Min-Case
1.1
2 1/19
Chapter 2 Trading and Investing
Mini-Case 2.1
3 1/26
Chapter
3 Economic Theories
Mini-Case 3.1
4 2/2 Chapter
4 Dynamics of International Economics
Mini-Case
4.1
5 2/9 Chapter
5 Monetary System
Mini-Case
5.1
6 2/16 Chapter
6 Financial Forces
Mini-Case
6.1
7 2/23 Chapter
7 Economic & Socioeconomic Forces
Mini-Case
7.1
Chapter
8 Physical & Environmental Forces
Mini-Case 8.1
8 3/1 Chapter
9 Socio-cultural Forces
Mini-Case
9.1
Chapter
10 Political Forces
Mini-Case
10.1
9 3/8 Chapter
11 Legal Forces
Min-Case
11.1
10 3/15 Chapter
12 Labor Forces
Mini-Case
12.2
Chapter
13 Competitive Forces
Mini-Case 13.1 (just read)
11 3/22 Chapter
14 International Strategy
Mini-Case
14.2
12 3/29 Chapter
15 Markets
Mini-Case
15.1
Chapter
16 Marketing
Mini-Case
16.2
13 4/5 Chapter
17 Import/Export Practices
Mini-Case
17.2
14 4/12 Chapter
18 Human Resources Management
Mini-Case
18.1
Chapter
19 Financial Management
Mini-Case
19.1
15 4/19 Project
Due