Course Overview

Course Catalog Description

This course is an entry-level overview of current world trade activities, practices, and issues. It is designed to provide the student with a basic, practical understanding of international business operations in the context of global competitiveness, regional trading blocs, and the globalization of world markets.

 

Course Learning Outcomes

Describe the purpose for the class.

• Students will be able to measure international business performance by utilizing evaluative trade concepts and tools.  This MLO will be assessed through discussion board assignments, and multiple choice quizzes.
• Students will be able to assess the opportunities and challenges of the Globalization of Business.  This MLO will be assessed through discussion board assignments, multiple choice quizzes, and video case study analysis. 
• Students will demonstrate skill in locating resources for "going international" and sources for export-import assistance.  This MLO will be assessed through discussion board assignments, and multiple choice quizzes

 

Prerequisites

This course does not require any prerequisites.

 

Course Structure

This course is organized in module units. Each unit includes multiple topics that students will explore through chapter reviews, videos and discussion boards.