LOYOLA COLLEGE
SELLINGER SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Summer Session I, 1999

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course focuses on the external environments that affect cross-boarder business transactions, including cultural, political, economic, and legal environment factors. Students learn to integrate international frameworks for trade, foreign investment, and foreign exchange transactions. (Taken from Loyola Catalog)

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Upon completion of this course your will be able to:

1. Define international business and how it differs from domestic business.
2. Describe how countries differ from each other with regard to their political, economic, legal, and cultural institutions.
3. Understand the international trade and investment environment.
4. Understand the foreign exchange market and the international monetary system.
5. Enhance your communication skills and apply these skills in class exercises, homework assignments, and a project.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

Exams

There will be a midterm exam and a final exam. The final exam will not be cumulative. Both exams will be in-class and closed-book.

Unexcused absence from an examination will result in a zero (0) grade for that exam. Make-up exams will be given only if the student’s absence has been excused by the instructor in advance. In cases of illness, a written excuse from the physician will be required. Cheating will not be tolerated and will result in a course grade of F.

Project

Each individual will produce a Country Profile. You will select a country in which you have an interest and might possibly wish to engage in future international business activites. You will develop a clear and concise Country Profile consisting of a 10-12 page written paper and a 6-10 minute oral presentation. The purpose of the project is to perform a thorough assessment of the business climate in the country chosen for analysis. Guidelines for the project will be distributed during the second week of class.

Class Participation

Class participation is divided into two areas. These activities have been diversified to address student ability and interest. Subjective activity is your contribution to the class discussions based upon readings, videos, and various class exercises. This contribution can take the form of asking thought provoking questions or providing examples of concepts discussed in class. Objective activity is primarily based on your completion of in-class exercises, case briefs, and homework assignments. Point values for these activities will vary and most activities will be graded on a pass/fail basis.

Attendance is required and expected. An attendance sheet will be distributed at the beginning of each class. Arrival after the first five minutes of class will be considered late and duly noted. It is not possible to make up class work missed due to absence. The only exceptions to this rule will be for documented (doctor's note, etc.) cases of severe illness.

The following classroom conduct guidelines are important to maintaining an environment conducive to learning. Failure to adhere to these guidelines will negatively impact your class participation grade.

1. Class will always start on time. You are expected to be there!
2. Class will always end on time. Do not leave early or "pack up" to go until class is dismissed.
3. Do not "linger" back from breaks. There will typically be a 20 minute break in the middle of class and then we will start promptly thereafter.
4. Do not eat in the classroom. This is extremely disruptive and disrespectful to your instructor and your peers. Drinks are fine.

GRADING:

The breakdown of points to determine your grades is as follows:

Grades will be given on the basis of the following final point totals:

Notes:

1. Graded exams and projects will be retained by the instructor for future reference.
2. You are responsible for all material covered and any announcement made in any class session, whether you are present or not.
3. It is possible that certain components of Class Participation will be substituted as opportunities present themselves.
4. The instructor reserves the right to make changes to the schedule should it become necessary.

CLASS SCHEDULE