Course Title: International Business Management



Course no: MGT-309                                                                       Full Marks: 80+20
Credit hours: 3                                                                                  Pass Marks: 32+8
Nature of course: Theory (3 Hrs.)
Course Synopsis:      Examination and analysis of international business in its historical, theoretical, environmental, and functional dimensions. Topics include the nature and scope of international business; the institutional, socio-cultural, political, legal, ethical, and economic environments; trade, foreign investment, and development; transnational management, including global operations, strategic planning, human resources, marketing, and finance; and international business diplomacy and conflict resolution.
Goal:  To develop the student's understanding of international business and the globalization of the economy. Students will learn fundamental concepts and procedures, which will help them analyzing the international opportunities.

Course Content:
Unit 1. Introduction to International Business                                      4 Hrs.

Unit 2. Global business Environment                                                 7 Hrs.
The cultural environment, The political and legal environment, The economic environment

Unit 3. Global Trade and Investment                                                 8 Hrs.
International trade theory, Government influence on trade, Regional economic integration, Foreign direct investment, International business negotiations and diplomacy

Unit 4. Financial Environment                                                      4 Hrs.
Foreign exchange market, Determination of exchange rates

Unit 5. Choosing Where to Operate                                                  4 Hrs.
Country evaluation and selection, Collaborative strategies, Control strategies

Unit 6. Management of Business Functions                                           8 Hrs.
Marketing, Export and import strategies, Global manufacturing, Global supply chain management

Unit 7. International Finance, Accounting and Taxation                             6 Hrs.
Basic concepts of multinational companies, Multinational finance function, Multinational accounting and tax functions

Unit 8. International Human Resource Management                                    4 Hrs.

Textbooks:
Daniels, John D., Radebaugh, Lee H. and Sullivan, Daniel P., International Business Environments and Operations, Pearson Education (Singapore), India, 2004 ISBN: 81-297-0411-0

References:

    Czinkota, Ronkainen, and Moffett, International Business, 4th Edition, Dryden 1996.
     Hill, Charles, International Business: Competing in the Global Marketplace, 3rd Edition, Irwin.
     Bennett, Roger, International Business, 2nd Edition, Pearson Education
     Sharan, Vyuptakesh, International Business: Concept, Environment and Strategy, Pearson Education

Homework
Assignments: Home works shall be given to the students with emphasis on small cases.


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