Faculty Of Economıc, Admınıstratıve And Socıal Scıences
Busıness Admınıstratıon ( Englısh )
Course Information
| INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Code | Semester | Theoretical | Practice | National Credit | ECTS Credit |
| Hour / Week | |||||
| MAN304 | Spring | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Prerequisites and co-requisites | |
|---|---|
| Language of instruction | English |
| Type | Required |
| Level of Course | Bachelor's |
| Lecturer | Assoc. Prof. Mert Aktaş |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Suggested Subject | |
| Professional practise ( internship ) | None |
| Objectives of the Course | The objective of the course is to evaluate the different environmental aspects that international organizations face during their activities and to learn the strategies that multinationals refer while developing and sustaining their competitive advantage. |
| Contents of the Course | This course will cover the major aspects of international business environment and operations with the emphasis on its impact on the local businesses. In other words, in this course, students will learn why international business differs from domestic business, economic theories on international trade, and how managers deal with the uncontrollable forces of international environment. |
Learning Outcomes of Course
| # | Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| 1 | Will be able to explain the differences that businesses face when operating in an international versus a domestic environment. |
| 2 | Will be able to evaluate how the environments in other countries or regions significantly affect international operations. |
| 3 | Will be able to explain cultural differences and how those differences must be considered by international businesses. |
| 4 | Will be able to explain how to do research and enter international markets.. |
Course Syllabus
| # | Subjects | Teaching Methods and Technics |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Importance of International Business | Instruction and Discussion |
| 2 | Globalization of Markets and Internationalization of the Firm; Organizational Participants that make International business happen | Instruction and Discussion |
| 3 | Globalization of Markets and Internationalization of the Firm; Organizational Participants that make International business happen The Cultural Environment of International Business | Instruction and Discussion |
| 4 | Political and Government Intervention in International Business; | Instruction and Discussion |
| 5 | Regional Economic Integration Legal Systems and Regulations in National Markets | Instruction and Discussion |
| 6 | Understanding Emerging Markets, Country Presentations | Instruction and Discussion |
| 7 | Global Strategy and Organization, Country Presentations | Instruction and Discussion |
| 8 | Midterm | Exam |
| 9 | Global Market Opportunity Assessment | Instruction and Discussion |
| 10 | Exporting and Countertrade | Instruction and Discussion |
| 11 | Foreign Direct Investment and Collaborative Ventures | Instruction and Discussion |
| 12 | Global Marketing Management | Instruction and Discussion |
| 13 | International Production and Supply Chain Management | Instruction and Discussion |
| 14 | Presentations | Student Presentations and Feedback |
| 15 | Presentations | Student Presentations and Feedback |
| 16 | Final Exam | Exam |
Course Syllabus
| # | Material / Resources | Information About Resources | Reference / Recommended Resources |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | International Business: Strategy, Management and the New Realities, Cavusgil, Knight and Riesenberger, Pearson International Edition |
Method of Assessment
| # | Weight | Work Type | Work Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25% | Mid-Term Exam | Mid-Term Exam |
| 2 | 50% | Final Exam | Final Exam |
| 3 | 25% | Final Project | Final Project |
Relationship between Learning Outcomes of Course and Program Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcomes | Program Outcomes | Method of Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Will be able to explain the differences that businesses face when operating in an international versus a domestic environment. | 1͵2 | 1͵2͵3 |
| 2 | Will be able to evaluate how the environments in other countries or regions significantly affect international operations. | 1͵2͵14 | 1͵2͵3 |
| 3 | Will be able to explain cultural differences and how those differences must be considered by international businesses. | 1͵2͵3 | 1͵2͵3 |
| 4 | Will be able to explain how to do research and enter international markets.. | 1͵2͵3 | 1͵2͵3 |
Work Load Details
| # | Type of Work | Quantity | Time (Hour) | Work Load |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Course Duration | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| 2 | Course Duration Except Class (Preliminary Study, Enhancement) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| 3 | Presentation and Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Web Research, Library and Archival Work | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Document/Information Listing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Preparation for Midterm Exam | 1 | 24 | 24 |
| 8 | Midterm Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 9 | Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Midterm Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Midterm Exercise | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Final Project | 1 | 25 | 25 |
| 14 | Final Exercise | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Preparation for Final Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| 16 | Final Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 150 | ||||