IGESS (Institute for Global Economics and Social Sciences)

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MAN300ZA(経営学 / Management 300)
International Business

EYO Shiaw Jia

Class code etc
Faculty/Graduate school IGESS (Institute for Global Economics and Social Sciences)
Attached documents
Year 2021
Class code A6346
Previous Class code
Previous Class title
Term 春学期授業/Spring
Day/Period 火3/Tue.3
Class Type
Campus 市ヶ谷 / Ichigaya
Classroom name
Grade 3~4
Credit(s) 2
Notes
Open Program
Open Program (Notes)
Global Open Program
Interdepartmental class taking system for Academic Achievers
Interdepartmental class taking system for Academic Achievers (Notes)
Class taught by instructors with practical experience
SDGs CP
Urban Design CP
Diversity CP
Learning for the Future CP
Carbon Neutral CP
Chiyoda Campus Consortium
Category General Education Courses/総合教育科目
Global Open Program/グローバルオープン科目
Faculty Sponsored Department Global and Interdisciplinary Studies

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Outline and objectives

Learning and applying principles of international business.
Globalization will continue to impact international activities and influence local outcomes. A major driver of globalization is the continuous growth of international business. In this course, students will learn concepts, processes and strategies of international business management. Emphasis will be on issues impacting international business and how companies conduct business to compete successfully in the global market.

Goal

The goal of this course is to understand the environment of international business, and its advantages and disadvantages, while developing critical thinking skills by analyzing the practicality of issues relating to international business.

Default language used in class

英語 / English

Method(s)(学期の途中で変更になる場合には、別途提示します。 /If the Method(s) is changed, we will announce the details of any changes. )

This course is taught primarily through lecture and discussions. Feedback is given during class time or through tools such as HOPPII or email. Interactive class participation is encouraged. Please note that the teaching approach may vary according to which threat level we are at: at level 1, 70% of this course will be held on campus, though at level 2, 50% will be held on campus.

Active learning in class (Group discussion, Debate.etc.)

あり / Yes

Fieldwork in class

なし / No

Schedule

※各回の授業形態は予定です。教員の指示に従ってください。

1:Introduction and Overview

Introduction to the course

2:Key Concepts of International Business

What is international business?

3:Globalization of Markets and Internationalization of the Firm

Dimensions and drivers of market globalization

4:The Environment of International Business

Ethics and cultural environment of international business

5:Case Studies: Harley Davidson and Siemens

Discussion of case studies and presentations

6:Government Intervention

Rationale and instruments of government intervention

7:Case Studies: Airbus, Boeing and Russell Corporation

Discussion of case studies and presentations

8:Emerging Markets, Developing Economies and Advanced Economies (1)

Understanding emerging markets

9:Emerging Markets, Developing Economies and Advanced Economies (2)

Potential, risks and challenges of emerging markets

10:International Monetary and Financial Environment

Exchange rates, currencies, monetary and financial system.

11:Strategy and Organization in the International Firm

Integration-responsiveness framework.

12:Case Studies: Lenovo and Nissan

Discussion of case studies and presentations

13:International Business Issues

Debates of current issues in international business

14:Final Exam & Wrap-up

Assessing the understanding of the subject

Work to be done outside of class (preparation, etc.)

Download and print out the handouts before each class. Read the assigned chapters in the textbook and complete any assignments given. Preparatory study and review time for this class are 2 hours each.

Textbooks

Cavusgil, Tamer S., Knight, Gary and Riesenberger, John. International Business: The new Realities, 4th Edition, Prentice Hall, 2016.

References

Further materials will be provided by the instructor.

Grading criteria

Students will be evaluated based on class participation (20%), assignments (15%), group presentation (20%) and final exam (45%).

Changes following student comments

Not applicable.

Others

Students who are interested to take this course, must attend the first week of class. A selection process will be conducted during the first week prior to the enrollment of this course.
Knowledge of business or economics is desired.

Prerequisite

None