International Business Syllabus

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SYLLABUS

MAN 1502-International BusinessCredit Hours: 3

Dr. John Suprihanto, MIM.

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Phone: (0274) 514007 HP: 081931171008 Office: 84510-6 ext. 187Room S.112; Office Hours: Wednesday & Thursday by appointment

Economic and Business Faculty, Gadjah Mada University

Course Description

This course focuses on an integrated view of business with an international emphasis. It

aims to provide students with a comprehensive and balanced overview of the interwovennature of international business disciplines and principles. This course also aims to provide

students with an in-depth exploration of international business organizations and help them

appreciate the importance of the linkages between the internal operations of aninternational business and its external environment.

This course is designed to equip students with knowledge, concept, theory, technique, and

organizational processes related to the field of international business. Within this course,

the basic understanding of what International Business is will be emphasized, as well itsfunction, the level of International Business and its necessary skills.

As international managers will not immune to the environmental factors in making

managerial decisions, the course is also designed to provide students with understanding ofinternal and external international environment forces and their impacts to the organization.

It is widely and strongly believed that having comprehended knowledge and utilizes the

right technique and practice in international business in making decision and action will

improve the effectiveness of the international organization.In order to deal the above phenomena righteously, students in this course is required to

prepare rigorously the study material which at the end will be their basis in makinginternational managerial decisions.

The Objective of the CourseAfter the completion of the course, students are expected to be able to:1. Identify and describe basic concept, theory and technique in the field of international

business.

2. Develop sensitivity and ability to scan the environmental forces that impacting theinternational organization life.

3. Discuss and compare different models and approaches to understanding the firm,evaluating these in the context of the international business environment, and exploringthe impact of key environmental factors on decision making and international

organizational behavior.

4. Understand and critically evaluate alternative theories of international strategy andcompetencies and international competitive advantage

5. Discuss and compare the different entry methods to international market.

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6. Identify the sources of export counseling and explain why firms export and problem

areas of exporting

7. Understand and critically evaluate why there are differences between domestic andinternational marketing.

8. Understand the organizational dimensions that must be considered when selecting

organizational structures and explain why the design of organizational structure isimportant to international companies.

9. Understand and critically evaluate the relationship between competitive strategies and

HR management approaches in international business.10. Understand how currency value changes affect international business transactions and

know about financial management tools

11. Understand supply chain management, the relationship with design and describe the

global sourcing arrangements and appreciate the importance of the added costs ofglobal sourcing

Course Material

Main Reference:Ball, McCulloch, Frantz, Geringer, and Minor, 2006,International Business, 10th Edition,

McGraw Hill, New York

Other Material:

1. Paper articles and other source of information2. Actual case illustration and analysis

Student Responsibilities:1. Students are expected to come to the class with proper preparation by reading all

material required in every session

2. Contribute to the creation of academic climate by actively participate in thediscussion lead by facilitator.3. Listen the lecture, summarize and make notes of important items that student are

interested to be discussed for their own benefits.

4. Do all course assignments.

AbsenteeismStudents are expected to attend all the scheduled meetings on time. Late attendance isconsidered contravening academic process and climate. Absenteeism policy follows the

regulation stipulated by academic office. Allowance to skip the class of no more than 25%

is designed to accommodate unexpected events beyond the control of students. It is not a

right that students should take or exercise.

Learning MethodThis method of learning is a particular type of learning methods under the student-centeredlearning paradigm (SCL+PLUS). This SCL approach was improved by UGM: the student-

teacher aesthetic role-sharing paradigm (STAR). In this approach, students are active

learners to find and construct their own knowledge. The lecturer serves as a facilitator tohelp students achieve learning objectives and develop managerial skills (i.e. motivational

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skills, leadership skills, communication skills). The class time will be devoted to discuss

any concepts, theories, materials and issues that students cannot fully comprehend by their

own reading on the topic. To encourage them to participate in the discussion, students willbe picked up randomly to answer questions and be scored on the basis of their answer and

readiness. The STAR emphasizes on aesthetic role-sharing; it means the harmonious

relationship between teacher and students.

GradingA students grade is based on total score of all grading components. The composition ofgrade components is as follow:

No. Component Measurement based %

1 Class Discussion & Participation

(CDP)

quantity & quality05

2Weekly Assignments (WA)

current issues @ 2 pages/10x: FEBUGMS1IUP_IBWAno_no name

student no10

3 Quiz (Q) 2 questions/ closed book/10x: 10

4 Small Group Discussions ( SGD) Group @ 5-6 members/10x 10

5Mid-Term Assignment (MTA)

Group @ 4-5 members: two articles-critical review:FEBUGMS1IUP_IBMTA_no name student no

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6 Mid-Term Examination (MTE) 5 questions/essay/closed book 15

7 Final Examination (FE) 5 questions/essay/closed book 15

8 Final Assignment & Presentation

(FAP)

Group: the international business plan (IBP):

FEBUGMS1IUP_IBFAB_no name student no20

Exam. Mid-term and final exam Ujian are conducted to assess the learning process toward

the many concepts and theories in the field of management. The type of exam is essayquestions and designed primarily to stimalte the comprehensive understanding.

Paper Asiggnment. The objective of this assignment is to synthesize the thoughts, values,

course materials, and library research applied in managerial and specific problem

experienced by managers. Students is obliged to prepare and submit the report that mirror

the result of their thought and systematic analysis toward the application of the concept andtechnique in management field in real managerial situation in the firm. The evaluation of

the MTA and paper is based on the following factors: (a) the clarity of managerial problem;

(b) the quality of analysis and the proposed solution; (c) the technique and format ofwriting; and (d) the integration and understanding of course materials.

Academic HonestyThe academic life prospers due to its adherence to honesty and integrity. Plagiarism,

cheating and other types of academic misconduct are not tolerated in the FEB-UGM. The

faculty together with students assumes responsibility to assure that learning integrity worksand absorb by the member. The assignment and exam the students submitted must be the

work of every student unless otherwise stated by facilitator that student must collaborate

with other student.

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Course OutlineClass Topic Targeted Learning Goals Refr. Activity &

Assignmentka rs coms cols ls ec ic

1 Introduction to Course & Text

Rapid Change of Global Business

x x x Ch. 1 CDP

2 Trading and Investing in International Business

Economic Theories of International Business

x x Ch. 2

Ch. 3

CDP, WA1,

Q1, SGD1

3 Dynamics of International OrganizationsUnderstanding the International Monetary System

x xx

xx

Ch. 4Ch. 5

CDP, WA2,Q2, SGD2

4 Socio-cultural Forces

Physical and Environmental Forces

x x x x x x Ch. 6

Ch. 7

CDP, WA3,

Q3, SGD3

5 Economic and Socioeconomic Forces

Political Forces

x x x x x x Ch. 8

Ch. 9

CDP, WA4,

Q4, SGD4

6 Legal Forces

Financial Forces

x x

x

x

x

x

x

x x

x

Ch.10

Ch.11

CDP, WA5,

Q5, SGD5

7 Labor Forces

International Strategy

x

x

x

x x

x

x

Ch.12

Ch.13

CDP, WA6,

Q6, SGD6

Mid Term-Examination MTE & MTA

8 Assessing and Analyzing MarketsMarket Entry Methods

x x x Ch.14Ch.15

CDP, WA7,SGD7

9 Export and Import PracticesMarketing Internationally

x x x Ch.16Ch.17

CDP, Q7,SGD8

10 Organizational Structure and Design

Human Resources Management

x x x x Ch.18

Ch.19

CDP, WA8,

Q8, SGD9

11 Financial Management

Implementation of international business

Global Operations Management

x x x x Ch.20

Ch.21

CDP, WA9,

Q9, SGD10

12 Presentation Group 1

Presentation Group 2

x x x x x x x IBP

IBP

IBP

WA10, Q10,

FAP1

13 Presentation Group 3Presentation Group 4

x x x x x x x IBPIBP

IBP

FAP2

14 Presentation Group 5Presentation Group 6

x x x x x x IBPIBP

IBP

FAP3

Final Examination FE & FA

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