BA 342

Course Code & Number

BA 342

Course Title

International Business

Level

BS

Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits

(3+0+0) 3 TEDU Credits, 6 ECTS Credits

Year of Study:

Junior

Semester:

Spring

Type of Course:

Elective

Mode of Delivery:

Face-to-face

Language of Instruction:

English

Pre-requisite / Co-requisite::

Catalog Description

Economic analysis of the forces driving international business. Competitive advantage concept. Competitive strategies. Alternative modes of market entry. Import and export through intermediaries. Contracting with suppliers and distributors. Foreign direct investment.

Course Objectives

The course emphasizes economic analysis of the forces driving international business and covers competitive advantage, competitive strategies, alternative modes of market entry, including import and export through intermediaries, contracting with suppliers and distributors, and foreign direct investment.

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon succesful completion of this course, a student will be able to
1. Select and use appropriate sources to gather information and data needed for international business decisions
2. Define key international business terms and concepts
3. Discuss the different types of economic, political, and legal systems and their impact on business
4. Compare and contrast major trade theories and trade policies and their effect on business
5. Discuss international exchange rates and their effects on global business
6. Discover the applications of econometrics tools in the business environment
7. Critically analyze the opportunities and risks associated with international business activities

Recommended Reading

1. Journal of International Business Studies. 2. Journal of Financial Economics. 3. Journal of Business Venturing. 4. Journal of Finance. 5. Related journal articles and publications.