WHAT PERCENTAGE OF THE CONTENT IN COURSE 2 IS SIMILAR TO COURSE 1


COURSE 1

Faculty:

Faculty of Business

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Overview
This overview course is designed to expose business majors to salient
dimensions of the worldwide business activity of international firms. In general,
international firms are defined as small and medium-sized enterprises whose
current and/or future operations transcend national boundaries; these
enterprises can be “for-profit” as well as “not-for-profit” organizations.
ADMN 417 explores key international business dimensions in terms of their core
concepts, and highlights the business and social implications of these core
concepts from the perspective of managers and public-policy makers. The
course introduces students to international business “hot” topics such as global
social responsibility, but emphasizes a Canadian perspective on these topics.
When appropriate, ADMN 417 includes material on non-profit and nongovernmental organizations.

Outline
Unit 1: Macro-Level Influences on International Business
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Lesson 1: Globalization

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Lesson 2: Cross-cultural Business

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Lesson 3: Politics, Law and Business Ethics

Unit 2: International Business and International Firms
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Lesson 4: International Trade

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Lesson 5: Regional Economic Integration

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Lesson 6: Foreign Direct Investment

Unit 3: Configuring Firms for International Business

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Lesson 7: Analyzing International Opportunities

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Lesson 8: Selecting and Managing Entry Modes

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Lesson 9: International Human Resource Management

Learning outcomes
After you have completed this course, you should be able to
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demonstrate a basic understanding of the ideas, theories, and methods of
international business.
recognize factors that promote and inhibit international business activity.
discuss the cultural, political, and legal context in which international
business operates.

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discuss ethical issues surrounding international business.

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recognize and analyze international business problems and offer solutions.






COURSE 2




Course Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes contribute to the achievement of Program Learning Outcomes for courses that lead to a credential (e.g. diploma). 

A complete list of Vocational/Program Learning Outcomes and Essential Employability Skill Outcomes are located in each Program Guide.


Course Specific Learning Outcomes (CLO)

Student receiving a credit for this course will have
reliably demonstrated their ability to:
CLO1

Compare the advantages and disadvantages
of globalization for every international
stakeholder.

CLO2

Describe the various political, economic and
legal systems that exist and identify the
implications for business of each system.

CLO3

Identify various dimensions of cultural norms
and variances, demonstrate how culture
affects the functions of international
business, and recommend cultural
adaptation for business success.

CLO4

Describe both ethical issues and ethical
dilemmas and recognize the factors
concerned with ethical decision making.

CLO5

Explain the various trade theories and
identify their implications for business.

CLO6

Describe the instruments of trade policy and
evaluate the rationale for government
intervention in international trade.

CLO7

Identify the possible levels of economic
integration, some of the major ones in
existence today, and the reasons for
economic integration relating them to
business opportunities and threats.

CLO8

Explain the functions of the foreign
exchange market, calculate an exchange
rate, identify the determinants of an
exchange rate forecast, and explain
exchange rate risks in international
business.



Essential Employability Skill Outcomes (ESSO)

This course will contribute to the achievement of
the following Essential Employability Skills:


EES 1. Communicate clearly, concisely and
correctly in the written, spoken, and visual form
that fulfills the purpose and meets the needs of
the audience.



EES 2. Respond to written, spoken, or visual
messages in a manner that ensures effective
communication.



EES 3. Execute mathematical operations
accurately.



EES 4. Apply a systematic approach to solve
problems.



EES 5. Use a variety of thinking skills to
anticipate and solve problems.



EES 7. Analyze, evaluate, and apply relevant
information from a variety of sources.



EES 8. Show respect for the diverse opinions,
values, belief systems, and contribution of
others.



EES 9. Interact with others in groups or teams
in ways that contribute to effective working
relationships and the achievement of goals.



EES 10. Manage the use of time and other
resources to complete projects.



EES 11. Take responsibility for one's own
actions, decisions, and consequences.