Introduction to International Business (IBI101)
Vietnamese title: Nhập môn kinh doanh quốc tế
Credits: 3

Description:
Introduction to International Business is designed to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental principles and practices of conducting business in a globalized economy. It explores the dynamic interplay of socio-cultural, economic, technological, and political-legal factors that shape the international business environment. Students will gain insights into the strategies and techniques for entering and operating in foreign markets, including trade policies, global supply chains, and cross-border management. A key feature of this course is the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) tools and applications, enabling students to analyze international market trends, optimize decision-making processes, and develop innovative solutions to real-world business challenges. By the end of the course, students will be prepared to navigate the complexities of international business with a forward-thinking, technology-driven approach.

Learning outcomes:
Recognize the key issues of globalization, and the national differences in political, economic, legal systems and culture
Apply AI to analyze global market trends and consumer sentiment, optimize solutions, and critically address bias, risks, and ethical responsibilities.
Demonstrate understanding about the ethical, corporate social responsibility, and sustainability faced by international business, and explaination how global managers can incorporate such issues into their decision making
Demonstrate understanding about the global trade and investment environment in which international business occurs
Describe characteristics of the foreign exchange market, different theories relating to exchange rate and how to manage foreign exchange risks
Identify the different global strategies and entry modes that firms use to compete in the global marketplace
Explain how firms can perform their key functions including global production, global supply chain management, global marketing, global research and development to compete and succeed in the international business environment
Evaluate external environment of a specific foreign market
Propose the suitable entry mode for a specific company to enter foreign market.
Demonstrate attitude to adapt to differences and complex issues in doing international business

Student tasks:
- Attend at least 80% of contact hours in order to be accepted to the final examination
- Actively participate in class activities
- Fulfill tasks given by instructor after class
- Use their own laptop in class only for learning purpose
- Read the textbook in advance
- Access the course website (www.flm.fpt.edu.vn) for up-to-date information and material of the course, for online supports from teachers and other students and for practicing and assessment.

Tools:
Websites:
http://globaledge.msu.edu/
www.doingbusiness.org
https://www.weforum.org/
http://www.tradeport.org/index.php
www.myownbusiness.org/s13/index.html
www.wto.org

Materials:
description: International Business - Competing in the Global Marketplace Global
author: Charles W. L. Hill
publisher: McGraw-Hill
published_date: 2022
edition: 14th
description: https://www.coursera.org/learn/ai-for-everyone
publisher: Coursera
description: https://www.coursera.org/learn/introduction-to-ai
publisher: Coursera
description: https://www.coursera.org/specializations/ai-foundations-for-everyone
publisher: Coursera

Assessments:
category: Class participation and preparation
type: on-going
weight: 10.0
note: in class, by instructor
category: Group Presentation
type: on-going
weight: 15.0
question_type: CLO1, CLO2, CLO3, CLO4, CLO5, CLO6, CLO7, CLO8, CLO9, CLO10
no_question: * The whole class is divided into groups from 4 to 6 students. * Each group is assigned by the lecturer to do a topic.* Each group will deliver their presentation in front of the class in 45 minutes (including Q&A and evaluation of lecturer)Time: 45'/group
grading_guide: * The lecturer can select topic(s) in any chapter in the course. * The assignment should require the students to demonstrate their acquainted knowledge which student obtained in the delivered chapters, and their ability to apply such knowledge in giving recommendations/proposal.
note: in class, by instructor
category: Progress Test 1
type: on-going
weight: 15.0
duration: 40'
question_type: CLO1, CLO2
no_question: Multiple choicesMarked by Computer or a suitable format
knowledge_and_skill: 40
grading_guide: Cover Chapter 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
note: in class, by instructor
category: Progress Test 2
type: on-going
weight: 15.0
duration: 40'
question_type: CLO3, CLO4
no_question: Multiple choicesMarked by Computer or a suitable format
knowledge_and_skill: 40
grading_guide: Cover Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10
note: in class, by instructor
category: Progress Test 3
type: on-going
weight: 15.0
duration: 40'
question_type: CLO5, CLO6
no_question: Multiple choicesMarked by Computer or a suitable format
knowledge_and_skill: 40
grading_guide: Cover Chapter 13, 15, 17, 18
note: in class, by instructor
category: Final exam
type: Final exam
weight: 30.0
duration: 60'
question_type: CLO1, CLO2, CLO3, CLO4, CLO5, CLO6, CLO7, CLO8, CLO9
no_question: Multiple choicesMarked by Computer
knowledge_and_skill: 50
grading_guide: The question will cover the lectures, class discussions, activities, exercises, and textbook.
note: by exam board,
using computer

Schedule:
session: Introduction
Chapter 1. Globalization
learning_outcomes: IT
materials: IBI101ch1
session: Introduction
Chapter 1. Globalization (cont)
learning_outcomes: I
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materials: IBI101_AI Integration Guide_FA25
session: Chapter 1. Globalization (cont)
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session: Chapter 1. Globalization (cont)
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session: Chapter 2. National Differences in Political, Economic, and Legal Systems
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materials: IBI101ch2
session: Chapter 2. National Differences in Political, Economic, and Legal Systems (cont)
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session: Chapter 3. National Differences in Economic Development
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materials: IBI101ch3
session: Chapter 3. National Differences in Economic Development (cont)
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session: Chapter 4. Differences in Culture
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materials: IBI101ch4
session: Chapter 4. Differences in Culture (cont)
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session: Chapter 4. Differences in Culture (cont)
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session: Chapter 4. Differences in Culture (cont)
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session: Chapter 5. Ethics, Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability
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materials: IBI101ch5
session: Chapter 5. Ethics, Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability (cont)
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session: Chapter 5. Ethics, Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability (cont)
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session: Chapter 5. Ethics, Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability (cont)
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session: Review Chapter 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
session: Progress Test 1
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session: Chapter 7: Government Policy and International trade
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materials: IBI101ch7
session: Chapter 7: Government Policy and International trade (cont)
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session: Chapter 7: Government Policy and International trade (cont)
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session: Chapter 7: Government Policy and International trade (cont)
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session: Chapter 8: Foreign Direct Investment
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materials: IBI101ch8
session: Chapter 8: Foreign Direct Investment (cont)
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session: Chapter 8: Foreign Direct Investment (cont)
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session: Chapter 8: Foreign Direct Investment (cont)
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session: Chapter 9: Regional Economic Integration
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materials: IBI101ch9
session: Chapter 9: Regional Economic Integration (cont)
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session: Chapter 9: Regional Economic Integration (cont)
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session: Chapter 9: Regional Economic Integration (cont)
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session: Chapter 10. The Foreign Exchange Market
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materials: IBI101ch10
session: Chapter 10. The Foreign Exchange Market (cont)
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session: Chapter 10. The Foreign Exchange Market (cont)
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session: Chapter 10. The Foreign Exchange Market (cont)
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session: Review Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10
session: Review and Progress Test 2
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session: Chapter 13: The Strategy of International Business
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materials: IBI101ch13
session: Chapter 13: The Strategy of International Business (cont)
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session: Chapter 13: The Strategy of International Business (cont)
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session: Chapter 13: The Strategy of International Business (cont)
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session: Chapter 15. Entering Developed and Emerging Markets
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materials: IBI101ch15
session: Chapter 15. Entering Developed and Emerging Markets (cont)
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session: Chapter 15. Entering Developed and Emerging Markets (cont)
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session: Chapter 15. Entering Developed and Emerging Markets (cont)
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session: Chapter 17: Global Production and Supply Chain Management
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materials: IBI101ch17
session: Chapter 17: Global Production and Supply Chain Management (cont)
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session: Chapter 17: Global Production and Supply Chain Management (cont)
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session: Chapter 17: Global Production and Supply Chain Management (cont)
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session: Chapter 18. Global Marketing and Business Analytics
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materials: IBI101ch18
session: Chapter 18. Global Marketing and Business Analytics (cont)
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session: Chapter 18. Global Marketing and Business Analytics (cont)
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session: Chapter 18. Global Marketing and Business Analytics (cont)
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session: Review Chapter 13, 15, 17, 18
session: Progress Test 3
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session: Group presentation
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session: Group presentation
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session: Group presentation
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