[major=MKT | course_id=IBI101 | syllabus_id=13459 | semester=7 | combo=MKT_COM4 | title=Introduction to International Business]
Course ID: IBI101
Title EN: Introduction to International Business
Title VI: Nhập môn kinh doanh quốc tế
Credits: 3.0
Prerequisites: 
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.
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
Course type: coursera_hybrid
Decision: 932/QĐ-ĐHFPT dated 08/22/2025
Approved date: 2025-08-22
CLO1: Recognize the key issues of globalization, and the national differences in political, economic, legal systems and culture
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[3] category=Progress Test 1; type=on-going; weight=15.0; duration=40'; question_type=CLO1, CLO2; grading_guide=Cover Chapter 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; completion_criteria=; clos=>0
[4] category=Progress Test 2; type=on-going; weight=15.0; duration=40'; question_type=CLO3, CLO4; grading_guide=Cover Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10; completion_criteria=; clos=>0
[5] category=Progress Test 3; type=on-going; weight=15.0; duration=40'; question_type=CLO5, CLO6; grading_guide=Cover Chapter 13, 15, 17, 18; completion_criteria=; clos=>0
[6] category=Final exam; type=Final exam; weight=30.0; duration=60'; question_type=CLO1, CLO2, CLO3, CLO4, CLO5, CLO6, CLO7, CLO8, CLO9; grading_guide=The question will cover the lectures, class discussions, activities, exercises, and textbook.; completion_criteria=; clos=4
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Session 1: Introduction
Chapter 1. Globalization
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Session 2: Introduction
Chapter 1. Globalization (cont)
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Session 3: Chapter 1. Globalization (cont)
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Session 4: Chapter 1. Globalization (cont)
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CLO10: Apply AI to analyze global market trends and consumer sentiment, optimize solutions, and critically address bias, risks, and ethical responsibilities.
Session 1: Chapter 2. National Differences in Political, Economic, and Legal Systems
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Session 2: Chapter 2. National Differences in Political, Economic, and Legal Systems (cont)
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Session 3: Chapter 3. National Differences in Economic Development
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Session 4: Chapter 3. National Differences in Economic Development (cont)
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CLO2: 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
Session 1: Chapter 4. Differences in Culture
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Session 2: Chapter 4. Differences in Culture (cont)
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Session 3: Chapter 4. Differences in Culture (cont)
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Session 4: Chapter 4. Differences in Culture (cont)
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CLO3: Demonstrate understanding about the global trade and investment environment in which international business occurs
Session 1: Chapter 5. Ethics, Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability
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Session 2: Chapter 5. Ethics, Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability (cont)
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Session 3: Chapter 5. Ethics, Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability (cont)
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Session 4: Chapter 5. Ethics, Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability (cont)
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CLO4: Describe characteristics of the foreign exchange market, different theories relating to exchange rate and how to manage foreign exchange risks
Session 1: Review Chapter 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
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Session 2: Progress Test 1
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Session 3: Chapter 7: Government Policy and International trade
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Session 4: Chapter 7: Government Policy and International trade (cont)
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CLO5: Identify the different global strategies and entry modes that firms use to compete in the global marketplace
Session 1: Chapter 7: Government Policy and International trade (cont)
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Session 2: Chapter 7: Government Policy and International trade (cont)
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Session 3: Chapter 8: Foreign Direct Investment
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Session 4: Chapter 8: Foreign Direct Investment (cont)
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CLO6: 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
Session 1: Chapter 8: Foreign Direct Investment (cont)
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Session 2: Chapter 8: Foreign Direct Investment (cont)
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Session 3: Chapter 9: Regional Economic Integration
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Session 4: Chapter 9: Regional Economic Integration (cont)
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CLO7: Evaluate external environment of a specific foreign market
Session 1: Chapter 9: Regional Economic Integration (cont)
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Session 2: Chapter 9: Regional Economic Integration (cont)
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Session 3: Chapter 10. The Foreign Exchange Market
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Session 4: Chapter 10. The Foreign Exchange Market (cont)
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CLO8: Propose the suitable entry mode for a specific company to enter foreign market.
Session 1: Chapter 10. The Foreign Exchange Market (cont)
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Session 2: Chapter 10. The Foreign Exchange Market (cont)
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Session 3: Review Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10
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Session 4: Review and Progress Test 2
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CLO9: Demonstrate attitude to adapt to differences and complex issues in doing international business
Session 1: Chapter 13: The Strategy of International Business
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Session 2: Chapter 13: The Strategy of International Business (cont)
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Session 3: Chapter 13: The Strategy of International Business (cont)
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Session 4: Chapter 13: The Strategy of International Business (cont)
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Session 1: Chapter 15. Entering Developed and Emerging Markets
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Session 2: Chapter 15. Entering Developed and Emerging Markets (cont)
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Session 3: Chapter 15. Entering Developed and Emerging Markets (cont)
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Session 4: Chapter 15. Entering Developed and Emerging Markets (cont)
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Session 1: Chapter 17: Global Production and Supply Chain Management
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Session 2: Chapter 17: Global Production and Supply Chain Management (cont)
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Session 3: Chapter 17: Global Production and Supply Chain Management (cont)
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Session 4: Chapter 17: Global Production and Supply Chain Management (cont)
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Session 1: Chapter 18. Global Marketing and Business Analytics
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Session 2: Chapter 18. Global Marketing and Business Analytics (cont)
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Session 3: Chapter 18. Global Marketing and Business Analytics (cont)
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Session 4: Chapter 18. Global Marketing and Business Analytics (cont)
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Session 1: Review Chapter 13, 15, 17, 18
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Session 2: Progress Test 3
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Session 3: Group presentation
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Session 4: Group presentation
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