An introductory survey for all majors, exploring how companies and nations operate in the global economy. Topics include the cultural, legal, financial, logistical, and ethical challenges that companies encounter in the global market and the strategies designed to address those challenges. Current global developments and company practices are emphasized.

An overview of the global economy, with an emphasis on how current developments affect international business. A brief history of foreign trade, basic international trade theory, instruments of trade policy and their economic effects, trade policies for developing nations, regional economic integration arrangements, balance of payments, and foreign exchange markets. A student may not earn credit in both ECO 3331 and INB 3332. BBA students must have a declared major to enroll in this course

A practical survey for all majors of how business practices vary across different cultures. Ways of doing business are compared and contrasted on a regional basis, including cultures in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America. Case discussion is emphasized. BBA students must have a declared major to enroll in this course.

See ENT 3350 for course information.

A survey on the formulation of international business strategy to magnify firms’ competitive advantages in global markets. Introduces basic economic frameworks to understand the relationships between policies and domestic and global strategies to guide international business decisions. BBA students must have a declared major to enroll in this course.

Legal issues relating to international business transactions. Topics include major organizations and conventions/treaties related to international business, differences between U.S. and foreign contract and employment laws, methods of entry into foreign markets such as direct foreign investment or franchising, techniques to minimize risk in international transactions, the need for cultural awareness as it affects business transactions, trade regulations including import and export requirements and tariffs, and how to resolve disputes effectively. BBA students must have a declared major to enroll in this course.

A study of the international dimensions of American enterprise and the background of the international environment. Includes international trade concepts, cultural dynamics, business customs, multinational markets, development markets, and influence of political, legal, and geographic factors on international marketing. BBA students must have a declared major to enroll in this course.

World economy with particular emphasis upon international trade system and the trend toward economic regionalism. Basic theories of international trade are developed as a framework for analysis of policy issues.

A study of international financial management, including multinational corporations (MNCs), international financial markets, international trade, foreign exchange rate, currency futures, forwards, options and swaps, currency exposures, and short- and long-term financing decisions of MNCs. With a focus on the enhancement of analytical skills based on the tools and theory of international finance, this course will promote critical thinking skills of the student. BBA students must have a declared major to enroll in this course.

Evolution of the economies of Latin America with particular emphasis on present structures and policies. BBA students must have a declared major to enroll in this course.

Description and analysis of currency markets, emphasizing their roles in the business environment. Topics include spot forward, futures, and options markets, currency, and interest rate swaps, models of exchange rate determination, the operation and relative merits of fixed and flexible exchange rate systems, and the management of exchange rate risk by business. BBA students must have a declared major to enroll in this course.

Critical analysis of current explanations of economic growth and development, involving historical aspects, policies for achieving development in emerging countries, and conditions necessary for continued growth in advanced countries. BBA students must have a declared major to enroll in this course.

A practical introduction to the regulatory requirements that firms must fulfill to participate in international trade. The course will survey the role of trade compliance in the operations of international firms, an overview of U.S. export and import regulatory regimes and agencies, discussion of selected case studies, and information on the additional requirements for a career in global trade compliance.

Internship in International Business fulfilled in cooperation with an approved organization. With the sponsoring organization, the student participates in formal training and education and directed activities in international business. BBA students must have a declared major to enroll in this course.

Independent study under the direct supervision of an international business faculty member. BBA students must have a declared major to enroll in this course.

With the permission of the chair of International Business, this course may be taken for one to six hours of credit. BBA students must have a declared major to enroll in this course.