2009-2010 Undergraduate Catalog

All programs offered by the Foster College of Business Administration, Bradley University, are accredited by the AACSB International: The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.

International Business Course Descriptions

Introduction to international events, other cultures, and the globalized nature of business environments. Presentations from various international groups on campus. Participation in international cultural events in the community. Pass/Fail.

Overview of sociocultural, religious, historical, economic, and political contexts as these impact ways that business is conducted in China. Examination of the blend of traditional value systems, Communist ideology, and global modernization as influences on contemporary commercial practices in and with China. In-country visits to observe cultural sites and business activities. Prerequisites: ECO 100 or ECO 221 (or equivalent); sophomore standing.

Overview of sociocultural, religious, historical, economic, and political contexts as these impact ways that business is conducted in India. Examination of the blend of traditional value systems and global modernization as influences on contemporary commercial practices in and with India. In-country visits to observe cultural sites and business activities. Prerequisites: ECO 100 or ECO 221 (or equivalent); sophomore standing

Overview of anthropological, cultural, religious, historical, economic and political contexts in which Mexican business takes place. Examination of the blending of indigenous and European influences on modern-day Mexican commercial practices. In-country visits to observe cultural sites and commercial interactions. Prerequisites: ECO 100 or ECO 221 (or equivalent); sophomore standing.

Contemporary international business patterns; emphasis on how international is different from domestic. Management of strategic international activities for an exporting firm or a multinational corporation. How international business is affected by countries�f social systems; the interface among nations, states, and firms conducting foreign business. Alternative ways that international business may evolve. Prerequisites: ECO 100 or 221; ECO 222; junior standing.

Financial characteristics of international business. International exchange, liquidity, markets, investments, and banking, in context of historical development, environmental characteristics, economic factors, political systems, and legal constraints. Emphasis on exchange rate exposure management. Cross listed as FIN 323. Prerequisite: ATG 158; ECO 222; junior/senior standing.

Adjustments in the world monetary economy including the balance of payments adjustments and equilibrium and disequilibrium in the foreign exchange markets. Cross listed as ECO 390. Prerequisites: ECO 100 or 222; junior standing.

Welfare implications of international trade; balance of payments; equilibrium and disequilibrium; external and domestic policy effects on the balance of payments and welfare; international trade and financial cooperation among nations. Cross listed as ECO 391. Prerequisites: ECO 100 or 221; ECO 222; junior standing.

Topics of special interest which may vary each time course is offered. Topic and prerequisites stated in current Schedule of Classes. Repeatable for a maximum of 6 hours credit under different topics. Prerequisites: junior standing; consent of instructor.

Preparation of international market and mode of entry assessments by student consulting teams for small and medium-sized client firms; introduction of frameworks for developing international business plans. Prerequisites: IB 306 and senior standing.

Issues related to developing strategy, marketing plans and managing human resources in international markets; adaptation of the marketing mix to diverse national and regional economic, legal-political and cultural settings; multinational business organization and control issues. Prerequisites: IB 306, BMA 352 and MTG 315 or equivalents; senior standing. Students with credit in IB/MTG 346 may not take IB 407.

Issues related to managing and leading diverse teams in multicultural national and cross national environments in both developed and emerging economies; development of international management philosophies and guidelines for adapting leadership styles in selected cultural settings. Prerequisites: IB 306 and BMA 352 or equivalents; senior standing or consent of instructor.

May be repeated for a maximum of 3 semester hours. Prerequisites: junior/senior standing and approval of international business coordinator.