Course Introduction

International business refers to the trade of goods, services, technology, capital and/or knowledge across national borders and at a global or transnational scale.To conduct business overseas, multinational companies need to bridge separate national markets into one global marketplace.

Prerequisites: None

Course Learning Outcomes

Students graduating with an International Business course would be able to:

• Explain how international factors affect domestic concerns;
• Explain regional economic integration and economic and political integration;
• Explain the main institutions that shape the global marketplace;
• Explain businesses expansion abroad;
• Explain the key legal issues related to businesses operating in other countries;
• Students are expected to enhance their cognitive knowledge of global issues; interpersonal skills with individuals from various cultures, and social responsibility awareness on global issues.

Recommended Text:

International Business: Competing in the Global Marketplace, 9th/ 10th Edition by Charles Hill and G. Tomas M. Hult

Description of system of Evaluation

• Final Term Exam: 50 Marks
• Mid Term Exam: 30 Marks
• Sessional: 20 Marks
  • Attendance: 05 Marks
  • Assignment: 05 Marks
  • Project & Presentation: 10 Marks

Class Timings:

Wednesday: 11.00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Friday: 02:30 p.m. to 04:00 p.m.