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Course Code: 
ATD 326
Course Period: 
Autumn
Course Type: 
Core
P: 
3
Application: 
0
Credits: 
3
ECTS: 
7
Course Language: 
İngilizce
Course Objectives: 

This course is designed to provide students with a sound understanding of the mechanics of doing business abroad and familiarize them with unique problems, characteristics of organizations engaging in international business.

Course Content: 

Major themes addressed include the emerging New Economy, globalization, differences in the socio-economic, political and cultural environments of international business, foreign direct investment, regional economic integrations and/or blocs, global strategy, methods of entering foreign markets, global marketing, global human resource management, and the multinational companies in terms of their organizational designs, managerial practices, etc.

Course Methodology: 
1: Lecture 2: Question-Answer 3: Discussion
Course Evaluation Methods: 
A: Exam B: Presentation C: Homework

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Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes Program Learning Outcomes Teaching Methods Assessment Methods
1) Understand of the mechanics of doing business abroad and familiarized with unique problems, characteristics of organizations engaging in international business. 1,2, 4 1,2,3 A,B,C
2) Has a comprehensive, current view of international business in the twenty first century with a balance between rigorous, authoritative theory and meaningful practive within the context of a fresh, current analysis of the international business environment. 1, 2, 4 1,2,3 A,B,C
3) Prompted to engage their imagination about the future of the world by means of future scenarios and debates in contemporary international business and globalization. 1,2, 4 1,2,3 A,B,C
4) Applies the key concepts learned in the class to real life situations. 1,2,4 1,2,3 A,B,C

 

 

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT
Week Topics Study Materials
1 Introduction Orientation
2 Globalization and International Business, Chapter 1

 

Background for International Business
3 The Cultural Environments Facing Business, Chapter 2

 

 

Comparative Environmental Frameworks
4 The Political and Legal Environments Facing Business, Chapter 3

Class Discussion:

  • Subject related case which will be provided by the instructor
Comparative Environmental Frameworks & Case Analysis
5 The Economic Environments Facing Businesses, Chapter 4

Case Presentation:

  • Subject related case which will be provided by the instructor
Comparative Environmental Frameworks & Case Analysis
6 Globalization and Society, Chapter 5

Case Presentation:

  • Subject related case which will be provided by the instructor
Comparative Environmental Frameworks & Case Analysis
7 MIDTERM  
8 Governmental Influence on Trade, Chapter 7

Case Presentation:

  • Subject related case which will be provided by the instructor
Theories and Institutions: Trade and Investment & Case Analysis
9 Cross-National Cooperation and Agreements, Chapter 8

Case Presentation:

  • Subject related case which will be provided by the instructor
Theories and Institutions: Trade and Investment & Case Analysis
10 Modes of International Business (Part V: Global Strategy, Structure, and Implementation)

Case Presentation:

  • Subject related case which will be provided by the instructor
Global Strategy, Structure, and Implementation & Case Analysis
11 Marketing Globally, Chapter 16

Case Presentation:

  • Subject related case which will be provided by the instructor
Managing International Operations & Case Analysis
12 Global Human Resource Management, Chapter 20

Case Presentations:

  • Subject related case which will be provided by the instructor
Managing International Operations & Case Analysis
13 Case Presentations:
  • Subject related case which will be provided by the instructor
Case Analyses
14 Country Analysis Presentations Presentations
15 Review

 

 
16 Final Exam Comprehensive

 

 

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES
Textbook John D. Daniels and Lee H. Radebaugh, International Business: Environments and Operations, Latest Edition, Pearson.
Additional Resources Additional readings and/or list of readings will be distributed in class; i.e. topical handouts, scenarios, news clippings, journal articles, cases.

 

 

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING
Documents Power point presentations; additional readings (above) related to all concepts discussed in the class.
Assignments Five (5) homework assignments

Team Country Analysis

Team Case Analysis

Exams One midterm, one comprehensive final exam

 

 

Assessment

ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES NUMBER PERCENTAGE
Mid-term 1 60
Team Case Analysis 5 40
Total   100
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE   55
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE   45
Total   100

 

 

Course’s Contribution to Program

 

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
No Program Learning Outcomes Contribution
1 2 3 4 5  
1 Have the basic knowledge on legal, political, economic and social issues that cover the field of business administration science and specialties at international level.       X    
2 Have the knowledge of English at international institutional level to communicate effectively in written and oral.       X    
3 Improves entrepreneurship ability. X          
4 Reinforce theoretical knowledge with practice. X          
5 Associate the knowledge acquired in the sub-specialties of business science and reflect it in decision-making processes.   X        
6 Work effectively within the team and take the initiative for the success of the team.   X        
7 Act in accordance with the principles of business ethics and social responsibility and fulfill their active citizenship duties.   X        
8 Have the necessary knowledge to conduct independent study / project / research, evaluate their results, and produce creative solutions to problems.   X        

 

ECTS

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION
Activities Quantity Duration
(Hour)
Total
Workload
(Hour)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours) 16 3 48
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) 16 6 96
Mid-terms 1 8 8
Team Case Analysis 5 5 25
Final 1 8 8
Total Work Load     185
Total Work Load / 25 (h)     7,4
ECTS Credit of the Course     7

 

 

 
 

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