International Business
Course Description:
From geography to culture Global Business is an exciting topic in the business community today. This course is designed to help students develop the appreciation, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to live and work in a global marketplace.
It takes a global view on business, investigating why and how companies go international and are more interconnected.
The course further provides students a conceptual tool by which to understand how economic, social, cultural, political and legal factors
influence both domestic and cross-border business. Business structures, global entrepreneurship, business management, marketing, and the challenges of managing international organizations will all be explored in this course. Students will cultivate a mindfulness of how history, geography, language, cultural studies, research skills, and continuing education are important in both business activities and the
21st century.
Course Details:
| Course Title (District): |
International Business |
| Course Title (NCES SCED) : |
International Business and Marketing |
| Course Provider : |
Genesee ISD |
| Content Provided By : |
Fuel Education LLC |
| Online Instructor Provided By : |
Fuel Education LLC |
| Standards Addressed : |
Common Core State Standards |
| Academic Terms : |
Open Entry / Open Exit |
| NCES SCED Code : |
| Subject Area : |
Business and Marketing |
| Course Identifier : |
International Business and Marketing |
| Course Level : |
High School (Secondary) |
| Available Credit : |
0.5 |
| Sequence : |
1 of 1 |
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Additional Course Information:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 810-591-4401
Additional Cost: $0.0
Additional Cost Description: Most courses have no additional costs; however some have required books or other materials that are not included in the course. Some required books or other materials may be available for checkout from schools or public libraries. See the provider's course description for required books/materials or call 810-591-4401 for assistance.
·Distinguish between domestic business and global business.
·Discuss global business dependency and importance.
·Describe basic global business activities.
·Identify various methods for getting involved in global business.
·Explain the components of the international business environment.
·Identify various measures of economic progress and development and describe the position of the United States in global trade.
·Describe some of the monetary systems around the world.
·Discuss the exchange rate system between nations.
·Describe the common European currency.
·Calculate foreign exchange rates.
·Understand and discuss global banking strategies.
·Describe laws and trade barriers that can discourage global business.
·Explain how political risks can disrupt global business activities.
·Explain government actions that can encourage global business activities.
·Identify the different levels of economic integration.
·Discuss the various arguments for and against economic integration.
·Understand the organization of the European community and its regional economic integration agreement.
·Discuss the importance of trade relations.
·Discuss the main types of trade agreements.
·Describe the goals and function of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) and the North American Free Trade
Agreement (NAFTA).
·Understand the nature of competition.
·Describe the relationship between forensic science and the criminal justice system.
·Describe the legal systems upon which international law is based.
·Explain product liability.
·Understand laws and international trade agreements that protect property rights.
·Describe when an agreement has all the components of a contract.
·Understand and discuss the litigation process.
·Discuss influences of culture on global business activities.
·Explain the role of sub-cultures.
·Understand the role of societal influences on culture.
·Describe how communication affects global business success.
·Describe various reactions to cultural differences.
·Describe the advantages and disadvantages of sole proprietorship, partnerships, and corporations.
·Explain the other forms of business ownership.
·Describe the activities, characteristics, and concerns of multinational companies.
·Identify low-risk methods for getting involved in global business.
·Identify high-risk methods for getting involved in global business.
·Learn about the elements of the marketing mix.
·Discuss the steps in the new product development process and the marketing research process.
·Identify the factors that must be considered by businesses when setting prices.
·Describe the indirect and direct channels of distribution.
·Describe the elements of the promotional mix
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Review Conducted By: Fuel Education LLC
Date of Review:
08/21/2014
Unit One: Introduction to Global Commerce
Unit Two: International Finance
Unit Three: Regional Integration
Unit Four: Trade Relations
Midterm
Unit Five: International Legal Agreements
Unit Six: Cultural Influences
Unit Seven: Global Organizations
Unit Eight: Global Logistics and Marketing
Final Exam
| Term Type |
Enrollment Opens |
Enrollment Ends |
Random Draw Date |
Enrollment Drop Date |
Course Starts |
Course Ends |
# of Seats |
Course Fee |
Potential Additional Costs |
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Open Entry / Open Exit |
07/01/2023 |
06/30/2024 |
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100 |
$270 |
$0 |
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Open Entry / Open Exit |
07/01/2023 |
06/30/2024 |
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100 |
$275 |
$0 |
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Open Entry / Open Exit |
07/01/2023 |
06/30/2024 |
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100 |
$300 |
$0 |
| Drop Policy |
Completion Policy |
Term Type |
Enrollment Opens |
Enrollment Ends |
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Enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered course completions and will be charged the final 20% payment. |
Open Entry / Open Exit |
07/01/2023 |
06/30/2024 |
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Open Entry / Open Exit |
07/01/2023 |
06/30/2024 |
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K-5: Extensions are not available.
6-12: 4-week extensions are available for $50 per enrollment (maximum 2 extensions per 18-week enrollment).
6-12: 2-week extensions are available for $25 per enrollment (maximum 2 extensions per 9-week enrollment). |
Open Entry / Open Exit |
07/01/2023 |
06/30/2024 |
Students can contact their online instructor as needed. Online instructors have posted office hours, and provide contact information.
