WAYLAND BAPTIST UNIVERSITY TUCSON CAMPUS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS SYLLABUS 1. Mission Statement: Wayland Baptist University exists to educate students in an academically challenging, learningfocused and distinctively Christian environment for professional success and service to God and humankind. 2. Course: MGMT 5326 {Section Number}, International Management 3. Term: Winter 2014-2015 4. Instructor: Dr. Charles Motzko, P.E. 5. Contact: charles.motzko@wayland.wbu.edu (520) 744-7528 (9:00am 9:00pm) 6. Office Hours: Before/After Class or by Appointment 7. Class Meets: Monday @ 6:00PM 9:40pm Tucson Campus, 6235 E. Broadway Blvd (520) 792-1506 8. Catalog Description: Role of the private business enterprise in the international economy and nature of foreign trade and direct foreign investment and their impact on income, employment, and economic growth. 9. Prerequisites: BUAD 5300. 10. Required Textbook and Resources: BOOK AUTHOR ED YEAR PUBLISHER ISBN# REVIEW International Business Ball 13th 2013 McGraw-Hill 9780077606121 Spring 16 11. Optional Materials: Course syllabus and other course materials will be posted on Blackboard, Discussion Board. Also, directed Academic Journals, Business Magazines and Websites, Newspapers, and Internet search engines results may be used. 12. Course Outcome Competencies: Graduate standing. The ability to analyze and report on business case studies. The skill to perform graduate level research using library resources related to economics, finance and marketing. The skill to generate an International Business Plan (IBP) Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to: Outline the concepts and paradigms in international management. Explore current issues in international business and distinguish between their importances in the U.S. marketplace. Explain and demonstrate risk assessment and return decisions in the international market Defend one theory of international trade. Breakdown two methods of international trade Predict the demise of international monetary systems Predict the effects of international business strategies. Develop a comprehensive international business plan. Page 1 of 6
13. Attendance Requirements: Students should attend all classes. All absences must be explained to the instructor, who will determine whether omitted work may be made up. If allowed, the late penalties may applies. When a student has three consecutive absences, in accordance with WBU policy, the instructor will advise the student and file an unsatisfactory progress/attendance report with the campus dean. Any student that misses 25 percent the of classes (3+ classes) as unexcused absences will receive a grade of F. Additional attendance policies, as defined by the instructor in the course syllabus, are considered part of the University s attendance policy. 14. Disability Statement: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), it is the policy of Wayland Baptist University that no otherwise qualified person with a disability be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any educational program or activity in the university. The Coordinator of Counseling Services serves as the coordinator of students with a disability and should be contacted concerning accommodation requests at (806) 291-3765. Documentation of a disability must accompany any request for accommodations. 15. Course Requirements and Grading Criteria: Students shall have protection through orderly procedures against prejudices or capricious academic evaluation. A student who believes that he or she has not been held to realistic academic standards, just evaluation procedures, or appropriate grading, may appeal the final grade given in the course by using the student grade appeal process described in the Academic Catalog. Appeals may not be made for advanced placement examinations or course bypass examinations. Appeals are limited to the final course grade, which may be upheld, raised, or lowered at any stage of the appeal process. Any recommendation to lower a course grade must be submitted through the Executive Vice President/Provost to the Faculty Assembly Grade Appeals Committee for review and approval. The Faculty Assembly Grade Appeals Committee may instruct that the course grade be upheld, raised, or lowered to a more proper evaluation. Incompletes: Grades of incomplete are not awarded. Late Assignments: Assignments are late if submitted after 11:30 pm on the due date. Assignments are collected each class night. Late assignments may receive a penalty. University Grading and Assessment Criteria: A 90-100 Honor Grade; clear demonstration of complete mastery of the subject B 80-89 Above Average; mastery of most course concepts C 70-79 Average; satisfactory performance D 60-69 Below Average F Below 60 Failure to meet minimum course requirements I Incomplete A grade of I is granted only if the student is passing the course, but circumstances beyond the student s control prevented completion of required course work during the term & attendance requirements were met. See catalog for further details. University Grading and Assessment Criteria: A 90-100 Honor Grade; clear demonstration of complete mastery of the subject B 80-89 Above Average; mastery of most course concepts C 70-79 Average; satisfactory performance D 60-69 Below Average F Below 60 Failure to meet minimum course requirements I Incomplete A grade of I is granted only if the student is passing the course, but circumstances beyond the student s control prevented completion of required course work during the term & attendance requirements were Page 2 of 6
met. See catalog for further details. Assessment Values: Comprehensive Int'l Business Plan Class Participation EXAMS Presentation Paper Week 1 10 Week 2 10 Week 3 10 Week 4 10 Week 5 Mid-term Week 6 10 Week 7 10 Week 8 10 Week 9 10 Week 10 10 30 200 80 Week 11 Final 100 90 180 30 200 500 Percentage 18.0% 36.0% 6.0% 24.0% 100.0% The primary assessment will be a series of assignments that will result in development of a professional International Business Plan (IBP) (approx. 15 to 20 pages). The IBP will be written from your strategic perspective as an internationally minded entrepreneur. Your understanding the concepts is demonstrated, in detail, from each section of the outline. In these double-spaced, APA Style sections, the student must define the operative concept(s) and discuss them in relation to his or her real or notional organization. The Expository Thesis will consist of several mandatory components: a title page, the below Outline, definitions, relating content, conclusion, reference page, and APA Level 1 headings. Citations and a reference list are required at each submission. At least five (5) sources are required at the IBP s completion. PowerPoint presentations, if required, should consist of minimal slides addressing the concepts and conclusion. The mandatory outline follows: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS PLAN (IBP) Page Number IBP Thesis Statement 2... n Product or Service Description... n Benefits and Reasons for Global Expansion... n Identify Foreign Country and Describe International Competitors... n Vision, Ethics Statements... n Select Stage of Multi-nationalization w/model... n Post-Grand Opening Business Goals (3-4 years)/objectives (1-2 years)... n Issues: Foreign Citizens, Time, Financial Issues, Local Customs/Ways of Life... n Product or Service Promotion: Internet/Social Media... n Proposed Implementation Timeline... n Conclusion... n Page 3 of 6
References... n Copy of IBP PowerPoint. Presentation Handout (not P/O page count) The above Roman Numerals are APA Level 1 headings. Further topical subdivisions within Level 1s require Level 2 headings. Organizational format for the IBP; this format is gradable: A) Define the concept. B) Relate the concept to your real or notational organization. C) At the end of each Level 1 section, state and make clear the link between your discussion and your restated thesis. D) Include a transition sentence or two to the next section. E) Resources: 1. Online Writing Lab (OWL), Purdue University, General APA Style - Format and Examples https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/ 2. Online Writing Lab (OWL), Purdue University, Expository Thesis - Tips and Examples https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/545/01/ Academic Standards: Students are expected to conduct themselves according to the highest standards of academic honesty. Academic misconduct subjects the student to penalty. Examples of such misconduct may include all forms of cheating, illicit possession of examinations or examination materials, forgery, or plagiarism. Plagiarism is the presentation of the work of another as one s own work. Content papers without source citations arouse suspicion of plagiarism. See also the current Wayland Academic Catalog. Acceptable Web Sites: Four types of websites will be accepted as source citations: government (i.e., US, State, local, etc.), academic (i.e., WBU and other libraries), companies and corporations (i.e., Honeywell, Raytheon, etc.). General-use sites, such as Wikipedia and Google, are conditionally accepted with one or more supporting academic citations. Writing and Documentation Assistance: Grammatically accurate writing about course concepts is paramount. A paper s content is difficult to comprehend when there are numerous grammatical and documentation shortcomings. Students may receive grammatical assistance from any writing style guide, and for an American Psychological Association (APA) refresher visit www.apa.org or www.carmun.com. In this course, the intent is to motivate students to elevate their writing skills to the next level of professionalism. I will make myself available to act as an editor (time permitting) for those who want a second opinion on format, grammar, style, punctuation, use of in-text citations, references, etc... Content will always remain the sole responsibility of the author. Instructor Biography: Dr. Motzko began his 50+ year business career starting with the U.S. Air Force s Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory (PMEL) program in 1961. After separation from the USAF, he obtained registration as a State of California Professional Engineer in Quality (1978). He received his Bachelor of Arts in Management (with distinction) in 1982, and his MBA from UCLA in 1984. In 2008, he received his Doctor of Management based on his global research involving leadership and the determinants of organizational effectiveness for National Measurement Institutes. Dr. Motzko was intimately involved in both a European and Japanese joint venture, with a California-based electronics firm, from 1984-1988. Dr. Motzko has worked in the Aerospace and Defense Industry sector, at the executive level for much of his career, all culminating in the formation of his own management consultancy in 1996. The consultancy s area of expertise is domestic and international regulatory compliance and metrology management. Dr. Motzko is currently serving as Adjunct Faculty at the Wayland Baptist University Campus Center in Tucson, AZ. My Educational Philosophy: My educational philosophy is one of learning by engagement. Lectures and directed class discussion will reinforce the readings, assignments, and writings. Quizzes, discussions, papers, projects, and examinations will evaluate the students' retention and assimilation of the course material. I encourage my students Page 4 of 6
to call me with their questions so that we can get those questions answered as quickly as possible without waiting on email turn around. Each week, I will facilitate opportunities to explore the subject matter through class discussion, student assignments, and critical thinking. Through formative assessment of the learner s weekly performance (quizzes and class discussion), The goal is to guide the students to a critical examination and analysis of the subject matter. The course culminates in a project paper and final summative assessment that provides each student the opportunity to demonstrate their accomplished understanding. 16. Schedule: (Calendar, Topics, Assignments) Date & Class Night Week 1 Nov 13, 2014 Week 2 Nov 20 Readings & Topic Chapter 1: The Challenging World of International Business Chapter 2: International Trade and Foreign Direct Investment Chapter 3: International Institutions from an International Business Perspective Chapter4: Sociocultural Forces Chapter 5: Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Assignments Read syllabus Begin examination of supplemental webpages (URLs contained in text book & syllabus) Discuss your selected research topic NO CLASS - THANKSGIVING BREAK, Nov 24 Nov 30, 2014 Chapter 6: Political and Trade Forces Week 3 Dec 4 Chapter 7: Intellectual Property and Other Legal Forces Chapter 8: The International Monetary System and Financial Forces Discussion on Thesis Statement Week 4 Dec 11 Week 5 Dec 18 Chapter 9: International Competitive Strategy Chapter 10: Organizational Design and Control MID -TERM EXAMINATION on Dec 18 th Discuss Sources and Collection of Data for research paper NO CLASS - CHRISTMAS BREAK, Dec 22, 2014 Jan 2, 2015 Week 6 Jan 8, 2015 Chapter 11: Global Leadership Issues and Practices Chapter 12: Assessing International Markets Chapter13: Entry Modes IBP completed Outline Mid-Point Research paper status update Week 7 Jan 15 Chapter 14: Export and Import Practices Chapter 15: Marketing Internationally Research paper status update Week 8 Jan 22 Chapter 16: Global Operations and Supply Chain Management Chapter 17: Managing Human Resources in an International Context PowerPoint presentation development and paper conclusion, format, references and citations in APA format Page 5 of 6
Week 9 Jan 29 Chapter 18: International Accounting and Financial Management Research paper final status update Week 10 Feb 5 Week 11 Feb 12, 2015 Research Paper Presentations And Review (time permitting) Present Research Study Findings Turn in Research Paper NLT 2/12/2015 FINAL EXAMINATION on Feb 12 th, 2015 Page 6 of 6