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Business 300
3 College Credits
NCCRS Credit Recommended
International
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Navigate global markets, trade relationships, and cross-border strategy. Built for anyone who wants to work beyond their own zip code.
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Self-Paced · Final Exam · NCCRS Recommended
What You'll Learn
A full semester of international business — completed at your own pace, with no deadlines or fixed class times.
Learning Outcomes
What You'll Be Able to Do
- Apply global strategic thinking to make informed decisions in international business, as demonstrated through analysis and decision-making exercises
- Analyze and navigate cultural differences effectively, fostering successful cross-cultural business interactions, as shown in project work and case studies
- Assess and manage economic factors influencing international trade and investment, demonstrated through analyses of global markets and trade scenarios
- Interpret and apply knowledge of international trade regulations and legal frameworks in global business operations, evaluated through compliance strategy assignments
- Develop and implement effective international market entry and marketing strategies, evidenced by market analysis projects and strategy development exercises
Topics Covered
Major Course Topics
Introduction to globalization & global strategy
Cultural dimensions & cross-cultural intelligence
Communication & decision-making in global business
Negotiation & conflict resolution across cultures
Global economic development & disparities
Key factors in international trade
Comparative & absolute advantage
Trade barriers, tariffs & protectionism
International trade organizations & agreements
Exchange rates & currency fluctuations
International finance & accounting (GAAP, IFRS)
Market entry strategies & foreign direct investment
Global marketing, SWOT & PESTLE analysis
International operations & supply chain management
Global HR management & staffing approaches
Ethics, sustainability & the future of globalization
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Course chapters and lessons
International Business has 18 chapters across 65.5 instructional hours, as listed in the course syllabus. Expand any chapter to see the lessons inside it.
- Chapters
- 18
- Lessons
- 107
- Instructional hours
- 65.5 hrs
- Semester hours
- 3
Chapter 1
Foundations of Globalization
- 1.1 What Globalization Really Means: Core Concepts and Defining Characteristics
- 1.2 Consequences and Case Studies: How Globalization Plays Out in Real-World Scenarios
- 1.3 The Four Capitals of Globalization: Human, Financial, Physical, and Social
- 1.4 Globalization in Business: Weighing the Opportunities Against the Drawbacks
- 1.5 Home Turf vs. Foreign Ground: Comparing Domestic and International Business Costs
- 1.6 Thinking Globally: What a Global Strategy Looks Like in Practice
Chapter 2
Culture and the Global Business Mindset
- 2.1 Thinking Without Borders: Why a Global Mindset Is a Business Imperative
- 2.2 Mapping National Culture: How Hofstede's Dimensions Explain Business Behavior
- 2.3 Crossing Cultural Boundaries: Developing Intelligence for Global Professional Success
- 2.4 How Society, Culture, and Local Norms Shape Business Practices and Global Operations
Chapter 3
Cross-Cultural Communication and Collaboration
- 3.1 Speaking the Same Language: Communication Strategies for Global Business
- 3.2 Teams Across Borders: How Cultural Differences Affect Group Dynamics
- 3.3 Making Decisions in a Multicultural Environment: Approaches and Pitfalls
- 3.4 Navigating Cross-Cultural Negotiations and Resolving Conflicts in International Business
Chapter 4
The Global Economy: Growth, Inequality, and Development
- 4.1 The Global Economy at a Glance: Growth, Expansion, and Worldwide Impact
- 4.2 Winners and Laggards: How Globalization Affects Nations at Different Stages of Development
- 4.3 The Wealth Gap: Contrasting Economic Realities in Developed and Developing Nations
- 4.4 Roadblocks to Growth: Why Some Countries Struggle to Develop
Chapter 5
National Development, Economic Policy, and Growth Theory
- 5.1 Nation-Building at the Crossroads: Politics, Modernization, and Economic Progress
- 5.2 Unlocking Economic Potential: Policy Levers for Increasing National Output
- 5.3 America in a Globalized World: How International Integration Reshapes the U.S. Economy
- 5.4 The Engine of Prosperity: Economic Growth Theories and Their Real-World Impact
- 5.5 What Moves Markets: The Forces That Drive Global Trade
Chapter 6
International Trade Theory and Economics
- 6.1 Trade at the Intersection of Economics and Politics
- 6.2 Playing to Your Strengths: Comparative Advantage and Why It Matters
- 6.3 Producing Better, Cheaper, Faster: The Concept of Absolute Advantage in Trade
- 6.4 The Case for Free Trade: Arguments, Criticisms, and Real-World Examples
- 6.5 Tearing Down Trade Walls: The Logic and Layers of International Economic Integration
- 6.6 Deficits, Surpluses, and the Quest for Trade Balance
Chapter 7
Trade Barriers, Protectionism, and Global Institutions
- 7.1 When Borders Push Back: How Trade Barriers Influence Prices and Consumer Demand
- 7.2 Protecting Workers or Punishing Trade? The Labor Dimension of Trade Restrictions
- 7.3 Tariffs and Quotas Under the Microscope: Effects on Imported Goods and Local Prices
- 7.4 The Case for Protectionism: National Security, Infant Industries, and Job Preservation
- 7.5 The Case Against Protectionism: Higher Prices, Retaliation, and Reduced Competitiveness
- 7.6 Trade Governance on a Global Scale: Organizations, Agreements, and Their Business Impact
- 7.7 Bretton Woods and Beyond: How the World Bank, IMF, and Global Lenders Shape Commerce
- 7.8 Working Around Trade Walls: Business Strategies for Navigating Restrictive Markets
Chapter 8
Exchange Rates and Currency Markets
- 8.1 The Price of Money: How Exchange Rates Are Determined and Converted
- 8.2 Rate-Setting Behind the Scenes: How Government Policy Drives Currency Market Movements
- 8.3 Strong Dollar, Weak Dollar: How Currency Swings Affect What We Buy and Sell Abroad
- 8.4 Appreciation vs. Depreciation: What Currency Movements Mean for Global Business
- 8.5 Hedging Against Uncertainty: Tools and Strategies for Managing Exchange Rate Risk
- 8.6 Purchasing Power and Currency Benchmarks: Understanding Why Prices Vary Across Nations
Chapter 9
International Accounting and Finance
- 9.1 Accounting by the Book: The Principles That Standardize U.S. Financial Reporting
- 9.2 A Common Financial Language: The Role of International Accounting Standards
- 9.3 Pricing Profits Across Subsidiaries: The Strategy and Stakes of Transfer Pricing
- 9.4 Interest Rate Parity: How Forward Rates and the International Fisher Effect Connect Global Markets
- 9.5 Forward Rates and the International Fisher Effect: Predicting Currency Movements Through Interest Differentials
- 9.6 One Standard for All: What IFRS Means for Global Financial Reporting
- 9.7 Banking Without Borders: International Financial Services and Their Business Role
- 9.8 Risk, Return, and Reach: Financing Business Ambitions in Politically Uncertain Markets
Chapter 10
Market Entry Strategies
- 10.1 Getting a Foot in the Door: Approaches to Entering Foreign Markets
- 10.2 Selling Abroad: The Mechanics and Meaning of Exporting
- 10.3 Licensing Your Way In: The Benefits and Risks of Foreign Licensing Agreements
- 10.4 Building a Brand Globally: How Franchising Works Across Borders
- 10.5 Made There, Sold Here: What Contract Manufacturing Offers Global Firms
- 10.6 Strength in Partnership: How Joint Ventures Enable Global Market Entry
- 10.7 Putting Down Roots: Foreign Direct Investment and Its Global Implications
- 10.8 Outsourcing and Offshoring: The Strategic Logic, Trade-Offs, and Consequences of Moving Operations Externally
Chapter 11
International Marketing Strategy: Analysis and Planning
- 11.1 Marketing That Crosses Borders: Why International Strategy Demands Deliberate Planning
- 11.2 Adapting the Playbook: Applying the Marketing Mix to International Audiences
- 11.3 Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats: The SWOT Lens in Global Markets
- 11.4 Scanning the Horizon: How PESTLE Analysis Guides Global Strategy
- 11.5 What the Market Feels: Cultural, Economic, and Technological Forces in Global Marketing
- 11.6 One Message for the World: The Case for Global Marketing Standardization
Chapter 12
International Marketing Strategy: Digital, E-Commerce, and Innovation
- 12.1 Selling Without Borders: E-Commerce and the Internet in Global Marketing
- 12.2 Likes, Shares, and Sales: Leveraging Digital Platforms for International Brand Growth
- 12.3 The Innovation Engine: What Research and Development Does for Business
- 12.4 Innovation Without Borders: How Global R&D Fuels Competitive Advantage
Chapter 13
Global Operations and Supply Chain Management
- 13.1 The World as Your Workplace: Operating Environments of International Firms
- 13.2 The Full Picture of International Logistics: Scope, Complexity, and What It Really Involves
- 13.3 Last Mile and Beyond: Building Effective Distribution Networks for Global Markets
- 13.4 Interconnected by Design: How Worldwide Integration Transforms Operations and Delivery
- 13.5 Fragile Links: What Happens When Global Supply Chains Face Disruption
Chapter 14
International Human Resource Management
- 14.1 What International Managers Actually Do: Roles and Responsibilities Across Borders
- 14.2 Managing in a Global Company: Practices, Pressures, and Priorities
- 14.3 The Globally Competent Manager: Traits That Drive Success in International Firms
- 14.4 Navigating the Talent Matrix: Managing Employees from Home, Host, and Third Countries
- 14.5 Who Goes Where: Comparing Staffing Philosophies for Building a Global Workforce
- 14.6 People Across Borders: The Distinct HR Pressures Facing Internationally Operating Firms
- 14.7 Thinking in Global Terms: What It Means to Adopt a Global Management Perspective
- 14.8 Projects Without Passports: Managing Complexity in Global Project Environments
- 14.9 Strategic HRM: Aligning People Practices with Organizational Goals
Chapter 15
Global Crisis Management, Talent Strategy, and Labor Relations
- 15.1 When Crisis Strikes Internationally: Preparedness and Response Strategies
- 15.2 Words Under Pressure: Communicating Effectively When International Crises Hit
- 15.3 Trust at Stake: How International Companies Manage Reputation During a Crisis
- 15.4 HR Without Borders: The Functions and Challenges of Global Human Resource Management
- 15.5 Building an Inclusive Global Team: Diversity as a Strategic Asset
- 15.6 Finding and Keeping World-Class Talent: Six Principles That Guide Global Talent Strategy
- 15.7 Collective Voice Across Continents: The Structure of National and International Unions
Chapter 16
Globalization and Organizational Dynamics
- 16.1 Reading the Room: Understanding the Global Business Environment and Its Strategic Significance
- 16.2 Organizational Identity in Flux: How Globalization Reshapes Values, Norms, and Culture
- 16.3 Restructuring for the World Stage: Globalization's Effect on Organizational Design
- 16.4 Behavior in a Borderless World: How Globalization Changes How People Work Together
- 16.5 Going Global Without Going Big: How Small Businesses Navigate the International Marketplace
Chapter 17
Social, Cultural, and Environmental Dimensions of Globalization
- 17.1 The Inequality Question: Assessing Who Benefits and Who Bears the Cost of Globalization
- 17.2 Labor in the Global Economy: Working Conditions, Rights, and the Race to the Bottom
- 17.3 Cultures Under Pressure: How Globalization Transforms Local Identities and Communities
- 17.4 The Environmental Price of Global Growth: Ecological Consequences and International Agreements
Chapter 18
Ethics, Social Responsibility, and the Future of International Business
- 18.1 When Right and Wrong Get Complicated: Ethics in Cross-Border Business Contexts
- 18.2 Why Misconduct Happens Globally: Root Causes of Unethical Behavior Across Borders
- 18.3 Corporate Conscience on a Global Stage: Why Ethics Cannot Stop at the Border
- 18.4 Beyond Profit: The Broader Responsibilities of Companies Operating Worldwide
- 18.5 Moral Clarity in Complex Markets: An Approach to Ethical Business Decisions Abroad
- 18.6 Where International Business Is Heading: Key Trends Reshaping the Global Arena
- 18.7 The Global Environment in Action: How Worldwide Forces Affect Individual Enterprises
- 18.8 Globalization's Future: Who Gains, Who Loses, and How the Marketplace Is Being Transformed
These chapters come straight from the official course syllabus, which also sets out the graded assignment and the proctored final exam.
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International Business is a college-level business course covering core concepts in management, strategy, ethics, or operations. It is Business 300 — worth 3 credit hours, carrying an NCCRS recommendation from NCCRS.
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You will study global trade dynamics, foreign exchange markets, cross-cultural management, multinational business strategy, and trade policies.
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Depending on your institution, it transfers as an upper-division or lower-division business elective, international business core, or management elective.
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