NORTH SOUTH UNIVERSITY

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, BBA Program

Course Title: International Business Management

Course Code: MGT
372

Instructor: Mehree Iqbal (MeI)

Office: NAC 704
Phone: 8852000 Ext: 1719
Class Room: NAC 206,502

Semester: Fall

Section: 3,8

Class Time: ST 1:00-2:30, MW:11:20-12:50

Office hours: ST 2:35-4:15, MW 2:35-4:15
e-mail: mehreeiqbal@gmail.com,
mehreeiqbal@northsouth.edu

COURSE OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the course the students will be able to understand many renowned
business model and
theories and also be able to learn the application of those in
making business decision. Students will be able to understand the strategy and structure
of international business with a thorough review of the economics and politics of
international trade and investment environment. Students will be able to write a project
using various economic theories & models and provide recommendation. Students will
be able to understand the functions and forms of global monetary system.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
In the time of globalization, international business is no longer an option rather it is a
must for profitability and to sustain and survive in the long run. However, going
international is often difficult and complex decision for any company due to different
trading blocks and monetary system. This course will help us understand the curse and
blessing of globalization and how it works for any country.
Therefore, the main focus of the course is to cover the major issues of international
business and analysing it, understanding many important economic and business
theories, writing a project on doing international business.
TEACHING APPROACH:
Cases will be used for better understanding. Students will do a presentation on the
project work.
TEXT BOOKS:
International Business: Competing in the global market place
Charles W.L., 8th Edition, 2004; Tata-McGraw-Hill

CLASS SCHEDULE:
Lecture

2
3

Topic
Introduction to the course and discussion on
course outline
Globalization, Phases of Globalization
Globalization Debate

Chapter 1
Chapter 1

Political, Economic and Legal system

Chapter 2

IPR, Implications of various systems

Culture Differences, Social Structure, Ethics in
International Business, Quiz 1
Culture Differences, Social Structure, Ethics
in International Business
Midterm 1
Trade Theory, New Trade Theory, National
Competitive Advantage, Project Discussion
Trade Theory, New Trade Theory, National
Competitive Advantage
Foreign Direct Investment, Political
Ideologies
Benefits and Costs of FDI
Foreign Direct Investment, Political
Ideologies
Benefits and Costs of FDI
Entry mode and decision for
internationalization, Quiz 2, Case study
Analysis
Entry Strategy and Strategic Alliances
Entry Strategy and Strategic Alliances
Submission of the Project Proposal
Midterm 2
International Trade: Monetary theory
The strategy of International Business,
Experience effect, Strategic Choices
The strategy of International Business,
Economies of scale effect, Strategic Choices
Instruments of Trade Policy
The political economy and international
trade

Chapter 2

6
7
8
9
10
11

12

13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24

Project Submission Presentation

Presentation
Quiz 3, Final Review
Final Exam: TBA

Chapter

Chapter 3
Chapter 3

Chapter 5
Chapter 5
Chapter 7

Chapter 7

Chapter 7, 14
Chapter 14
Chapter 14
Chapter 8
Chapter 12
Chapter 12
Chapter 6
Chapter 6

COURSE GRADING COMPONENTS:

Midterm 1

20%

Midterm 2

20%

Final

20%

Project

20 %

Presentation

5%

Quiz (Best 2)

10%

Attendance

5%

Component/Coverage
Project

Weights
20%

Date Due
4

th

December

GRADING POLICY:
According to the NSU policies set by the Business School, the following is a suggested
conversion scheme:
A
93
and
Abov
e

A-

B+

B-

C+

C-

D+

90

87

83

80

77

73

70

67

60

<60

COURSE POLICY:
The students should comply with the Rules and Regulations of North South
University.
There will be no makeup Midterms or quiz for any students.

Hope you have a great Semester!!!