BUSI 604 International Business

Global interdependence among nations of the world is a reality. Trade barriers between nations have fallen, and trade blocs are rapidly forming as world leaders realize that there is more to be gained by collaborating with each other than by remaining economically isolated. Multinational corporations are adopting a major role in this accelerating regional and global economic integration. The management of a company having international operations differs in many important ways from that of a company whose operations are confined to one nation. A major emphasis of this course will be to demonstrate how management activities in a global enterprise differ from those in a purely domestic firm.

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Course Requirements Checklist

After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.

Discussions (4)

Discussions are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student is required to provide a thread in response to the provided prompt for each Discussion. Each thread must be at least 500 words and demonstrate course-related knowledge, supporting major points with good examples or thoughtful analysis. In addition to the thread, the student is required to reply to 2 other classmates’ threads, focusing on a meaningful point in each thread and making substantive contributions to the topic. Each reply must be at least 250 words. Each thread and reply must integrate at least 1 biblical principle. Each thread must incorporate at least 1 peer-reviewed article, not including the course textbook and other scholarly articles, cited in current APA format. Each reply must incorporate at least 1 scholarly article, not including the course textbook, cited in current APA format. All scholarly articles and peer-reviewed articles must have been published within the last 5 years. All posts must meet the writing and formatting expectations in the assignment instructions and grading rubric. 

Application Assignments (2)

Application Assignments require the student to bridge theory and practice by connecting classroom learning to actual situations, thus moving beyond simple comprehension to demonstrate understanding and skill development. For each assignment, the student will write a 750–1,000-word paper (not counting the title page and references) in response to the matching prompt in the assignment instructions. The paper must include a cover page, an introductory paragraph, body sections (narrative, personal perspectives, and recommendations), and a conclusion, all meeting the content requirements in the assignment instructions. The paper must include a minimum of 2 peer-reviewed articles besides the course textbook and other scholarly/professional sources, cited in current APA format. All scholarly articles and peer-reviewed articles must have been published within the last 5 years. The paper must be submitted as a Word document and meet all other writing and formatting expectations. 

Case Study Analysis Assignments (2)

Case Study Analysis Assignments involve an in-depth analysis of a real-world or hypothetical scenario to identify problems, apply theoretical knowledge, and propose solutions or recommendations. The process involves developing a thorough understanding of the case, analyzing its key issues, developing potential solutions, evaluating these solutions, and making justified recommendations substantiated by evidence and referencing. For each assignment, the student will write a 1,000–1,250-word paper (not counting the title page and references) in response to the matching prompt in the assignment instructions. The paper must include a cover page, an introductory paragraph, a problem statement, body sections (analysis, personal perspectives, and solutions/recommendations), and a conclusion, all meeting the content requirements in the assignment instructions. The paper must include a minimum of 4 peer-reviewed articles, not counting the course textbook and other scholarly/professional sources, cited in current APA format. All scholarly articles and peer-reviewed articles must have been published within the last 5 years. The paper must be submitted as a Word document and meet all other writing and formatting expectations. 

Research Assignments (2)

The purpose of the Research Assignments is for the student to write a professional, graduate-level research paper. A research project requires an in-depth analysis, interpretation, or argument based on independent research. Unlike basic essays, it requires the student to synthesize expert knowledge from diverse sources and present a unique perspective on a specific topic. For each assignment, the student will write a 2,500–3,000-word paper (not counting the title page, abstract, table of contents, references, and appendices like tables, figures, etc.) in response to the matching prompt in the assignment instructions. The paper must include a cover page, an abstract, a table of contents, an introductory paragraph, all key components of the research paper, and a conclusion, all meeting the content requirements in the assignment instructions.The paper must include a minimum of 10 peer-reviewed articles besides the course textbook and other scholarly/professional sources, cited in current APA format. All scholarly articles and peer-reviewed articles must have been published within the last 5 years. The paper must be submitted as a Word document with an appropriate title and meet all other writing and formatting expectations. 

Quizzes (4)

Each quiz will cover the Textbook material for the assigned modules. Each quiz will be open-book/open-notes, contain 37–39 questions, and have a time limit of 1 hour and 15 minutes.