5/6/2024 11:44:13 AM	BOT 59.4 Course Outline as of Spring 2003	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  BOT 59.4	Title:  INT'L BUS PRACTICES
Full Title:  International Business Practices
Last Reviewed:3/29/2010

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	3.00	Lecture Scheduled	3.00		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	52.50
Minimum	3.00	Lab Scheduled	0		12 min.	Lab Scheduled	0
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	3.00			Contact Total	52.50
		Non-contact DHR	2.00			Non-contact DHR Total	35.00

Total Out of Class Hours:  105.00

Total Student Learning Hours: 192.50

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As: 
Formerly:  BOT 87.9

Catalog Description:

Designed to provide students with an understanding of the global marketplace.  Students will learn how to interact with foreign business people and identify/compare cultural differences. Emphasis will be on business practices and procedures.  Topics include: review of world geography, international trade, cultures and behaviors, cultural communications, currencies and exchange, the Euro, international travel, technological impacts, mail and shipping services and careers in international business.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:

Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100 and completion of BOT 73.10A or equivalent.

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

Designed to provide students with an understanding of the global marketplace.  Learn how to interact with foreign business people and identify/compare different business practices and procedures.

(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100 and completion of BOT 73.10A or equivalent.
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:		Effective:		Inactive:
Area:
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
CSU Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 1996	Inactive:	Fall 2014
UC Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Certificate Applicable Course

COURSE CONTENT

Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:

1.  Determine the impact of geography on international business.

2.  Discuss historical events that have contributed to formation of

   strategic trade alliances.

3.  Explain trade surpluses and trade deficits.

4.  Analyze the effectiveness of communicating in an international

   business environment.

5.  Compare business protocol of various countries.

6.  Compose effective business communication based on an understanding

   of the relevant environments and differences in tone, style, and

   format.

7.  Determine appropriate form of payment given international trade

   situations.

8.  Identify foreign currencies and calculate current exchange rates.

9.  Evaluate passport and visa requirements of various countries.

10. Develop itineraries for international travel.

11. Examine time zone system and explain how time zones affect business.

12. Examine impact of technology and e-business on globalization of

   business.

13. Examine international regulations and restrictions for mailing and

   shipping goods.

14. Assess careers affected by international business.

15. Evaluate future developments in international business.

Topics and Scope

I.  Review of Geography

   A.  United States

   B.  World

II. Impact of International Business

   A.  Exporting and importing

   B.  Countertrade

   C.  Government support and assistance

III.Cultures, Behaviors and Business Practices

   A.  Overview of cultures

   B.  Preparing for meetings

   C.  Greetings and exchange of business cards

   D.  Entertaining and gifts

IV. Intercultural Communication

   A.  Oral

   B.  Written

   C.  Nonverbal

V.  International Currencies

   A.  Exchange rates

   B.  The Euro

   C.  International payments

VI. International Business Travel

   A.  Passports and visas

   B.  Customs

   C.  Embassies and consulates

   D.  Time zones

VII.Global Telecommunications

   A.  Telephone calls

   B.  Faxes

   C.  Electronic conferences

   D.  Electronic mail

   E.  Internet and World Wide Web Usage

VIII.Technology and E-business

   A.  New technologies

   B.  Availability and useage in various countries

   C.  Web presence

   D.  Marketing and selling over the Internet

   E.  Future use of technology

IX. Mail and Shipping Services

   A.  Regulations and restrictions

   B.  Documentation

X.  Careers in International Business

   A.  Government/public

   B.  Private business

   C.  Trends and future developments

Assignments:

Readings in textbooks or instructor's reader

Readings of Internet/World Wide Web sites

Online discussions with international resource professionals

Composing business documents/correspondence/written reports

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.

Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.		Writing 40 - 75%
Written homework, Reading reports, Term papers
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 10 - 65%
Homework problems, analyze statistical data; develop travel itinerary
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 0 - 0%
None
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 5 - 25%
Multiple choice, True/false, Matching items, Completion, Essay
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 5 - 20%
Participation

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

Instructor-developed materials with numerous web resources.

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