Course Syllabus

Fall 2019

 NOTE:  For each course credit students should expect to spend an additional two hours outside of class studying or working on class assignments. Hence, for a three-credit course, this means about six hours per week of work outside of class.

 Course Title:              Global Business

Course Number:        BUS 301

Credits:                      3Cr

Class Times:               Wednesdays 3:30 – 6:25 pm

                                    Room 311 main campus and through Zoom

Instructor:                  David (Wabigaikek) Fleming Sr., MBA

                                    Phone: (715) 634-4790 Ext 146

                                    Email: dfleming@lco.edu

Office Hours:             Monday through Thursday 1:00 – 3:00 pm or by appointment

 Required Text(s):    Introduction to Global Business Understanding the International Environment & Global Business Functions

                                           by Gaspar, Julian; Kolari, James; Hise, Richard; Bierman, Leonard; Smith, L. Murphy

                                           Edition: 2nd

                                            ISBN: 9781305501188

Required Supplies/Materials: None

Recommended Texts & Other Readings: None

Additional readings will include postings in Canvas and in class handouts.

Course Description:  Global Business is designed for students to analyze global business operations where companies operate or manage facilities in foreign countries. Students also study international business operations where the company resides within the United States and only sells products or services internationally. This course covers international monetary systems, trade policies, politics, and laws relating to global business as well as cultural issues, logistics, and how tribal sovereignty applies to private and public (tribal) companies.

Pre-requisites:   BUS 265          

This course is required for:  None

Course Specific Outcomes:

1. Students will understand the foundations of globalization
2. Be able to explain the role of global policy institutions
3. Assess the impact of information technology in business
4. Be able to describe and apply global business strategy
5. Understand the aspects of managing an international firm

 General Education Program Outcomes:

 Students receiving an associate degree will:

Gen Ed 1 Communication:

Students read, write, speak, and listen effectively to increase knowledge, to foster understanding, or to promote change in          attitudes, values, beliefs, or behaviors.

GEN ED 2 Mathematic Literacy:

Students demonstrate a strong foundation in mathematical concepts, processes and structure.

GEN ED 3 Social Responsibility

Civic Responsibility includes the skills and awareness necessary to live as responsible, ethical, and contributing citizens of the    community, state, nation, and world.

GEN ED 4 Culture: Ojibwe and other Native Cultures

Students demonstrate understanding of Ojibwe and other Native American culture.

GEN ED 5 Critical Thinking:                                                                                                                                                                                                    Students analyze, synthesize, and evaluate diverse concepts and make reasoned decisions based on evidence.

GEN ED 6 Global Awareness:                                                                                                                Students interact effectively and appropriately in a diverse, multi-cultural, and global society.

Culture & Tradition:

The Mission Statement of LCOOCC states:

 The Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe Community College mission is to provide Anishinaabe communities with post-secondary curriculum and continuing education while advancing the language, culture, and history of the Ojibwe.

 In order to adhere to the college's mission statement, this course will incorporate Ojibwe Language, Culture, and History into class activities wherever possible. These activities have been included in the class schedule.

 

Course Schedule/Outline/Calendar of Events
Week	Topic   Section	Course Assessment
1	Introductions, overview of global business, learning management system overview (Canvas).    Part I – The rise of globalization	Assignment
2	Part I – The Evolution of International Business	Assignment
3	Part I – Regional Economic Integration	Assignment
4	Part I – The International Flow of Funds and Exchange Rates Quiz Part I	Assignment Quiz
5	Part II – The Cultural Environment Begin  Gikinoo’amaagan Odanokiiwin discussion	Assignment
6	Part II – The Legal and Political Environment of Global Business	Assignment
7	Part II – Corruption and Ethics in Global Business Part II Quiz	Assignment Quiz
8	Midterm Quiz on Parts I & II	Mid-Term Exam
9	Part III – Entry Strategies in Global Business	Assignment
10	Part III – Control of Global Business	Assignment
11	Part III – The Organization of Global Business Part III Quiz	Assignment Quiz
12	Part IV – Global HRM & Marketing Gikinoo’amaagan Odanokiiwin check in	Assignment
13	Gikinoo’amaagan Odanokiiwin work session	Assignment
14	NO CLASS - THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
15	Part IV – Global Marketing (cont.) & Operations/Supply Management, Global Financial Management, Accounting and Taxation in Global Business	Assignment
16	Final Exam – Parts III & IV Gikinoo’amaagan Odanokiiwin DUE DEC 11 at noon	Final Exam
		Final Grades due

 

Evaluation Procedures and Grading Criteria:

 

Grading at LCOOCC is based on your level of achievement on papers, projects and examinations. The level of proficiency achieved will be indicated by the following letter grades for each academic level. Please refer to the Student Handbook for additional data. 

 

GRADING SCALE
A		100- 90	EXCELLENT!
B		89-80	ABOVE AVERAGE
C		79-70	AVERAGE
IF YOUR GRADES FALL BELOW THEY WILL NOT TRANSFER TO ANOTHER INSTITUTION
D		69-60	BELOW AVERAGE
F		59 or below	FAILING
I		N/A	INCOMPLETE
W		N/A	WITHDRAW
Z		N/A	AUDIT
P		N/A	PASS

 

 

 

 

 

Component	Points- if applicable	Weight
Class Participation		10%
Class Assignments		30%
Quizzes		20%
Tests – Midterm & Final		30%
Student Project		10%
Total		100%

 

Attendance Policy: 

 Students are expected to attend all classes.  If you are unable to attend classes please notify the instructor as soon as you are able.

 Students who fail to make Academic Progress (minimum GPA) or meet the Pace of Progression (completing at least 67% of courses) standards may be placed on Financial Aid Probation.  Please refer to the current Student Handbook, for the Class Attendance Policy. 

Outside of Class Study Expectations:

The US Department of Education and the Higher Learning Commission have the expectation that students should be working approximately two hours of outside of class for each credit of instruction.

 

**IMPORTANT**

Students with Disabilities

It is the policy and practice of the Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe Community College to create inclusive learning environments for all students, including students with disabilities.  If there are aspects of this course that result in barriers to your inclusion or your ability to meet course requirements, please notify the instructor as soon as possible. I will maintain and uphold confidentiality of any information shared. 

Institutions of Higher Education under the Americans with Disabilities Act are required to provide appropriate aids and services to students who have identified documented learning disability or other disability which might affect classroom performance. It is the responsibility of the student to provide the appropriate documentation to the college in a timely manner. Students requesting accommodations are asked to contact Lisa Munive, Academic Dean at least two weeks before the start of classes to allow sufficient time for any adaptive accommodations to be made.

 Academic Honesty & Integrity Policy:

Please refer to the current Student Handbook for Academic Misconduct and Plagiarism.

Assignments and Tests:

It is well-established that students show improved learning when they regularly attend and participate in class discussions and activities.  From time to time you may experience an unexpected event that prevents you from attending class.  If you miss a test or are unable to turn in your assigned work for that particular missed class period you may not make up work.  In other words, late assignments are not accepted.  

Reading Assignments:

You will be expected to complete assigned material before coming to class. You will be held accountable for the work assigned even if you miss class (excused or unexcused)

Special Note Regarding Incompletes: 

Please refer to the current Student Handbook for the policy on Incompletes.

Mid-term and Final Examinations:

In order to receive credit for the mid-term or final grade, exams must be taken on the designated day during Mid-Term Exam week or Final Exam week unless prior arrangements have been made with your instructor.

 Computer Use:         

All students receive an lco.edu email account for the duration of the semester. In order to comply with FERPA (Family Education Rights and Privacy Act), all official notifications about your courses, Moodle, financial aid, and student evaluations must be sent through your lco.edu email account. You can access your lco.edu email account from any browser.

 Necessary Technologies:

• Internet connection (DSL, LAN, or cable connection desirable)
• Access to Moodle or other Learning Management Systems

**Note**: Not having computers or Internet at home is NOT an excuse to be late with homework. Your education is your responsibility. We strongly encourage you to schedule time to make use of the resources provided for students to complete your studies in a timely manner.

 

Gikinoo'amaagan Odanokiiwin - Student Work:

Gikinoo’amaagan Odanokiiwin – Student Work is a Student Learning Project which incorporates Ojibwe knowledge and values, with Course Specific Outcomes and with those General Education Outcomes that pertain to this course. In addition, the Student Learning Project will provide a means to better evaluate student understanding and application of knowledge taught in the classroom. For this class, the Gikinoo’amaagan Odanokiiwin project to be determined.  This is a new course and the student project will be student led based on the course materials.  See calendar for project timelines.  The results of this project will assess students’:

1. Ability to communicate effectively. (Gen. Ed. 1)

 

2. Creation of a project that integrates both course-specific content and Ojibwe cultural knowledge. (Gen Ed. 4 and Course Objective(s) ____ )

1. Ability to locate, gather, and synthesize information. (Gen. Ed. 5)