BUAD115-Robertson-Fall2008

BUAD 115 - Global Business

Fall 2008

Instructor:	Pollis Robertson
Phone:	269-965-4121, Ext. 2506
Office Hours: Online:	Arranged. I will respond to student e-mail within two work days.
Course Prerequisites:	None
Textbook	Required: Charles W. L. Global Business Today, Edition: 5th. Publisher: McGraw Hill/Irwin.
Online Course Features and Requirements	Number of tests: Mid Semester and final of which both must be proctored. Required on campus sessions: None Special labs or practicum: None Number of assignments: 14 online quizzes, 6 online discussion forums (minimum contribution twice each week), 1 country presentation and 8 country feedbacks Estimated time per week: 6 hours Group interaction required: Yes, in discussion forums Scheduled activities or self paced: Scheduled activities Requirements: Students must have access to the following: Equipment: You will need a computer that is able to access and interact with the Web. For best results, a Pentium or PowerMac with a 56 Kbps or faster modem and 256 MB or more of RAM should be considered the minimal system. Software: You will need one of the following Internet browsers: Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 or higher; Firefox; Mac users may use Safari or Firefox. Internet connection: Home users need Internet access through an Internet Service Provider (ISP) that offers a reliable connection to the Internet.
Course Site:	http://bb.kellogg.edu (If hosted by KCC)
Curriculum Statement:	This course will prepare you for further study in the business curriculum.
Description	This course consists of an overview of global business today; it is designed to provide the student with the basic concepts and theories pertaining to global business. Included are import and export strategies, global trade, global electronic commerce, economic and political trade issues; cultural aspects; developing and developed countries. The basic functions of global business including managing, marketing, financing, producing and electronic commerce and transporting will be discussed on a limited basis.
Competencies	1. Explain business practices and their value to the U.S. economy. 2. Navigate the Blackboard software and Course content. 3. Explain the reasons why trade exists among nations. 4. Contrast global business practices with domestic business practices. 5. Examine basic global monetary systems. 6. Examine challenges facing firms when competing in global markets. 7. Examine strategies for entering Global markets
Grading	Grading Rationale Derivation of Grade: Final grades are based on items listed: Midterm test 200pts 20% Final Exam 200pts 20% 14 quizzes 115 pts 11.5% Six (6) Discussion Forums 220 pts 22% One (1) Country Project Presentation 150 pts 15% Eight (8) Country Proj. Feedback Forum115 pts 11.5% Total Points 1,000 100%
Grading Scale	94 - 100% 4.0 A 90 - 93% 3.67 A- 87 - 89% 3.33 B+ 83 - 86% 3.00 B 80 - 82% 2.67 B- 77 - 79% 2.33 C+ 73 - 76% 2.00 C 70 - 72% 1.67 C- 67 - 69% 1.33 D+ 63 - 66% 1.00 D 60 - 62% .67 D- below 60 F

"I" Grades: Incomplete ("I") is only given for the most extenuating circumstances. All "I" grades should be completed by the end of the following semester

Attendance In an online class it is extremely important that students follow the weekly schedule of activities and complete all assignments when they are due. Group discussions forums require the input from all members in the group in a timely manner. An online class does provide a greater degree of flexibility than a traditional classroom course in that you can work on a "twenty-four-seven basis". However, you must have the group's posting made by a specific time and day during the week. Points will be deducted for work that is not posted on the Discussion Board on time. The Assessment Plan will indicate the penalty for late or missed assignments. Online courses such as this one require that students exercise a great deal of self discipline and get started early in the course on the content, quizzes, and assignments. CAUTION! You will be administratively withdrawn from this class if no work is completed by the fourth week of the semester.

Cheating Cheating is NOT permitted. Any students caught cheating will receive NO points for the exam or quiz in which the cheating occurred, and/or will be subject to the disciplinary procedures of Kellogg Community College (at the discretion of the instructor).

Disclaimer
Information contained in this syllabus was, to the best knowledge of the instructor, considered correct and complete when distributed for use at the beginning of the semester. However, this syllabus should not be considered a contract between Kellogg Community College and any student, nor between any student and the instructor. The instructor reserves the right, acting within the policies and procedures of Kellogg Community College, to make changes in course content or instructional techniques without notice or obligation.

Make-up Policy Each assignment will specify the due date and the penalty for late or missed assignments. Exams and quizzes must be taken as listed in the weekly schedule of activities for the course. In the event of emergencies or documented situations beyond the student or the instructor's control, makeup exams or quizzes will be given on the week before the final exam date of the class. If postings are not made to the discussion forum within the due date and the penalty phase, no credit will be given since the opportunity for feedback about the assignment will have passed.

Computer Access at KCC It is assumed that students enrolled in this course have at their disposal appropriate equipment and software to complete the course work and communicate with other students. If there are problems with your equipment and/or software, it is possible to come the KCC's Campus and use the open computer lab in the Learning Resource Center. See KCC's web site for campus maps and lab times.

Online Submitting Materials Students will be expected to us e-mail attachments and the blackboard site for this class to submit materials. (Before you are registered for the course you may look at the class site using guest as the id and guest as the password.)

ADA Statement Kellogg Community College does not discriminate in the admission or treatment of students on the basis of disability. KCC is committed to compliance with the American Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.

"I" Grades:	Incomplete ("I") is only given for the most extenuating circumstances. All "I" grades should be completed by the end of the following semester
Attendance	In an online class it is extremely important that students follow the weekly schedule of activities and complete all assignments when they are due. Group discussions forums require the input from all members in the group in a timely manner. An online class does provide a greater degree of flexibility than a traditional classroom course in that you can work on a "twenty-four-seven basis". However, you must have the group's posting made by a specific time and day during the week. Points will be deducted for work that is not posted on the Discussion Board on time. The Assessment Plan will indicate the penalty for late or missed assignments. Online courses such as this one require that students exercise a great deal of self discipline and get started early in the course on the content, quizzes, and assignments. CAUTION! You will be administratively withdrawn from this class if no work is completed by the fourth week of the semester.
Cheating	Cheating is NOT permitted. Any students caught cheating will receive NO points for the exam or quiz in which the cheating occurred, and/or will be subject to the disciplinary procedures of Kellogg Community College (at the discretion of the instructor).
Disclaimer	Information contained in this syllabus was, to the best knowledge of the instructor, considered correct and complete when distributed for use at the beginning of the semester. However, this syllabus should not be considered a contract between Kellogg Community College and any student, nor between any student and the instructor. The instructor reserves the right, acting within the policies and procedures of Kellogg Community College, to make changes in course content or instructional techniques without notice or obligation.
Make-up Policy	Each assignment will specify the due date and the penalty for late or missed assignments. Exams and quizzes must be taken as listed in the weekly schedule of activities for the course. In the event of emergencies or documented situations beyond the student or the instructor's control, makeup exams or quizzes will be given on the week before the final exam date of the class. If postings are not made to the discussion forum within the due date and the penalty phase, no credit will be given since the opportunity for feedback about the assignment will have passed.
Computer Access at KCC	It is assumed that students enrolled in this course have at their disposal appropriate equipment and software to complete the course work and communicate with other students. If there are problems with your equipment and/or software, it is possible to come the KCC's Campus and use the open computer lab in the Learning Resource Center. See KCC's web site for campus maps and lab times.
Online Submitting Materials	Students will be expected to us e-mail attachments and the blackboard site for this class to submit materials. (Before you are registered for the course you may look at the class site using guest as the id and guest as the password.)
ADA Statement	Kellogg Community College does not discriminate in the admission or treatment of students on the basis of disability. KCC is committed to compliance with the American Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.