Instructor

Dr. Pollis Robertson

Phone

269-965-4121 Ext 2506

Office Hours:

Posted in Blackboard

Course Prerequisites

 None

Textbook

See http://bookstore.kellogg.edu.  Note: Textbook information is generally not available until a few weeks before the semester begins.

Online Course Features and Requirements

Number of tests:  Two

Required on campus sessions:   Two

Special labs or practicum:  

Number of assignments:  (Refer Grading below)

Estimated time per week:  8 – 12 Hours

Scheduled activities or self paced:  Both scheduled and self paced.

Technical Requirements:  Please see http://www.kellogg.edu/is/coursetec/bbreqs.html for information on connecting to Blackboard from your home computer.

Course Site:

http://bb.kellogg.edu/

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.

Objectives

 Explain business practices and their value to the U.S. Economy.

 Navigate the blackboard Software and Course content

 Explain the reasons why trade exists among nations.

 Contrast global business practices with domestic business practices.

 Examine basic global monetary systems.

 Examine challenges facing firms when competing in global markets.

 Examine Strategies for entering Global markets.

Grading

Grading Scale

 A        94 - 100%

A-        90 - 93%

B+       87 - 89%

B         83 - 86%

B-        80 - 82%

C+       77 - 79%

C         73 - 76%

C-        70 - 72%

D+       67 - 69%

D         63 - 66%

D-        60 - 62%

F          < - 60%

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.

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 Materials Submission

Students will be expected to use e-mail attachments and the blackboard site for this class to submit materials. 

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.