Batangas State University

Syllabus
Discussion
Gabrielle Antonette Rubio
 Introduction
This three-unit course is a comprehensive study of business policy and strategy at
the business, functional, corporate and international levels of the firm that is
intended to enhance an organization's competitive edge. It integrates the roles of
organizational policies, structures & frameworks, cultures, leadership, control,
ethical principles and the macro-environment in the creation and realization of a
firm's vision. It is designed to explore an organization’s vision, mission, examine
principles, techniques and models of organizational and environmental analysis,
discuss the theory and practice of strategy formulation and implementation such
as corporate governance and business ethics for the development of effective
strategic leadership. The center of attention is the firm – the industry and the
competitive environment in which it operates, its long-term direction and strategy,
its resources and competitive capabilities, and its prospects for success.
 References
Textbooks:
International Business. (2012). The Saylor
Foundation under a Creative Commons Attribution
Noncommercial ShareAlike 3.0 License.

Hill, Charles W. L. (2008). Global Business Today.

McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., 1221
Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY, 10020.

 References
Textbooks:
Carpenter, Mason A. and Dunung, Sanjyot. (2012).
Challenges and Opportunities in International
Business. Creative Commons by-nc-sa 3.0 license.

Collison, Simon, Narula Rajneesh, and Rugman,

Alan M. (2017). International Business Seventh
Edition. United Kingdom: Pearson Education
Limited.
 Breakdown

Major Examinations (50%)

Midterm Examination = 25%
Final Examination = 25%
Grading System

Class Standing (50%)

Quiz /Assignment = 10%
Presentation = 15%
Recitation = 25%

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Class Policy

Attendance will not be included in grade

computation. However, to ensure engagement
and access of students to learning materials and
Course Policies activities, attendance will be regularly monitored
by the course instructor. This will also be useful
in identifying students who need guidance and
counselling.

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Missed Examination

Students who failed to take the exam during the

schedule date can be given a special exam
provided he/she has valid reason. If it is health
Course Policies reason, he/she should provide the faculty with
the medical certificate signed by the attending
Physician. Other reasons shall be assessed first
by the faculty to determine its validity.

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Academic Dishonesty

Academic dishonesty includes acts such as

cheating during examinations or plagiarism in
Course Policies connection with any academic work. Such acts
are considered major offenses and will be dealt
with according to the University’s Student
Norms of Conduct.

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Dropping

Dropping must be made official by

accomplishing a dropping form and submitting it
at the Registrar’s Office before the midterm
examination. Students who officially drop out of
Course Policies class shall be marked “Dropped” whether he
took the preliminary examination or not and
irrespective of their preliminary grades.
A student who unofficially drops out of class
shall be given a mark of “5.0” by the instructor.

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OTHER COURSE POLICIES AND

REQUIREMENTS

Students may consult the instructor/professor

Course Policies regarding related academic concerns during the
consultation hours indicated by the faculty.

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Main Topic 1: Introduction of International Business and Trade

Main Topic 2: International Trade and Foreign Direct Investment
Main Topic 3: Culture and Business
Main Topic 4: The World Economies
Main Topic 5: Global and Regional Economic Cooperation and
Integration
Topics Main Topic 6: International Monetary System
Main Topic 7: International Expansion and Global Market
Opportunity
Main Topic 8: Exporting, Importing, and Global Sourcing
Main Topic 9: Strategy and International Business
Main Topic 10: Global Entrepreneurship and Intrapreneurship

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Week 1: Discussion of syllabus, class orientation

Week 8: Quiz
Tentative Course
Week 9: Midterm Examination
Calendar Week 17: Quiz
Week 18: Final Examination

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