International Market Integration and Trade Agreements – BUSI 464
CG • Section 8WK • 11/08/2019 to 04/16/2020 • Modified 02/01/2024
Course Description
For information regarding prerequisites for this course, please refer to the Academic Course Catalog.
Rationale
The core of international business is in trade between nations which occurs at all levels ranging from national governments, corporations, and small businesses to individuals. In order for the student of international business to prepare to engage in trade, at any level, an understanding of the elements that facilitate or impede imports and exports is needed. These elements include the requirements and restrictions imposed by international organizations as well as integrated markets created by trade blocs, trade unions, agreements, treaties, customs, and other regulations.
Course Assignment
Textbook readings and presentations
Course Requirements Checklist
After reading the Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related Course Requirements Checklist found in the Course Overview.
Discussions (4)
The student will participate in four Discussions from the textbook. Each Discussion consists of two parts, the thread and the reply. Each thread must be supported by at least four scholarly citations and be at least 600 words excluding the reference section. For each Discussion, the student will reply to one other thread. Each reply must be supported by at least three scholarly citations and be at least 300 words excluding the reference section.
Research Paper: Annotated Bibliography Assignment
The annotated bibliography should have 8 or more references that consist of peer-reviewed, scholarly journals in addition to the textbook, popular sources, and the Bible. The annotation must contain the following: What are the main arguments? What is the point of this book or article? What topics are covered? If someone asked what this article/book is about, what would you say? The length of your annotations will determine how detailed your summary is. (Minimum 100 words for each annotation).
Research Paper: Outline Assignment
The Research Paper Outline Assignment should include a thesis statement in the form of a declarative sentence that states clearly and concisely the main point that the author is trying to make. In addition, all section titles and supporting content are logical and clear.
Research Paper: Final Assignment
The student will write a 10–15-page research-based paper in current APA format that focuses on regional trade agreements around the world and the benefits and disadvantages of them. The paper must include at least 8 scholarly sources in addition to the course textbooks and the Bible.
Quizzes (3)
Quizzes will be completed in Canvas. Each quiz will be open-book, open-notes and contain 50 T/F questions.
