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BMGT 392: Introduction to International Business and
Management
Robert H. Smith School of Business
Ronald Reagan Building, Concourse Level
Washington, D.C.
May 23-27, 2011
The Smith School CIBER will again be offering BMGT 392 in an innovative boot
camp format in May 2010. This three-credit course will have classes in the
mornings in the Smith School suite in the Reagan Building, Washington, D.C., and
visits to international organization in the afternoons.
The course is about the challenges and excitement of doing business
internationally, and will have both classroom and experiential learning
activities (in addition to a good amount of pre-work and post-work). With the
overseas activities of corporations accounting for over $20 trillion in annual
revenues, they constitute a significant and increasing component of the world
economy and our daily lives. Therefore, more and more organizations now require
international understanding and cross-cultural sensitivity of their employees
and managers.
Eligibility and Registration
The course is open to juniors/seniors from throughout the University of
Maryland College Park with 60 or more credits; registration through
TESTUDO. It is
advisable that you register for this course at least by May 9 in view of the
pre-work requirement (see below).
Pre-work Requirement: Students interested in
taking this course should purchase and read as much of the textbook as soon as
possible, especially Chapters 1-3 and 5-8, before the start of the course on May
23. This is required as there will be a one-hour exam on May 23, 2011 at 9:00
a.m. covering these chapters.
Key Topics (Tentative)
- Globalization, its drivers and its consequences; implications for
business
- Differences between nations –- political, economic, legal, social, and
cultural
- International trade and investment –- theory and reality
- Regional economic integration; EU, NAFTA, MERCOSUR, etc.
- The international monetary system; the foreign exchange market
- International business strategy
- Emerging markets
Teaching Methods
- Classroom lectures in the morning, with organization visits in the
afternoons
- Visits to 1-2 embassies, multilateral organizations (such as IMF and
World Bank), the Port of Baltimore, etc. (tentative)
Textbook
- Charles W.L. Hill. Global Business Today.
McGraw-Hill/Irwin; 7th edition (2011). ISBN: 978-0-07-813721-1.
Note: This book is available
in several editions. Given that the field of international business is
changing very rapidly, you should purchase the latest (7th) edition of the
book. However, if you so choose, you can purchase the 6th edition of the
book.
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Instructor |
Prof.
Vinod K. Jain
Department of Logistics, Business and Public Policy
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Venue |
Robert H. Smith School of Business
Concourse Level
Ronald Reagan Building, Washington, D.C.
Location, Maps, and Directions
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Dates |
May 23-27, 2011 |
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Timings |
8:45 a.m. - 5 p.m. (plus 1-2 late
afternoons/evenings) |
2010 Boot Camp Syllabus
Download PDF document
(The 2011 Boot Camp syllabus will be somewhat similar, but with a modified
list of visits)
Student Feedback
Student feedback from the Boot Camp held
in May 2010
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