This course introduces students to the concepts, principles, and practices of the international business environment. Topics to be covered include corporate organization, employment characteristics, human relations and communications, principles and processes of export sales, trade controls, foreign operations and related problems, monetary and exchange rate issues, international business policy, and implications of a foreign country's economy and practices on the U.S. economy and businesses. Applications of concepts, principles and practices will be included in the preparations and presentations of research papers on conducting business in specific countries and markets. PREREQUISITES: BUS 1101 Introduction to Business, ECN 2101 Principles of Macroeconomics, and/or permission of the instructor.

IAI Codes - Illinois Articulation Initiative (If applicable)