International Business Courses

881-26500 International Business Operations   NLA 1b,g

A survey of the major functional areas of managing international business operations. Emphasis on how decisions are influenced by cultural, economic, financial, marketing, administrative, and legal conditions. Prerequisites: 306-12100, 306-12200; sophomore standing. Also offered at the Ithaca College London Center. Note: Business majors who plan to study in London should confer with their faculty advisers early in their programs; otherwise, they may not be able to fulfill all program requirements in four years. 3 credits. (F,Y).

881-36000 International Management of Human Resources   NLA

Discussion of structural, cultural, and legal implications of human resource management in multinational companies. Topics include different organizational structures for international operations and how firms from different nations manage their staffing, training and development, performance appraisal, compensation, and labor relations. Prerequisites: 885-34000; junior standing. 3 credits. (IRR)

881-39700 Selected Topics in International Business   NLA

See 880-39700. Offered on demand only. (IRR)

881-48000 Export-Import Operations   NLA

Overview of the major considerations involved in the export-import process. Exploration of documentation, transportation, marketing, and finance of export and import operations. Discussion of legal aspects and legislative constraints confronting exporters and importers, along with governmental support programs, where available. Concentrates on the relevant issues in exporting from and importing into the United States; parallel examples from other countries are given where information is available. Prerequisites: 881-26500 or 884-38000; junior standing. 3 credits. (IRR)

881-49000 Seminar in International Business   NLA

A capstone course in international business, analyzing a number of cases using knowledge and skills from previous courses in international business or those with global/comparative content. The main objective is to develop a clear understanding of problems and practices of decision making in international business operations. Prerequisites: 881-26500 and any other international business course; senior standing. 3 credits. (S,Y)

881-49700 Selected Topics in International Business   NLA

See 880-39700. Offered on demand only. (IRR)

881-49800 Internship: Business   NLA

See 882-49800. Also offered at the Ithaca College London Center by business discipline, using course numbers as follows: for accounting, 880-49800; for management, 882-49800; for finance, 883-49800; for marketing, 884-49800. Internships in London are limited to 3 credits. Note: Business majors who plan to study in London should confer with their faculty advisers early in their programs; otherwise, they may not be able to fulfill all program requirements in four years. Pass/fail only. 3 credits.

881-49900 Independent Study: Business   NLA

Special reading and research not covered in courses currently being offered under supervision. Prerequisites: Prior approval by the School of Business. Variable credit. (F-S,Y)