SYLLABUS

MAN 1502-International Business

Credit Hours: 3
Dr. John Suprihanto, MIM.
E-MAIL: johnsp.febugm@gmail.com
Phone: (0274) 514007 HP: 081931171008 Office: 84510-6 ext. 187
Room S.112; Office Hours: Wednesday & Thursday by appointment
Economic and Business Faculty, Gadjah Mada University

Course Description
This course focuses on an integrated view of business with an international emphasis. It
aims to provide students with a comprehensive and balanced overview of the interwoven
nature of international business disciplines and principles. This course also aims to provide
students with an in-depth exploration of international business organizations and help them
appreciate the importance of the linkages between the internal operations of an
international business and its external environment.
This course is designed to equip students with knowledge, concept, theory, technique, and
organizational processes related to the field of international business. Within this course,
the basic understanding of what International Business is will be emphasized, as well its
function, the level of International Business and its necessary skills.
As international managers will not immune to the environmental factors in making
managerial decisions, the course is also designed to provide students with understanding of
internal and external international environment forces and their impacts to the organization.
It is widely and strongly believed that having comprehended knowledge and utilizes the
right technique and practice in international business in making decision and action will
improve the effectiveness of the international organization.
In order to deal the above phenomena righteously, students in this course is required to
prepare rigorously the study material which at the end will be their basis in making
international managerial decisions.

The Objective of the Course

After the completion of the course, students are expected to be able to:
1. Identify and describe basic concept, theory and technique in the field of international
business.
2. Develop sensitivity and ability to scan the environmental forces that impacting the
international organization life.
3. Discuss and compare different models and approaches to understanding the firm,
evaluating these in the context of the international business environment, and exploring
the impact of key environmental factors on decision making and international
organizational behavior.
4. Understand and critically evaluate alternative theories of international strategy and
competencies and international competitive advantage
5. Discuss and compare the different entry methods to international market.

6. Identify the sources of export counseling and explain why firms export and problem
areas of exporting
7. Understand and critically evaluate why there are differences between domestic and
international marketing.
8. Understand the organizational dimensions that must be considered when selecting
organizational structures and explain why the design of organizational structure is
important to international companies.
9. Understand and critically evaluate the relationship between competitive strategies and
HR management approaches in international business.
10. Understand how currency value changes affect international business transactions and
know about financial management tools
11. Understand supply chain management, the relationship with design and describe the
global sourcing arrangements and appreciate the importance of the added costs of
global sourcing

Course Material
Main Reference:
Ball, McCulloch, Frantz, Geringer, and Minor, 2006, International Business, 10th Edition,
McGraw Hill, New York
Other Material:
1. Paper articles and other source of information
2. Actual case illustration and analysis

Student Responsibilities:
1. Students are expected to come to the class with proper preparation by reading all
material required in every session
2. Contribute to the creation of academic climate by actively participate in the discussion
lead by facilitator.
3. Listen the lecture, summarize and make notes of important items that student are
interested to be discussed for their own benefits.
4. Do all course assignments.

Absenteeism
Students are expected to attend all the scheduled meetings on time. Late attendance is
considered contravening academic process and climate. Absenteeism policy follows the
regulation stipulated by academic office. Allowance to skip the class of no more than 25%
is designed to accommodate unexpected events beyond the control of students. It is not a
right that students should take or exercise.

Learning Method
This method of learning is a particular type of learning methods under the student-centered
learning paradigm (SCL+PLUS). This SCL approach was improved by UGM: the studentteacher aesthetic role-sharing paradigm (STAR). In this approach, students are active
learners to find and construct their own knowledge. The lecturer serves as a facilitator to
help students achieve learning objectives and develop managerial skills (i.e. motivational
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skills, leadership skills, communication skills). The class time will be devoted to discuss
any concepts, theories, materials and issues that students cannot fully comprehend by their
own reading on the topic. To encourage them to participate in the discussion, students will
be picked up randomly to answer questions and be scored on the basis of their answer and
readiness. The STAR emphasizes on aesthetic role-sharing; it means the harmonious
relationship between teacher and students.

Grading
A students grade is based on total score of all grading components. The composition of
grade components is as follow:
No. Component

Measurement based

Class Discussion & Participation (CDP)

quantity & quality

10

Weekly Assignments (WA)

current issues @ 2 pages/10x

10

Quiz (Q)

2 questions/ closed book /10x

10

Small Group Discussions ( SGD)

Group @ 5-6 members/10x

05

Mid-Term Assignment (MTA)

Group @ 5 members: two articles-critical review

15

Mid-Term Examination (MTE)

5 questions/essay/closed book

15

Final Examination (FE)

5 questions/essay/closed book

15

Final Assignment & Presentation (FAP)

Group: the international business plan (IBP)

20

Exam. Mid-term and final exam Ujian are conducted to assess the learning process toward
the many concepts and theories in the field of management. The type of exam is essay
questions and designed primarily to stimalte the comprehensive understanding.
Paper Asiggnment. The objective of this assignment is to synthesize the thoughts, values,
course materials, and library research applied in managerial and specific problem
experienced by managers. Students is obliged to prepare and submit the report that mirror
the result of their thought and systematic analysis toward the application of the concept and
technique in management field in real managerial situation in the firm. The evaluation of
the MTA and paper is based on the following factors: (a) the clarity of managerial problem;
(b) the quality of analysis and the proposed solution; (c) the technique and format of
writing; and (d) the integration and understanding of course materials.

Academic Honesty
The academic life prospers due to its adherence to honesty and integrity. Plagiarism,
cheating and other types of academic misconduct are not tolerated in the FEB-UGM. The
faculty together with students assumes responsibility to assure that learning integrity works
and absorb by the member. The assignment and exam the students submitted must be the
work of every student unless otherwise stated by facilitator that student must collaborate
with other student.

Course Outline
Class
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Topic
Introduction to Course & Text
Rapid Change of Global Business
Trading and Investing in International Business
Economic Theories of International Business
Dynamics of International Organizations
Understanding the International Monetary System
Socio-cultural Forces
Physical and Environmental Forces
Economic and Socioeconomic Forces
Political Forces
Legal Forces
Financial Forces
Labor Forces
International Strategy
Mid Term-Examination
Assessing and Analyzing Markets
Market Entry Methods
Export and Import Practices
Marketing Internationally
Organizational Structure and Design
Human Resources Management
Financial Management
Implementation of international business
Global Operations Management
Presentation Group 1
Presentation Group 2

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Targeted Learning Goals

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Presentation Group 3
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Presentation Group 5
Presentation Group 6

Ch. 2
Ch. 3
Ch. 4
Ch. 5
Ch. 6
Ch. 7
Ch. 8
Ch. 9
Ch.10
Ch.11
Ch.12
Ch.13
Ch.14
Ch.15
Ch.16
Ch.17
Ch.18
Ch.19
Ch.20
Ch.21

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Final Examination

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Activity &
Assignment
CDP
CDP, WA1,
Q1, SGD1
CDP, WA2,
Q2, SGD2
CDP, WA3,
Q3, SGD3
CDP, WA4,
Q4, SGD4
CDP, WA5,
Q5, SGD5
CDP, WA6,
Q6, SGD6
MTE & MTA
CDP, WA7,
SGD7
CDP, Q7,
SGD8
CDP, WA8,
Q8, SGD9
CDP, WA9,
Q9, SGD10
WA10, Q10,
FAP1
FAP2
FAP3
FE & FA