IBUS 1302 PRINCIPLES OF IMPORTS-EXPORTS II (3-3-0). Examines practices and processes of import management operations including government controls. Skill development in the preparation and understanding of import documents such as customs invoices, packing lists, and commercial invoices. Customs regulations and a review of the appropriate aspects of NAFTA and GATT are studied. Skills: R (MGT 2273) Course Type: W
IBUS 1305 INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND TRADE (3-3-0). The techniques for entering the international marketplace. Emphasis on the impact and dynamics of sociocultural, demographic, economic, technological, and political-legal factors in the foreign trade environment. Topics include patterns of world trade, internationalization of the firm, and operating procedures of the multinational enterprise. Skills: E (MGT 2213) Course Type: W
IBUS 1341 INTERNATIONAL PURCHASING (3-3-0). The skills needed by a buyer in international purchasing or sourcing. Topics include the advantages and the barriers of purchasing internationally, global sourcing, and purchasing processes, including issues of contract administration, location, and evaluation of foreign suppliers, total cost approach, exchange fluctuations, customs procedures, and related topics. Skills: R ( ) Course Type: W
IBUS 1366 PRACTICUM OR FIELD EXPERIENCE -- INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS (3-1-20). Work-based instruction that helps students gain practical experience in international business, enhance skills, and integrate knowledge. As outlined in the learning plan, students will apply theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with international business/industry and will demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of international commerce. Indirect supervision is provided by the work supervisor. A practicum may be a paid or unpaid learning experience. Student internship placement will serve as a capstone experience to International Business Certificate. Skills: R ( ) Course Type: W
IBUS 1391 SPECIAL TOPICS IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS -- PRACTICE FIRM (3-3-0). Students simulate real workplace problems through the creation of a start-up business where the student prepares a business plan, evaluates the effect of current events such as intellectual property, and utilizes the internet and other communication technologies for staff meetings, exchange rate information, and international electronic communications. Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course is a capstone course for the International Business Certificate. Skills: R (MGT 2283) Course Type: W
IBUS 2335 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS LAW (3-3-0). A course in law as it applies to international business transactions in the global political-legal environment. Study of interrelationships among laws of different countries and the legal effects on individuals and business organizations. Topics include agency agreements, international contracts and administrations, regulations of exports and imports, technology transfers, regional transactions, intellectual property, product liability, and legal organization. Skills: R ( ) Course Type: W
IBUS 2345 IMPORT CUSTOMS REGULATIONS (3-3-0). A study of the US Customs Import Regulations to include the duties and responsibilities of the licensed customs broker or customshouse broker. Topics include processes for customs clearance including customs organization, consumptions, and the three keys to successful liquidation (valuation, classification, and entry), the Automated Broker Interface to the Automated Commercial System, types of entries, surety bonds, quotas, penalties, appraisement, bonded warehouse entry, examination of goods, harmonized tariffs, fees, quotas, immediate delivery, laws, and regulations. Skills: R ( ) Course Type: W
LMGT 2330 INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT (3-3-0). Identification of the principles and practices involved in international distribution systems including the multinational corporation. Attention to global strategic planning, production, supply, manpower/labor, geography, business communications, cultural, political, and legal issues affecting global distribution and firm/host relationships. Skills: R ( ) Course Type: W