Method
Flexible
Term
SPRING
Units
3.0 QUARTER UNITS
Cost
$775

Skills you will gain

  • Global Economic Fundamentals: Understand the basis of the international economy and its key components.
  • Political Economy Insights: Explore the relationship between politics, economics, and international business.
  • Trade & Finance Benefits: Learn the advantages of open economy trade and finance on a global scale.
  • Risk and Opportunity Analysis: Identify opportunities and threats impacting international trade and finance.
  • Case Study Application: Analyze international business scenarios through case studies to apply theoretical concepts.

Course Description

This course introduces students to the international business environment within the global economy, especially key changes stemming from the global pandemic. We’ll leverage lessons learned from business economics and introduce students to non-economic factors influencing an international business in the global economy.

Drawing business insights from ethics, culture, and political economy, students will discuss international business scenarios through small case analysis.

Prerequisites / Skills Needed

Intermediate Algebra. Familiarity with Online eBook (Pearson/MyLab), Microsoft Office, or another office suite, and Canvas.

Syllabus Library
Malkiat Singh Sandhu
Malkiat Sandhu
Apr. 7 - Jun. 9, Tuesday, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
  • Flexible Attend in person or via Zoom at scheduled times.
BUSM.X402.(13)
Schedule
Date Start Time End Time Meeting Type Location
Tue, 04-07-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Flexible SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Tue, 04-14-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Flexible SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Tue, 04-21-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Flexible SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Tue, 04-28-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Flexible SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Tue, 05-05-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Flexible SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Tue, 05-12-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Flexible SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Tue, 05-19-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Flexible SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Tue, 05-26-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Flexible SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Tue, 06-02-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Flexible SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Tue, 06-09-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Flexible SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
 

This class meets simultaneously in a classroom and remotely via Zoom. Students are expected to attend and participate in the course, either in-person or remotely, during the days and times that are specified on the course schedule. Just like a traditional in-person class meeting, you are expected to attend and participate in the discussion. Students attending remotely are also strongly encouraged to have their cameras on to get the most out of the remote learning experience.

Students attending the class in-person are expected to bring a laptop / tablet to each class meeting.

To see all meeting dates, click "Full Schedule" below.

You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.

Required Tools and Materials:: International Business: The Challenges of Globalization Plus MyLab Management with Pearson eText, 10th Ed., 2023, John J. Wild, Kenneth L. Wild, ISBN-13: 9781292450278. **Important** Please wait until start of course for MyLab registration instructions.

This course applies to these programs:

Demo