Program Overview

Program Overview

The University of British Columbia Sauder School of Business offers various programs and courses for students. One of the courses is COMM_V 498 - International Business Management.

Course Description

Many aspects of business decisions are affected by issues of international nature. These international business issues are broadly classified into the following five categories: country factors, the global monetary system, global trade and investment environment, the structure of international operations, and operation-specific issues. In this course, some of the important topics from each of these categories will be discussed. Application of analytical concepts and methods as well as development of communication skills will be emphasized. The course is integrative by design and students are encouraged to apply their knowledge from other areas of business management to international business problems.

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

• identify the types of risks inherent in IB
• identify the business circumstances where IB operations such as exporting, outsourcing, and FDI can be profitable
• identify the potential advantages and limitations international trade arrangements provide to firms
• design IB operations with appropriate organizational structures
• understand the role of culture, intellectual property rights, and comparative advantage in IB operations

Prerequisites

The prerequisites for this course are:

• COMM 396 (formerly COMM 390)
• COMM 395
• Fourth-year standing

Course Credits

The course credits for COMM_V 498 are 3.

Program Requirements

The program requirements include:

• Combined Major in Business and Computer Science
• UBC Sauder – HKU Dual Degree Program
• General Program Requirements
• Transfer students

Options

The options available include:

• Accounting
• Business Technology Management
• Entrepreneurship
• Finance
• Early Start to the Finance Option
• General Business Management
• Global Supply Chain and Logistics Management
• Marketing
• Operations and Logistics
• Organizational Behaviour and Human Resources
• Real Estate
• Double Options

Elective Requirements

The elective requirements are also available.

Exams and Grades

The exams and grades section includes:

• Exams
• Grades
• Academic Standing and Class Standing
• Academic Honours
• Campus Closures
• Failed Year

Specialized Academic Opportunities

The specialized academic opportunities include:

• UBC SWIFT: UBC Sauder Women in Finance Training
• Commerce Scholars Program
• UBC Sauder Public Speaking Competition
• UBCO Cross Campus Mobility

Minors and Concentrations

The minors and concentrations available include:

• Minor in Arts or Science
• Minor in Commerce
• Business Analytics Concentration
• Business Law Concentration
• International Business Concentration
• Sustainability and Social Impact Concentration

Scholarships and Funding

The scholarships and funding section includes:

• Scholarship Search
• OSAS Student Experience Grants

Graduation

The graduation section is also available.