Skyline College Catalog 2011-2012 Program & course descriptions ...

C O U R S E D E S C R I P T I O N SBUSINESSBUS. 241 DOING BUSINESS IN ASIA (1.5)(Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)Minimum of 24 lecture hours plus 8 lab hours by arrangement/semester.Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 836or equivalent.Exploration of business strategies in the Asia-Pacificregion. Students will learn how and why business strategiesare pursued by multinational corporations doingbusiness in Asia. Students will gain a better insight intothe business environment and business protocol in Asia.Topics include business environmental analysis, strategyformulation, strategy implementation and control, andprofiles of Japan, Korea, China, Singapore and HongKong. Transfer credit: CSU.BUS. 242 DOING BUSINESS IN EUROPE (1.5)(Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)Minimum of 24 lecture hours plus 8 lab hours by arrangement/semester.Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 836or equivalent.Analysis of the business culture of European countries.Students will learn the major components of the currenteconomic, political and cultural reality of the Europeannations in order to develop the knowledge and understandingessential to conducting successful businessdealings in Europe. Transfer credit: CSU.BUS. 243 LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OFINTERNATIONAL BUSINESS (1.5)(Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)Minimum of 24 lecture hours plus 8 lab hours by arrangement/semester.Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 836or equivalent.Introductory course to explore various topics related tothe legal implications the financial, economic, cultural andpolitical environment of international business. Throughanalysis of case students and skill-building activities,students will develop a theoretical, practical approach todoing business as a multinational company in a globalenvironment. Transfer credit: CSU.BUS. 244 DOING BUSINESS IN LATIN AMERICA (1.5)(Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)Minimum of 24 lecture hours plus 8 lab hours by arrangement/semester.Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 836or equivalent.This course covers the practical aspects of doing businessin Latin America. Students will gain additional insightinto business protocol and tactics of Latin America.Topics include political, economic, cultural and businessenvironments; opportunity analysis; trade agreements;business strategy; and country and regional profiles ofMexico, the Caribbean, Central America, and SouthAmerica. Transfer credit: CSU.BUS. 245 INTRODUCTION TO CUSTOMSBROKERAGE (1.5)(Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)Minimum of 24 lecture hours plus 8 lab hours by arrangement/semester.Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 836or equivalent.Introduction to the basic regulations, procedures anddocumentation required in customs brokerage. Thecourse will provide students with basic knowledge andinsight into U.S. Customs Brokerage and the CustomsBroker examination. Topics include procedures of U.S.customs entry, clearance, documentation, classification,valuation, tariffs, quotas, duty rates, restrictions, prohibitions,and regulations. Transfer credit: CSU.BUS. 246 DOING BUSINESS IN CHINA (3)(Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)Minimum of 48 lecture hours plus 12 lab hours by arrangement/semester.Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 836and READ 836, or ENGL 846, or equivalent.A comprehensive study of Chinese business operationsand challenges in dealing with cultural differences,negotiation styles, and business operations. Studentwill apply practical guidelines in conducting successfulnegotiations and business ventures with Chinese counterparts.Transfer credit: CSU.BUS. 248 ASIAN MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (3)(Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)Minimum of 48 lecture hours plus 16 lab hours by arrangement/semester.Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 836and READ 836, or ENGL 846, or equivalent.A comparative study of Asian management systems,such as organizational structures, competitive strategies,and cultural influences within Asia and the western world.Students will learn the influence of Confucianism,strategic thinking and traditions on Asian managementsystems, and practical guidelines for working with Asiancounterparts for successful business ventures. Transfercredit: CSU.BUS. 249 INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONALLOGISTICS FOR CUSTOMS BROKERS ANDFREIGHT FORWARDERS (3)(Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)Minimum of 48 lecture hours/semester.Introduction to international purchase-sale agreementnegotiations, use of Incoterms, foreign exchange andcollections, international supply chains and cargo transportation,and cargo risk management. Students will performentry-level operational tasks related to the overalltrade and logistics process. Transfer credit: CSU.152 w w w. S k y l i n e C o l l e g e . e d u 2011 – 2 012 C ATA L O G