HTM-2314: Introduction to International Business
Description: Fundamental concepts of international business. International business environment and how it affects decisions, the creation of competitive advantage in the multinational firm, and complexities of managing it. Why international businesses exist, drivers of international expansion, differences among countries in terms of political, legal, economic, technological and cultural dimensions, and the complexity of international business decisions. Causes and consequences of globalization, international trade, and analyzing the challenges of managing international business, with a focus on a number of industries, including hospitality and tourism. Operational, strategic, and ethical issues which are unique to multinational corporations.
Pathways: N/A
Course Hours: 3 credits
Sections Taught: 103
Average GPA: 3.12 (rounds to B)
Strict A Rate (No A-) : 21.73%
Average Withdrawal Rate: 2.62%
| Stuart L Feigenbaum | 2024 | 24.9% | 48.0% | 19.4% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 3.7% | 2.95 | 37 |
| Simone Bianco | 2023 | 39.1% | 35.8% | 19.7% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.8% | 3.11 | 7 |
| Seunghun Shin | 2024 | 77.3% | 17.4% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.6% | 0.0% | 3.64 | 5 |
| Manisha Singal | 2024 | 22.7% | 45.6% | 21.4% | 4.8% | 1.3% | 4.1% | 2.86 | 17 |
| Laura T Raschke | 2024 | 62.7% | 32.3% | 3.5% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 3.52 | 9 |
| Yelim E Kim | 2024 | 34.6% | 41.9% | 18.6% | 4.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2.98 | 2 |
| Ashley L Beleny | 2024 | 59.2% | 31.7% | 4.6% | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 3.41 | 12 |
| Maximilian Stallkamp | 2023 | 40.5% | 44.9% | 11.3% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 3.22 | 9 |
| Ju Yeon Shin | 2023 | 39.5% | 32.7% | 16.4% | 5.0% | 0.0% | 6.2% | 3.13 | 3 |
| Lindy B Cranwell | 2022 | 55.0% | 27.5% | 10.0% | 0.0% | 7.5% | 0.0% | 3.20 | 1 |
| Ross Mecham | 2022 | 23.8% | 52.4% | 14.3% | 4.8% | 0.0% | 4.8% | 3.00 | 1 |