MCCCD Program Description

Islamic Countries: International Business Environment

Course: IBS155

First Term: 2009 Fall

Lecture 2 Credit(s) 2 Period(s) 2 Load
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: S

Description: Introductory course which gives suggestions for trading with Islamic countries. Includes cultural, social and geographic overviews of the regions in addition to business issues. Key focus on small to medium-sized firms as importers/exporters to and from the region.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Describe demographic profiles of Islamic countries . (I) 2. Explain the complex microenvironments in major regions of Islam. (I) 3. Analyze the cultural considerations for U.S./Islamic world trade. (I) 4. Identify the major political, economic, and religious issues relating to the Islamic countries (II) 5. Describe the economic and commercial relationships among Islamic countries and the United States. (II) 6. Analyze and evaluate areas of opportunity for U.S. exporters. (III) 7. Explain the current and anticipated impact of trade agreements with Islamic countries (i.e Morocco and Jordan) (IV)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Geographic Overview A. Physical geography B. Human geography C. Cultural overview II. Economic Overview A. Economic trends in Islamic countries B. Analysis of industrial sectors C. Emerging markets for U.S. exporters III. Business Strategies A. Specific business opportunities B. Marketing strategies C. Import/export resources IV. Current and Future Issues

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 3/24/2009

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