Semester-wise Syllabus for a BBA in International Business and Foreign Trade

Semester 1: Fundamentals of Business & Global Trade

1. Principles of Management – Basics of management theories and organizational behavior.

2. Business Communication – Effective communication in international business (including foreign language basics like Spanish/French/Mandarin).

3. Financial Accounting – Accounting principles, balance sheets, and financial statements.

4. Microeconomics – Supply-demand, market structures, and pricing in global trade.

5. Introduction to International Business – Overview of globalization, MNCs, and trade blocs (WTO, EU, ASEAN).

6. Computer Applications in Business – MS Office, ERP, and business software tools.

Semester 2: Core International Business Concepts

1. Macroeconomics – GDP, inflation, fiscal policies, and global economic systems.

2. International Marketing – Strategies for entering foreign markets (standardization vs. adaptation).

3. Export-Import Procedures & Documentation – Incoterms, letters of credit, and customs clearance.

4. Foreign Trade Policy – Government regulations, EXIM policies, and trade agreements.

5. Business Mathematics & Statistics – Data analysis for trade decisions.

6. Environmental Studies – Sustainability in global trade practices.

Semester 3: Global Trade Operations & Finance

1. International Trade Laws & Regulations – WTO rules, anti-dumping, and trade disputes.

2. Global Supply Chain & Logistics – Shipping, freight forwarding, and inventory management.

3. Foreign Exchange & Risk Management – Currency markets, hedging, and forex risk.

4. International Business Strategy – Market entry modes (FDI, joint ventures, licensing).

5. Regional Economic Groupings – Study of EU, NAFTA, BRICS, and RCEP.

6. Research Methodology – Data collection and analysis for global business decisions.

Semester 4: Cross-Cultural Management & Trade Finance

1. Cross-Cultural Business Management – Managing diversity, negotiation styles, and ethics.

2. International Financial Management – Multinational capital budgeting, transfer pricing.

3. E-Commerce in Global Trade – Digital platforms (Alibaba, Amazon Global), cross-border e-commerce.

4. International Human Resource Management – Expatriate management, global staffing.

5. Trade Finance & Payment Methods – Documentary collections, bank guarantees, and forex instruments.

6. Internship (Short-term) / Industry Visit – Exposure to export houses, logistics firms, or MNCs.

Semester 5: Specializations & Emerging Trends

1. Global Business Negotiations – Case studies on international deals and diplomacy.

2. Emerging Markets & Geopolitics – Business risks in BRICS, Africa, and volatile regions.

3. International Taxation & Transfer Pricing – Double taxation avoidance, tax havens.

4. Digital Transformation in Trade – Blockchain, AI in logistics, and smart contracts.

5. Electives (Choose One)

   • Sustainable Global Business

   • International Entrepreneurship

   • Trade Analytics & Big Data

6. Project Management – Agile methods for global business projects.

Semester 6: Capstone Projects & Industry Readiness

1. Global Business Strategy Simulation – Virtual trade scenarios and decision-making.

2. International Business Plan Development – Creating a market-entry strategy for a foreign country.

3. Internship (Long-term) / Dissertation – Work with MNCs, export-import firms, or trade agencies.

4. Startup Incubation (Optional) – Launching an international trade venture.

5. Comprehensive Viva & Case Study Analysis – Real-world problem-solving in global business.