Northern Virginia Community College: Introduction to International Business

Introduction to International Business - BUS 280 at Northern Virginia Community College

BUS 280 - Introduction to International Business: Provides an introduction to the theoretical principles and practices of the global business environment. Examines the functions of international business in the economy, international and transnational marketing, production, and financial operations.

Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite: BUS 100 or departmental approval

3 credits

BUS 280 Detailed Outline

Schedule at Northern Virginia Community College

Spring 2025 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
26357	BUS 280-001M	3	M W	11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.	2025-01-21	Manassas	P
Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
26951	BUS 280-001N	3	M W	12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.	2025-01-21	Annandale	P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
26413	BUS 280-002L	3	Tu Th	9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.	2025-01-21	Loudoun	P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule. OER-no cost textbooks
26356	BUS 280-002M	3	M	4:00 p.m.-6:55 p.m.	2025-01-21	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the days and times listed on your class schedule. Your instructor will facilitate live online lectures and discussions. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required.
26415	BUS 280-003L	3	Tu Th	12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.	2025-01-21	Loudoun	P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule. OER-no cost textbooks
28357	BUS 280-003N	3	Tu	6:30 p.m.-9:25 p.m.	2025-01-21	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the day(s) and time listed on the class schedule. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required.
26416	BUS 280-004L	3	W	2:20 p.m.-5:15 p.m.	2025-01-21	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the day(s) and time listed on the class schedule. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required.
40280	BUS 280-01XA	3	Tu Th	11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.	2025-01-21	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
This is a Hyflex class. HyFlex (Hybrid-Flexible) gives students the option of attending sessions in the classroom, participating remotely (via Zoom), or both. Students can change their mode of attendance weekly or by topic, according to need or preference. HyFlex Course
26896	BUS 280-01XN	3	M W	9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.	2025-01-21	Annandale	P
This is a Hyflex class. HyFlex (Hybrid-Flexible) gives students the option of attending sessions in the classroom, participating remotely (via Zoom), or both. Students can change their mode of attendance weekly or by topic, according to need or preference. HyFlex Course
26420	BUS 280-01YL	3	Tu	11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.	2025-01-21	Loudoun	P
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Hybrid Course
40281	BUS 280-02XA	3	Tu Th	11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.	2025-01-21	Alexandria	P
This is a Hyflex class. HyFlex (Hybrid-Flexible) gives students the option of attending sessions in the classroom, participating remotely (via Zoom), or both. Students can change their mode of attendance weekly or by topic, according to need or preference. HyFlex Course
26897	BUS 280-02XN	3	M W	9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.	2025-01-21	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
This is a Hyflex class. HyFlex (Hybrid-Flexible) gives students the option of attending sessions in the classroom, participating remotely (via Zoom), or both. Students can change their mode of attendance weekly or by topic, according to need or preference. HyFlex Course
40269	BUS 280-040A	3	M	6:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.	2025-02-04	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
Thirteen Week Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the day(s) and time listed on the class schedule. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required.
48743	BUS 280-040N	3	M W	9:35 a.m.-11:20 a.m.	2025-02-04	Annandale	P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule. Thirteen Week
26918	BUS 280-05XN	3	M W	2:20 p.m.-3:40 p.m.	2025-01-21	Annandale	P
This is a Hyflex class. HyFlex (Hybrid-Flexible) gives students the option of attending sessions in the classroom, participating remotely (via Zoom), or both. Students can change their mode of attendance weekly or by topic, according to need or preference. HyFlex Course
26919	BUS 280-06XN	3	M W	2:20 p.m.-3:40 p.m.	2025-01-21	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
This is a Hyflex class. HyFlex (Hybrid-Flexible) gives students the option of attending sessions in the classroom, participating remotely (via Zoom), or both. Students can change their mode of attendance weekly or by topic, according to need or preference. HyFlex Course
28063	BUS 280-40YW	3	Tu	9:35 a.m.-11:20 a.m.	2025-02-04	Woodbridge	P
Hybrid Course 50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Thirteen Week
27508	BUS 280-E05A	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-01-21	Virtual and NOL	WW
Online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Starts January 21.
27509	BUS 280-E06L	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-01-21	Virtual and NOL	WW
Online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Starts January 21.
27510	BUS 280-E40W	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-01-21	Virtual and NOL	WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 1st 7-week course. Starts January 21.
25143	BUS 280-E70L	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-03-04	Virtual and NOL	WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 3rd 7-week course. Starts March 4.
27511	BUS 280-E80L	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-03-25	Virtual and NOL	WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 4th 7-week course. Starts March 25.
27512	BUS 280-E81A	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-03-25	Virtual and NOL	WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 4th 7-week course. Starts March 25.

Summer 2025 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
32269	BUS 280-50YL	3	M W	11:00 a.m.-12:45 p.m.	2025-05-19	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
Hybrid Course 50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom on the days and times listed on your class schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, on your own time (following the course syllabus and due dates) via CANVAS. All students are expected to attend class virtually on the days and times listed on your schedule. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. 1st 6 Week
32515	BUS 280-5XYN	3	W	9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.	2025-05-19	Annandale	P
Hybrid Course 1st 6 Week This is a Hyflex and Hybrid class. HyFlex (Hybrid-Flexible) gives students the option of attending sessions in the classroom, participating remotely (via Zoom), or both. Students can change their mode of attendance weekly or by topic, according to need or preference. HyFlex Course
32534	BUS 280-6XYN	3	W	9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.	2025-05-19	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
1st 6 Week Hybrid Course This is a Hyflex and Hybrid class. HyFlex (Hybrid-Flexible) gives students the option of attending sessions in the classroom, participating remotely (via Zoom), or both. Students can change their mode of attendance weekly or by topic, according to need or preference. HyFlex Course
31413	BUS 280-70YL	3	Tu Th	6:00 p.m.-7:55 p.m.	2025-06-16	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
Hybrid Course 2nd 6 Week 50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom; students are expected to attend class via Zoom on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
31441	BUS 280-90YN	3	W	5:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.	2025-07-01	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
Hybrid Course 50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom; students are expected to attend class via Zoom on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Third Six Week
38371	BUS 280-90YW	3	M	9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.	2025-07-01	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
Third Six Week Hybrid Course 50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom; students are expected to attend class via Zoom on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
31777	BUS 280-E55M	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-06-16	Virtual and NOL	WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 2nd 8-week course. Starts June 16.
31778	BUS 280-E56L	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-06-16	Virtual and NOL	WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 2nd 8-week course. Starts June 16.
31779	BUS 280-E57N	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-06-16	Virtual and NOL	WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 2nd 8-week course. Starts June 16.

Fall 2025 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
45932	BUS 280-001A	3	M	6:00 p.m.-8:55 p.m.	2025-08-25	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
47389	BUS 280-001M	3	M W	11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.	2025-08-25	Manassas	P
49805	BUS 280-001N	3	M W	8:00 a.m.-9:20 a.m.	2025-08-25	Annandale	P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
49818	BUS 280-002N	3	M W	9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.	2025-08-25	Annandale	P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
48825	BUS 280-003L	3	Tu Th	9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.	2025-08-25	Loudoun	P
Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule
48827	BUS 280-004L	3	Tu Th	12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.	2025-08-25	Loudoun	P
Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule
64493	BUS 280-004N	3	M	6:30 p.m.-9:25 p.m.	2025-08-25	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
49670	BUS 280-005L	3	Tu	7:00 p.m.-9:40 p.m.	2025-08-25	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the day(s) and time listed on the class schedule. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required.
64497	BUS 280-005N	3	W	6:30 p.m.-9:25 p.m.	2025-08-25	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
49803	BUS 280-01XN	3	M W	12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.	2025-08-25	Annandale	P
This is a Hyflex class. HyFlex (Hybrid-Flexible) gives students the option of attending sessions in the classroom, participating remotely (via Zoom), or both. Students can change their mode of attendance weekly or by topic, according to need or preference. HyFlex Course
66724	BUS 280-01YW	3	Tu	9:35 a.m.-10:50 a.m.	2025-08-25	Woodbridge	HY
Fifteen Week Hybrid Course 50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
49802	BUS 280-02XN	3	M W	12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.	2025-08-25	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
This is a Hyflex class. HyFlex (Hybrid-Flexible) gives students the option of attending sessions in the classroom, participating remotely (via Zoom), or both. Students can change their mode of attendance weekly or by topic, according to need or preference. HyFlex Course
46196	BUS 280-02YM	3	Tu	7:00 p.m.-8:40 p.m.	2025-08-25	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	HY
50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom; students are expected to attend class via Zoom on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Hybrid Course
69003	BUS 280-040N	3	Tu Th	9:35 a.m.-11:05 a.m.	2025-09-09	Annandale	P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule. Thirteen Week
69004	BUS 280-041N	3	Tu Th	12:45 p.m.-2:15 p.m.	2025-09-09	Annandale	P
Thirteen Week Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
49192	BUS 280-40XA	3	M W	11:00 a.m.-12:45 p.m.	2025-09-09	Alexandria	P
HyFlex Course This is a Hyflex class. HyFlex (Hybrid-Flexible) gives students the option of attending sessions in the classroom, participating remotely (via Zoom), or both. Students can change their mode of attendance weekly or by topic, according to need or preference. Thirteen Week
49549	BUS 280-41XA	3	M W	11:00 a.m.-12:45 p.m.	2025-09-09	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
Thirteen Week This is a Hyflex class. HyFlex (Hybrid-Flexible) gives students the option of attending sessions in the classroom, participating remotely (via Zoom), or both. Students can change their mode of attendance weekly or by topic, according to need or preference. HyFlex Course
46199	BUS 280-E05M	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-08-25	Virtual and NOL	WW
15-week online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Starts August 25.
47709	BUS 280-E55A	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-09-09	Virtual and NOL	WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 2nd 7-week course. Starts September 9.
47710	BUS 280-E80L	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-10-22	Virtual and NOL	WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 4th 7-week course. Starts October 22.
48284	BUS 280-E82N	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-10-22	Virtual and NOL	WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 4th 7-week course. Starts October 22.

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