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OPOL COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA)
INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND AGREEMENTS
New Curriculum Effective SY 2022 - 2023

VISION MISSION CORE VALUES

Opol Community College is a self-reliant higher
educational institution providing affordable quality
education to produce pro-active and highly
competitive graduates.
The College aims to produce graduates with competitive
skills by providing competent instructors, adequate learning  Optimism
resources and scholarship grants and link them to  Compassion
employment opportunities. Further, being a local government
owned institution, it supports the programs and projects of the  Commitment
government.

Program Educational Objectives

Profile of an OCC BSBA major Financial Management Graduate

1. A graduate who assumes supervisory and/or managerial responsibilities within their organization.

2. A graduate who can pursue graduate studies in business, management, and other higher academic fields.

3 A graduate who is capable of managing a business, ensuring its competitiveness, and increasing its added value in the
changing environment of the global economy.

4. A graduate who imparts and shares expertise with the community.

5. A graduate who can participate in community service and social responsibilities.

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PROGRAM OUTCOMES
Common to all programs in all types of school (Sec.6.1-6.2, CMO 17, s. 2017): Profile of an OCC BSBA
Graduate
1. Articulate the latest developments in the specific field of practice PEO 3,4
2. Effectively communicates in English and Filipino, both orally and in writing PEO 4, 2
3. Work effectively and collaboratively with a substantial degree of independence in multi-disciplinary PEO 1, 4
and multi-cultural teams
4. Act in recognition of professional, social, and ethical responsibility PEO 5, 3, 4,
5. Promote “Filipino historical and cultural heritage” PEO 5,4
6. Perform the basic function of management such as planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. PEO 1,3
7. Apply the basic concepts that underlie each of the functional areas of business (marketing, finance, PEO 1, 3, 4
human resources management, production, and operations management, information technology,
and strategic management and employ these concepts in various business situations.
8. Select the proper decision-making tools to critically, analytically, and creatively solve problems and PEO 1, 3, 4
drive results;
9. Express oneself clearly and communicate effectively with stakeholders both in oral and written forms. PEO 2, 4
10. Apply information and communication technology (ICT) skills as required by the business PEO 3, 2,
environment.
11. Work effectively with other stakeholders and manage conflict in the workplace; PEO 1 3, 4
12. Demonstrate corporate citizenship and social responsibility. PEO 5, 4, 3
13. Exercise high personal moral and ethical standards. PEO 3
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Outcome-Based Teaching-Learning Plan

Course Title/Number BACC 8 (International Trade and Agreements)

Course Description This course provides a theoretical analysis of international trade topics with references to empirical evidence. The course
covers the main theories of international trade and international trade policy. Students will learn the main empirical patterns of
current international trade and how to access sources of this information. They will become familiar with the concept of
comparative advantage, and study models showing how technological differences, differences in resource endowments, and
economies of scale determine trade patterns and income distribution. The effects of various trade policy instruments on
welfare will be analysed. Students will acquire the problem-solving skills necessary to analyse these and similar matter
Course Credit 3
Contact Hours 54 hours
Pre-requisite None
Instructor RUFFAIDAH A. LANTOD
Consultation Time 4:30 – 5:00 PM (face-to-face)
Program Specialization (Based on CMO No. 17 s. 2017-Policies, Standards, and Guidelines for the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Outcomes (BSBA), 6.3 Specific to a Sub-discipline and a major.

a. Analyze the business environment for strategic direction.

b. Prepare operational plans
c. Innovate business ideas based on emerging industry
d. Manage a strategic business unit for economic sustainability
e. Conduct business research

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Course Learning 1. Describe and interpret the assumptions and structure of standard models of international trade theory and policy.
Outcomes 2. Use the standard models of international trade to interpret and analyse real problems and issues in international
economics.
3. Describe and interpret how institutions and policy affect international trade.
4. Construct written work/case study that is logically and professionally presented.

Learning Plan
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Midterm Period
Expected Learning Values
Teaching Assessment
Time Allotment Outcomes/Performance Indicators Integration
Course Topic Learning Methods Resource
(Week) (At the end of the lesson, students
Activities /Tools/Tasks
can;)

Part I: International Commitment

Trade Theory Respect
Obedience
- World Trade: An Responsibility EBooks
Overview
Graded
- Labor Productivity Optimism
Recitation
and Comparative Integrity
Lecture/Discussion Lecture
Advantage:The
Ricardian Model Boldness Notes
Group Work
- Specific Factors and
PPT
Income Distribution Responsibility
- Discuss and explain the theories Collaborative and Quiz
- Resources and Review
on trade; the Ricardian Model, interactive class
Trade: The Honesty
The Heckscher-Ohlin’s Model, participation and Materials
Heckscher-Ohlin
1–9 standard trade model, and student’s
Model Slide
international & global economy. engagement:
- The Standard Trade Passion
Graded Share
Model Faith
- Recitation
- External Economies
 Case Study
of Scale and the Trust
Report Group Work
International
 Debate
Location of Accountability
 Group Quizbee Quiz
Production
 Reflection Individual
- Firms in the Global Commitment
 Games assignment
Economy: Export to Customers
 Group Activities
Decisions,
 Interactive
Outsourcing, and
Class
Multinational Teamwork
Demonstration Midterm
Enterprises
(if applicable) Exam
Simplicity
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Final Period
Part II: International Lecture/Discussion
Trade Policy
- Discuss and explain an in-depth Books
- The Instruments of understanding of international Collaborative and Graded
Trade Policy trade policy; the instruments of interactive class Passion Recitation Video
- The Political trade policy; the political economy participation and Group work Lecture
of trade policy; trade policy in student’s Commitment Quiz Notes
Economy of Trade
developing countries; engagement: Case
Policy controversies in trade policy; Humility analysis Review
- Trade Policy in mathematical aspects of trade Materials
Developing policy; the factor-proportions  Case Study Excellence
Countries model; the trading world Report
- Controversies in economy; and the monopolistic  Debate Books
competition model Graded
Trade Policy  Group Quizbee Lecture
Recitation
 Reflection Notes
- Mathematical
10 - 18  Games Leadership
- The Factor- Group
 Group Activities Diversity Video
Proportions Model Interactive Class Innovation
- The Trading World Quiz
Demonstration (if Responsibility Slide
Economy applicable) share
Case
- The Monopolistic  Workshop and
analysis
Competition Model Job Fair Lecture
Activities for 4th Notes
Final Exam
Yr Students
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Suggested Leadership & Personal Development: A Toolbox for the 21 st Century Professionals by Katja Kruckeberg, Wolfgang
Learning Amann, and Mike Green, 2011.
Resources

Grading System
Midterm Final Term Final Grade
(Assignment (Assignment Midterm grade + Final grade
Quizzes Quizzes 2
Oral Recitation Oral Recitation
Project) 70% Project) 70%
Term Exam. 30% Term Exam. 30%
Total 100% Total 100%
1. Students are required to attend all class sessions as listed on the school calendar. Students will be dropped if he/she exceeds
an allowable number of absences.
2. Students are expected to attend class sessions on time.
3. Students must take all scheduled and unscheduled examinations. No special examinations will be given except for Major
Course Policy Examinations.
and Standards 4. Assignments, case studies, and projects, designs must be submitted on or before the deadline/due date.
5. Cheating will not be tolerated and will result in a failing grade.
6. Students are expected to consistently demonstrate professional behavior.
7. Students are required to have at least 75% final grade for him/her to pass the Subject.
Lateness. A student will be marked “late” if he/she enters the class 15 minutes after the indicated time. Any student who comes
to class 15 minutes after the scheduled time or is always late for two consecutive meetings shall be marked “absent”

Missed work or exam. Any student who missed to give a class presentation, submit a work assignment, or take a test should
consult the concerned instructor for immediate compliance.

Cheating. Any student who committed any form of academic dishonesty shall be given “failed marked and a disciplinary action
provided in the OCC Student’s Handbook and subject to the Guidance office.

Use of Technology. Cell phones can be “turned on” while the session is in progress and needed. Using laptops, smartphones,
and tablets is considered necessary for online discussion.
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Course Title AY/Effective Term Prepared by: Checked by: Approved by:

International First Semester

Trade and AY 2022 – 2023 RUFFAIDAH A. LANTOD DR. BERNARDITO L. DACUBOR DR. ALMA T. GURREA
Agreements Instructor Program Head Vice President for Academic Affairs