Milestone 1

BUA 3345: International Business

Milestone 1: Final Project Review and Country Selection Guidelines and Rubric For your final project in this course, you will conduct an in-depth analysis of how a country's geographic, political, economic, socio-cultural, and technological environment affect the business practices of the country. You will evaluate this country’s business environment in a presentation and 10- to 12-page paper. It is important for you to review the requirements for these assignments early so you can decide on a country and start to gather resources. To complete this assignment, follow these steps:

1. Review the final project document and decide what country you will research for your topic. Make sure you understand the requirements for the final presentation and paper; if you are unsure, please consult with your instructor.

2. Select a country that you would like to research for your final project. You may not select Canada or Mexico, nor may you select a country where you have lived or spent a significant part of your life.

3. Submit a Word Document identifying the country you have selected and explain why you chose it. Guidelines for Submission:​ Your milestone submission should be about a paragraph in length, double-spaced, in 12-point Times New Roman font. Instructor Feedback:​ This activity uses an integrated rubric in Blackboard. Students can view instructor feedback in the Grade Center.

Rubric Criteria Exemplary (100%) Needs Improvement (75%) Not Evident (0%) Value

Country

Identifies an appropriate country for analysis.

Identifies an inappropriate country for analysis.

Does not identify a country for analysis.

30

Explanation

Clearly explains why country was selected.

Explains why country was selected, but lacks in clarity.

Does not explain why country was selected.

60

Mechanics

No grammar or spelling errors that distract the reader from the content.

Minor errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

Major errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

10

Total = 100%

BUA 3345: International Business