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BU5970: INTERNATIONALISATION (2015-2016)

Last modified: 25 Mar 2016 11:37


Course Overview

This course is based upon the analysis of Globalization and the process of internationalisation from comparative business and socio-economic perspectives. Students will learn about inter alia the role of large and small businesses in the contemporary international environment; transition economies and new EU member states; the process and modes of privatization; the role of supra-national organizations; cultural dimensions of international businesses; international trade; the role of social capital.  To support the lecture themes, there are case studies, and written assessed assignment focusing upon the internationalization of a business.   

Course Details

Study Type Postgraduate Level 5
Term Second Term Credit Points 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus None. Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Professor Michael Hughes

Qualification Prerequisites

None.

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

  • Either MSc International Business Management (Studied) or MSc Global Health and Management (Studied)
  • Any Postgraduate Programme (Studied)

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

This course will cover the global economy and international business. Reviewing historical components of regional economic integration, such as the EU, NAFTA and others in Asia and in the Middle East, students will be presented with issues of globalisation and anti-globalisation of free trade, including a study of the World Trade Organisation.

Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

More Information about Week Numbers


Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

1st attempt: 100% continuous assessment. Resit: For the individual elements students who score below CAS 9 will be required to submit the respective elements within six weeks of the mark and feedback being returned.

Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Feedback

None.

Course Learning Outcomes

None.
 

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