Last modified: 31 May 2022 13:05
International Business is a wide-ranging subject that includes economic, political, cultural and technological facets. The aim of this course is to provide an introduction to the complexities of international business management by examining how the global environment and our understanding of these affect management within an international context.
| Study Type | Postgraduate | Level | 5 |
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| Term | First Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Offshore | Sustained Study | No |
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Key topics include: The nature and importance of international business –the historical patterns of international business and management, the role and importance of international trade, and the dimensions of international business studies. Comparative business environments – the political and economic environments and their impacts on business activities International business strategies and operations – the issues in international location decisions, entry strategies and development Organisational changes and international management.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
Alternative Assessment
Group simulation performance assessment (10%)
1000-word Group Report (30%)
Individual MCQ quiz (10%)
2500-word Individual Essay (50%)
Alternative Resit Assessment
For failed individual element: 3000-word individual essay (60%)
For failed group element: 1500-word individual essay (40%)
There are no assessments for this course.
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Factual | Remember | ILO’s for this course are available in the course guide. |
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