| Course Type | Elective Course |
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| Course Level | Bachelor's Degree |
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| Year of Study | - |
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| Semester | - |
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| ECTS | 5 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
- |
| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- Define the concept of globalization, the factors accelerating globalization, and critiques of globalization.
- Grasp the definitions, scope, and characteristics of international, multinational, and global enterprises.
- Explain the concept and methods of international business management.
- Evaluate the historical development of international business management.
- Gain knowledge about the global political, economic, and cultural environment affecting international business management.
- Describe theories of international trade and investment.
- Understand the impact of governments on international business activities.
- Acquire knowledge about country selection and evaluation criteria for international enterprises.
- Become familiar with the management of core functions in international businesses.
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| Mode of Delivery | Face to face |
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| Prerequisites | No |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components | TBF231 Introduction to business |
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| Course Description | This course covers the global economic activities of businesses operating in multiple countries. The political and legal framework of international business will be explained, and why and how firms engage in these activities will be examined alongside international trade and investment theories. Additionally, the course will focus on the methods of country evaluation and selection for multinational corporations involved in foreign direct investment. |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
Introduction |
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2nd Week |
Overview of international business and globalization |
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3rd Week |
National environmental differences |
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4th Week |
National environmental differences |
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5th Week |
Ethics and social responsibility |
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6th Week |
International business strategies |
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7th Week |
International business strategies |
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8th Week |
Midterm exam |
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9th Week |
Organization and governance of foreign operations |
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10th Week |
Global marketing management |
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11th Week |
Global production and supply chain management |
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12th Week |
Global accounting and financial management |
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13th Week |
Global human resource management |
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14th Week |
General review |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | Daniels, J. D., Radebaugh, L. H., & Sullivan, D. P. (2015). International business: Environments and operations (15th ed.). New York: Addison-Wesley. |
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Lecture
- Questions/Answers
- Discussion
- Case Study
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
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Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Mid-term |
1 |
40 |
| Total(%) |
|
40 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
|
40 |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) |
|
60 |
| Total(%) |
|
100 |
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| ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload |
| Activities |
Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Midterm exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Preparation for Quiz |
|
|
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| Individual or group work |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Preparation for Final exam |
1 |
40 |
40 |
| Course hours |
13 |
3 |
39 |
| Preparation for Midterm exam |
1 |
20 |
20 |
| Laboratory (including preparation) |
|
|
|
| Final exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Homework |
|
|
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| Total Work Load | 143 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 4.76 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 5 |
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| Language of Instruction | English |
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| Work Placement(s) | No |
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