Information Package

Master's of International Trade and Marketing with Thesis

ULT537

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

Course Code
ULT537
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree With Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. To clarify the conceptual background for and political as well as legal environment facing international business.
  2. To discuss the reasons for why and how companies are engaged in international business.
  3. To focus on motivations of handling international business through direct investment .
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionThis course mainly deals with background, environment, modes and operations of cross-border or world-wide economic activities of business firms that involve two or more countries. For this purpose, having clarified the conceptual background for and political as well as legal environment facing international business, the reasons for why and how companies are engaged in international business will be discussed in conjunction with the theories and institution of international trade and investment. The course will also specifically focus on motivations of handling international business through direct investment by taking into account the procedures for country evaluation and selection.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to the Course
2nd Week Overview of International Business and Globalization
3rd Week National Environmental Differences-1
4th Week National Environmental Differences-2
5th Week Ethics and Social Responsibility
6th Week Strategies for International Business-1
7th Week Strategies for International Business-2
8th Week MIDTERM EXAM PERIOD (NO REGULAR CLASSES)
9th Week The Organization and Governance of Foreign Operations
10th Week Global Marketing
11th Week Global Production and Supply Chains
12th Week Global Accounting and Financial Management
13th Week Global Management of Human Resources
14th Week Discussions
Recommended or Required ReadingJohn D. Daniels, Lee H. Radebaugh and D. P. Sullivan (2011) International Business: Environments and Operations, 13th Edition, New York: Addison-Wesley.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
  • Discussion
  • Case Study
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 45
Quiz 1 10
Total(%) 55
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 55
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 45
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam 2 60 120
Course hours 13 3 39
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 50 50
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 2 40 80
Total Work Load292
Total Work Load / 30 (h)9.73
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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