The course is included in these curricula and study modules
- Business administration 2013 (logistics) - International business logistics
- Business administration 2014 (logistics) - International business logistics
- Business administration 2015 (logistics) - International business logistics
- Business administration 2016 (logistics) - International business logistics
- Business administration 2017 (logistics) - International business logistics
- Business administration 2018 (logistics) - International business logistics
- Business administration 2019 - Logistics
- Business administration 2020 - Logistics
- Business administration 2021 - Logistics - advanced studies
- Business administration 2022 - Logistics - advanced studies
- International business 2019 - Logistics
- International business 2020 - Logistics
- International business 2021 - Logistics - advanced studies
The course takes place in period
1 (2021-08-01 to 2021-10-24)
Level/category
Teaching language
English
Type of course
Compulsory
Cycle/level of course
First
Recommended year of study
2
Total number of ECTS
5 cr
Competency aims
Today business is global. This course will
provide the basics of
international business by giving a vocabulary and
a basic level of
knowledge and skills involved in international
business.
The course is based on an international text-
book in international
business that provides the necessary terminology,
theoretical
structures and practical cases needed to
independently analyze
and international business problems. .
.
Learning outcomes
The aims of the course are:
To give the students an understanding of the
unique aspects of
doing international business, its legal and
political environment.
To understand the role of international business
on national
economic development.
To understand factors influencing the inflow and
outflow of
international foreign direct investments.
To increase the awareness and understanding of
different
governmental and non-governmental bodies involved
in
international business.
To understand why companies internationalize
their
internationalization process.
To understand different foreign entry strategies
used by business.
To be aware of ethical issues in international
business.
To understand the effects of different cultures
on international
business.
To understand global strategies and acquisitions
made by
companies.
To understand the customers and suppliers of
multinational
companies.
To learn and apply skills learned in class on
practical cases and
assignments.
Course contents
The course will create a general awareness of
global issues that
allows students to better understand current
international issues and
thus to make better and more insightful decisions
concerning
international business transactions.
Prerequisites and co-requisites
Introduction to logistics
Previous course names
International trade and globalization
Recommended or required reading
Pen Mike and Meyer Klaus: International business,
Second edition,
Cenage Learning, Andover Hampshire, UK. 606
pages.
ISBN 978-1-4737-2264-4
Articles according to examiner?s instructions.
Max.200 pages
Study activities
- Lectures - 12 hours
- Individual- and group instruction - 12 hours
- Practical exercises - 12 hours
- Project- and production work/artistic activities - 36 hours
- Individual studies - 53 hours
- Internet-based studies - 10 hours
Workload
- Total workload of the course: 135 hours
- Of which autonomous studies: 135 hours
- Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours
Mode of Delivery
Participation in tuition
Assessment methods
Exams (written-, oral-, home-)
Assessment requirements
For approved grades, the student must complete
two tasks, a group assignment and an exam. Each
must be passed with approved grades. Details will
be given during the intruduction.
Teacher
- Broth Joacim
- Hongell Linn
Examiner
Fabricius Susanna
Home page of the course
Group size
No limit (48 students enrolled)
Assignments valid until
12 months after course has ended
Course enrolment period
2021-08-09 to 2021-08-29
Assessment methods
Date of examination will be announced later - Exams
Date | Time | Room | Title | Description | Organizer |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2021-08-31 | 13:00 - 16:00 | F249 | International Trade | For those who cannot attend ARCADA, here is link that provides the opportunity to listen to what is said during the introduction and the first lecture at this time. Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/69019428253 | Broth Joacim |
2021-09-07 | 13:00 - 16:00 | International Trade | Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/64993289079 | Broth Joacim | |
2021-09-14 | 13:00 - 16:00 | International Trade | Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/69364295165 | Broth Joacim | |
2021-09-21 | 13:00 - 16:00 | International Trade | Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/69178505830 | Broth Joacim | |
2021-09-30 | 09:15 - 12:15 | International Trade | Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/65157746060 | Broth Joacim | |
2021-10-05 | 13:00 - 16:00 | International Trade | Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/63669147184 | Broth Joacim | |
2021-10-12 | 12:00 - 16:00 | International Trade | Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/63050244087 | Broth Joacim | |
2021-10-19 | 13:00 - 16:00 | D4107-08 | International Trade | Examination in classroom: D4107-08 | Broth Joacim |
2021-11-16 | 09:15 - 12:15 | B320 | International Trade | Re-exam 1 | Broth Joacim |
2021-12-15 | 09:15 - 10:45 | International Trade | Re-exam 2 | Broth Joacim |