The course takes place in period

1 (2019-08-01 to 2019-10-27)

Level/category

Professional studies

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. .

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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

Examiner

Fabricius Susanna

Group size

No limit (67 students enrolled)

Assignments valid until

12 months after course has ended

Course enrolment period

2019-08-12 to 2019-09-08

Assessment methods

Date of examination will be announced later - Exams

Room reservations
Date Time Room Title Description Organizer
2019-09-05 13:00 - 16:30 B518 International Trade Broth Joacim
2019-09-10 08:30 - 12:00 A311 International Trade Broth Joacim
2019-09-19 08:30 - 12:00 A311 International Trade Broth Joacim
2019-09-26 10:15 - 14:30 D173 International Trade Broth Joacim
2019-10-01 08:30 - 12:00 D4106 International Trade Broth Joacim
2019-10-08 08:30 - 12:00 D173 International Trade Broth Joacim
2019-10-15 08:30 - 12:00 A311 International Trade Broth Joacim
2019-10-22 08:30 - 12:00 D4106 International Trade Broth Joacim
2019-11-05 14:30 - 17:30 D173 International Trade (exam) Broth Joacim
2019-12-03 14:30 - 17:30 D173 International Trade (re-exam 1) Broth Joacim
2020-01-08 09:15 - 12:15 D173 International Trade (re-exam 2) Broth Joacim

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