ORG208 International Business

The course is connected to the following study programs

• Bachelor's Programme in Marketing and Management
• Bachelor's Programme in Tourism Management
• Bachelor's Programme in Business Administration
• Master's Programme in Business Administration (5 years)

Teaching language

English.

Recommended prerequisites

ORG104 Organisation and Management, or equivalent.

Course contents

The aim of the course is to prepare students for international business. The first objective of the course will be to offer the students a theoretical foundation for international business - especially the institutional host country environment, and the firm-specific foundation for international competitiveness. Second, the course will address various international business activities; such as trade, investment, and management of international cash flow. Third, the course will deal with specific challenges related to globalization; such as European integration, the global trade system and multinational firms, and corporate social responsibility. Forth, the course will address how the internationally oriented firm can succeed by means of; choice of start-up strategy and entry strategies. Fifth, the course will address how international business affect firms´ conduct in terms of organization structure, human resource management, and marketing and supply chain management.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this course the student should be able to demonstrate:

• understanding of how formal and informal institutions affect international business.

• awareness of the challenges inherent in decision-making in international business.

• skills in formulating and implementing international business activities.

• skills in applying various international business theories to actual company cases.

Examination requirements

Four assignments must be approved. More information will be given in Canvas.

Evaluation

The study programme manager, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.

Admission for external candidates

No

Offered as Single Standing Module

Yes. Subject to availability or capacity.

Assessment methods and criteria

One group assignment comprising 40% of the final letter grade, and 3-hour written examination (multiple choice test) comprising 60% of the final letter grade.

Reduction of Credits

This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:

Course	Reduction of Credits
ORG210 – International Business and Management	7.5