ORG409 International Management
- ECTS Credits:
- 7.5
- Responsible department:
- School of Business and Law
- Course Leader:
- Kalanit Efrat
- Lecture Semester:
- Autumn
- Teaching language:
- English.
- Duration:
- 1 term
The course is connected to the following study programs
- Master’s Programme in International Business
- Master's Programme in Shift Entrepreneurship and Business
- Master's Programme in Accounting and Auditing
- Master's Programme in Business Administration
- Master's Programme in Business Administration (5 years)
Teaching language
English.Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or equivalent, including Introductory course in Management (Organization Theory; Organization Behavior) or equivalent.
Course contents
The aim of this course is to provide a basis for understanding managerial issues in international management. The focus of the course will be on organizational and managerial challenges in international management.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this course the student should
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be able to demonstrate an understanding of issues in international management
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have an awareness of the challenges inherent in international management
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be able to contribute to and have skills in designing and managing international organizations
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be able to apply theories to analyze a firm¿s international management issues
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be able to identify the bases for the theoretical frameworks
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be able to demonstrate an awareness of cultural differences through class discussion and group work
Examination requirements
More information will be given in Canvas at the start of the semester.
Teaching methods
Lectures, group work, exercises and discussions. Students are expected to actively participate in class. All students are expected to be able to analyze cases based on the lectures and readings. estimated workload is about 200 hours.
Evaluation
The person responsible for the course, 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
Assessment methods and criteria
3 hour written examination - 60% of the grade
Term paper -40% of the grade
Letter grades. More information will be given in Canvas.
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 |
|---|---|
| IN-4100 – International Management | 7.5 |
| IN-4100 – International Management | 7.5 |