ORG444 International Laboratory
- ECTS Credits:
- 7.5
- Responsible department:
- School of Business and Law
- Course Leader:
- Trond Randøy
- Lecture Semester:
- Autumn
- Teaching language:
- English
- Duration:
- 1 term
The course is connected to the following study programs
- Master's Programme in Shift Entrepreneurship and Business
- Master's Programme in Business Administration
- Master's Programme in Business Administration (5 years)
Teaching language
EnglishRecommended prerequisites
BE-111 Financial Accounting 1, BE-110 Management Accounting 1 and BE-210 Investment and Financing, or other equivalent basic courses in accounting and finance.
Course contents
The aim of this course is to prepare the students for real life decision-making in international business to the benefit of society, especially focusing on SDG # 8 (Decent work and economic growth). The laboratory experience implies that the students will work with real companies and their executives. The focus of the course will be on strategic, sustainable, financial, marketing and managerial challenges as the firm internationalize.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this course the student should be able to:
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understand how to access and collect information relevant to international business.
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develop an awareness of the challenges inherent in decision-making in international business, including issues of sustainability.
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develop skills in formulating and implementing international strategies, as well as the ability to communicate such strategies in verbal and written form.
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apply various international business theories to actual company cases.
Examination requirements
Approved presentations. More information will be given in Canvas at the start of the semester.
Teaching methods
Lectures, group work, student presentations and case discussions. Students are expected to attend all classes, participate in project presentations, and take part in class discussions. 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
Written report comprising 100% of final grade. Letter grades.
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-4300 – International Strategy | 7.5 |
| IN-4300 – International Strategy | 7.5 |