ORG208 International Business
- ECTS Credits:
- 7.5
- Responsible department:
- School of Business and Law
- Course Leaders:
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- Naome Otiti
- Roy Mersland
- Lecture Semester:
- Spring
- Teaching language:
- English
- Duration:
- 1 term
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
EnglishRecommended prerequisites
ORG109 Organisation Theory, 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:
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understanding of how formal and informal institutions affect international business.
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awareness of the challenges inherent in decision-making in international business.
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skills in formulating and implementing international business activities.
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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.
Teaching methods
Lectures, group work, student presentations and case discussions. Students are expected to attend class, participate in presentations of projects and take part in class discussions. The total workload of the course is estimated to 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
Offered as Single Standing Module
Yes. Subject to availability or capacity.
Admission Requirement if given as Single Standing Module
ORG109 Organisation Theory, or equivalent in addition to Higher Education entrance qualifications.
Assessment methods and criteria
The exam is divided into two parts:
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One group assignment (counting 40 % of the final grade)
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4-hour written exam under supervision (counting 60 % of the final grade).
Assessment expression: letter grade, A-F. More information is available 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 |
|---|---|
| ORG210 – International Business and Management | 7.5 |