Advanced Topics in International Business (5cr)

Objectives (course unit)

The course focuses on the increasing importance of the international dimension of business. The students choose one major theme for their independent learning project which concentrates on one major theory or framework to broaden their understanding of international business strategies to prepare students for an internationally oriented career. There are internationalization business topics covered in areas of: Financing, taxation, organization, management, business policies, marketing, human resources, political risk assessment, E-commerce and economic integration.

After completing the course, the students will be able to:

Have an ability to assess the effects of major economic, management, social and technical trends and factors on businesses operating internationally.
Have an understanding of shifting competitive advantage and international strategy formation and evolution in major manufacturing and service sectors.
Have the ability to use relevant sources of information to carry out research in their chosen topic.

Content (course unit)

What are the critical issues in international business?
How to conduct an individual/group project on international business issue?
How to integrate theory with practice through research/development oriented project?

Exam schedules

No exam

Assessment methods and criteria

Group paper and presentastion, active participation

Teaching methods

Contact teaching|argumentation|study conversation|exercises|assignments, practical work|net learning|group exam

Learning materials

Internet, Moodle, articles and reports

Further information

Possible company visits

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Tamk criteria

Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

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