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

Final presentations

Assessment methods and criteria

Individual assignments 20%
Group assignments 80%
Active participation

Teaching methods

Connectivist learning philosophy, contact teaching, collaborative work, individual work, digital learning tools, classroom exercises

Learning materials

Articles, videos and other materials selected by the teacher.

Student workload

135 hours altogether:
- contact teaching & virtual learning (1/3),
- project work (2/3).

Completion alternatives

None

Practical training and working life cooperation

None

International connections

None

Further information

Tampere 3 course

Assessment criteria - fail (0) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Student fails to complete any of the required assignments.

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

Participates all contact teachings or compensates absense.
Individual assignments evaluated at basic level by the teacher.
Group work evaluated at basic level by the group and teacher.

Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Participates all contact teachings or compensates absense.
Individual assignments evaluated at good level by the teacher.
Group work evaluated at good level by the group and teacher.

Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Participates all contact teachings or compensates absense.
Individual assignments evaluated at excellent level by the teacher.
Group work evaluated at excellent level by the group and teacher.