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On completing this module you will be expected to be able to:
1. Understand and apply the theories and tools discussed in this module to explain how and why the business environments of the world’s countries differ and influence one another;
2. Identify the practical challenges and opportunities resulting from these differences and interdependencies for businesses;
3. Identify, analyse and communicate efficiently the main contextual and managerial issues involved in practical implementation of an international business decision;
4. Draw upon insights from practitioner-oriented readings in the area of international business.
Topics:
*Introduction and module overview
*Globalization and de-globalization
*The macro environment 1: Political, economic, and legal environments
*The macro environment 2: Ethics and cultural environment
*The macro environment 3: Financial environments and monetory management
*Understanding emerging market
*Basic theories about international trade and investment
*Strategy and opportunity assessment
*International expansion 1: Exporting and sourcing, marketing in the global firm
*International expansion 2: FDI and collaborative ventures
*International expansion 3: Licensing, franchising, and other contractual strategies
*Guest talk: Africa and Global Business
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 22 |
Small Group | 10 |
Seminar (or Webinar) | 2 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 84 |
Total | 118 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Group Project: 1. There are 15 cases to choose 2. Each group will analyse one case on the assigned week. 3. Two groups might discuss the same case, given the class size. |
Varies over the Trimester | n/a | Graded | No | 20 |
Examination: 2-hour exam with short questions and a mini-case analysis. Questions are similar to group case questions in terms of challenge level. Close-book in-person exam by default. |
2 hour End of Trimester Exam | No | Graded | No | 60 |
Continuous Assessment: 1. Students are required to read materials and attend the class. 2. In-class quiz is required for 10 weeks. Each quiz weighs for 2. 3. Remediation for extenuating circumstances is provided. |
Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Graded | No | 20 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Autumn | Yes - 2 Hour |
• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Online automated feedback
• Peer review activities
• Self-assessment activities
Feedback during the semester: 1. As groups discuss their cases week by week, students will have opportunities to see how different groups address the same cases and questions. All students are welcome to ask and answer questions to enhance in-class learning if time permits. The purpose is to extend theoretical views across various disciplines. 2. For unaddressed questions in class, students may ask the lecturer immeditely after the class or before the next class if time permitting, or write emails. For common issues, the module coordinator will send the announcement to all classes. 3. Weekly quizzes will be graded automatically immediately. The quiz review will be available from the next Monday so that students can review their answers. 4. Group cases will be feedbacked by lecturers via the system in terms of how to better address questions. Grades will be available together with exam grades after the school's approval. 5. There are self-assessment quizzes available every week. They are optional. 6. Weekly office hour is provided for any questions by week 12. Final exam feedback: 1. A student may review his/her exam script first and discuss it with the grader.
Name | Role |
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Mr Bernard Faughey | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 | Thurs 15:00 - 16:50 |
Lecture | Offering 2 | Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 30, 31, 32, 33 | Fri 09:00 - 10:50 |
Lecture | Offering 3 | Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 30, 31, 32, 33 | Fri 11:00 - 12:50 |