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2016/2017  BA-BASPO1006U  International Business in Asian Markets

English Title
International Business in Asian Markets

Course information

Language English
Course ECTS 7.5 ECTS
Type Mandatory
Level Bachelor
Duration One Semester
Start time of the course Spring
Timetable Course schedule will be posted at calendar.cbs.dk
Study board
Study Board for Asian Study Programme
Course coordinator
  • Michael Jakobsen - Department of International Economics and Management (INT)
Main academic disciplines
  • Globalization and international business
Last updated on 04-07-2016
Learning objectives
To achieve the grade 12, students should meet the following learning objectives with no or only minor mistakes or errors: The course shall enable students to analyse issues of international business in Asian emerging markets. Furthermore, the course will enable students to analyse international business relationships from the perspectives of both the multinational enterprise and local stakeholders. At the end of the course students must be able to:
  • Assess risks and opportunities in emerging markets and transitional economies
  • Describe various FDI motives and business strategies in emerging markets
  • Discuss entry modes and marketing in emerging markets
  • Distinguish between various types of business network in an Asian context
  • Discuss human resource management in emerging markets and transitional economies
  • Describe different modes of employing culture in Asian business practices
Course prerequisites
It is an advantage but not a necessity that the students have prior knowledge of theoretical models such as the OLI paradigm, Resource Based View, Transaction Cost Economy, Institutional theory etc., as well as knowledge of various types of entry modes.
Examination
International Business in Asian Markets:
Exam ECTS 7,5
Examination form Home assignment - written product
Individual or group exam Individual exam
Size of written product Max. 5 pages
Assignment type Essay
Duration Written product to be submitted on specified date and time.
Grading scale 7-step scale
Examiner(s) One internal examiner
Exam period Summer
Make-up exam/re-exam
Same examination form as the ordinary exam
Re-take exam if ordinary exam is failed: A substantially revised and improved version of the original paper and topic must be handed in.
Make-up exam when ill for the ordinary exam: Original paper submitted upon a new set deadline.
Description of the exam procedure

The exam must be handed in through Digital Exam.

Course content and structure

The course focuses on the following issues faced by international business across emerging markets in Asia.
• Business Environment: How do emerging markets differ from established market economies? Why is the development of institutions so important? How do the specific business conditions impact on the strategies and operations of local businesses? How do multinational enterprises manage their relationships with host governments?
• Entry Strategies in Emerging Markets: Why do multinational firms consider engaging in business in less advanced economies? How do they design their entry-strategy, with respect to for instance entry mode and entry timing?
• Operating affiliates in emerging markets: What specific issues arise for multinational firm operating within emerging markets? How do firms handle the gap in terms of culture and economic development between their country of origin and the host country?

Teaching methods
The method is based on a pedagogical concept of learning by doing. Most of the learning occurs as participants prepare themselves individually before class and thereafter reflect upon the lecture together with their fellow students. Students are encouraged to form study groups. During the course, the instructor will ask various groups to prepare presentations on specific questions or aspects for the rest of the class. Furthermore, instructors reserve the right to "cold-call" on students at any time during class. Students are expected to be able to answer questions about the readings from both the instructor and fellow students in an in-depth and well-informed manner from a variety of case based and theoretical perspectives.
Student workload
Course activities including class and preparation 185 hours
Exam activities including preparation 22 hours
Further Information

The course is a regional based applied course in which students are expected to demonstrate a theoretical knowledge of the subjects taught thus being able to (1) analyze different business environments and (2) identify implications for business strategies and operations in emerging economies.

Last updated on 04-07-2016