2013/2014  BA-EUB_IBU3  International Business

English Title

International Business

Course information
Language	English
Exam ECTS	7.5 ECTS
Type	Mandatory
Level	Bachelor
Duration	One Semester
Course period	Autumn 3. semester
Time Table	Please see course schedule at e-Campus
Study board	Study Board for Bachelor of Arts in European Business
Course coordinator
Kursusansvarlig Jens Gammelgaard - Department of International Economics and Management (INT)
Main academic disciplines
Globalization, International Business, markets and studies Corporate and Business Strategy
Last updated on 07-11-2013

Learning objectives

The basic objectives of this course are to familiarize students with the principles of international business and to take students from theory to actual applications through the use of case studies and assignments. Students will acquire knowledge about what international is (economics and management), and relate it to operations in international firms. Students will expand their experience base by applying a variety of strategic and economic principles in the analysis and discussion of a number of theories, models and specific case studies. Identify key theories, models and concepts of international business Analyse complex international business situations Develop coherent strategies for businesses operating in an international business environment

Examination

International Business: Examination form Home assignment - written product Individual or group exam Individual Size of written product Max. 10 pages Assignment type Case based assignment Duration 48 hours to prepare Grading scale 7-step scale Examiner(s) Internal examiner and external examiner Exam period December/January Make-up exam/re-exam Same examination form as the ordinary exam

Course content and structure

The aim of the course is to enable the students to understand and explain the determinants of international trade and monetary economics. Moreover, the students should understand the reasons for foreign direct investments. Understanding these rules of the game, the strategies and the management of international companies are explained by using fundamental theories of the firm in an international business perspective.

Teaching methods

The teaching is based on lectures, which focus on presentations of theories and models, in combination with chat group discussions, small group activities and class discussions. Concepts are exemplified through case studies. The emphasis will be on a two-way dialogue between students and lecturers, rather than one-way communication from lecturer to student. Therefore, the student must be prepared to answer questions in class and participate in discussions. Lectures will offer overviews, examples, clarifications and elaborations of selected areas, as well as an opportunity to address student questions. As part of the lectures, students will actively work on small exercises from time to time, for which they will present and discuss their findings. Chat group discussions will be used throughout the course.

Student workload

Participating 36 hours Preparation 126 hours Exam 48 hours

Expected literature

Indicative. Literature list will be submitted one month before course starts.