2019/2020 KAN-CIBSO1059U International Business in Emerging Markets
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International Business in Emerging Markets |
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Language | English |
Course ECTS | 7.5 ECTS |
Type | Mandatory |
Level | Full Degree Master |
Duration | One Semester |
Start time of the course | Spring |
Timetable | Course schedule will be posted at calendar.cbs.dk |
Study board |
Study Board for MSc in Economics and Business
Administration
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Last updated on 28-06-2019 |
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Learning objectives | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The course aims to enable students to analyze
issues of international business in emerging markets in Asia,
Eastern Europe/Russia, Africa and Latin America. Furthermore, the
course will enable students to analyze international business
relationships from the perspectives of both the multinational
enterprise and local stakeholders. At the end of the course
students should be able to:
• Understand cross-country differences in development strategies across emerging markets • Analyze the role of emerging markets as destinations for Western exports and FDI, • Analyze the role of emerging markets as exporters and investors in the global economy • Discuss the effects of internationalization and globalization on emerging markets • Assess risks and opportunities in emerging markets and transitional economies |
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Prerequisites for registering for the exam (activities during the teaching period) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Number of compulsory
activities which must be approved: 1
Compulsory home
assignments
In order to participate in the ordinary exam students must get 1 out of the 2 assignments approved. All assignments are intended for groups of two students (or individual students). Most of the course focuses on theoretical and conceptual discussions about the various dimensions of international business in emerging markets. However, a number of country cases will be introduced to illustrate some of the empirical challenges related to economic development and international business. These cases often describe processes that are more complex and unclear than what is outlined in stylized theoretical models. One reason, of course, is that theories are simplifications that disregard all those dimensions of reality that are not thought to be essential for the causal relationships that are analysed. Reality is rarely very neat; many things happen at the same time. The assignment, in both activity 1 and activity 2, is to connect the specific empirical case to the broader theoretical and empirical patterns discussed in the course. Examples of questions to be addressed in the assignments are: To what extent does the specific case confirm or contradict specific theories and empirical patterns identified in other lectures? Does the case add further dimensions to theories? The specific questions to be addressed in the assignment will be distributed in connection with the presentation of the country case. Assignments are to be handed in one week after the presentation of the country case. Maximum length: 3 pages per assignment. 1. Activity 1 – Country case: China 2. Activity 2 – Country case: India Students will not have extra opportunities to get the required number of compulsory activities approved prior to the ordinary exam. If a student has not received approval of the required number of compulsory activities or has been ill, the student cannot participate in the ordinary exam. If a student prior to the retake is still missing approval for the required number of compulsory activities and meets the pre-conditions set out in the program regulations, an extra assignment is possible. The extra assignment is a 10 page home assignment that will cover the required number of compulsory activities. If approved, the student will be able to attend retake. |
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Course content, structure and pedagogical approach | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The course focuses on the following issues faced by international business across emerging markets drawing on literature covering the above mentioned regions.
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Description of the 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 in their groups. The preparation should include a discussion of the literature as well as the assigned case analysis. Students are thus highly recommended to form study groups. During the course, the instructors 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 answer questions about the readings from both the instructors and fellow students in an in-depth and well-informed manner from a variety of case based and theoretical perspectives. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Feedback during the teaching period | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Feedback will be given as:
1) Individual feedback during office hours. 2) Individual/group-level feedback during supervision meetings. |
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Expected literature | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
There is no compendium for this course. A full reading list will be specified before the first lecture, and posted on Sitescape. The course coordinator uploads as much of the required readings as possible to LEARN. Additional course material will available in electronic form from the CBS library. |