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2024/2025  DIP-DENGO2401U  Globalization and the international Business Enviroment

English Title
Globalization and the international Business Enviroment

Course information
Language English
Course ECTS 5 ECTS
Type Mandatory
Level Graduate Diploma
Duration One Semester
Start time of the course Autumn
Timetable Course schedule will be posted at calendar.cbs.dk
Study board
Study Board for Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (part 2)
Course coordinator
  • Thomas Lindner - Department of International Economics, Goverment and Business (EGB)
Contact information:
Study administration for HD SCM: HDSCM@cbs.dk
Study administration for HD IB: HDIB@cbs.dk
Study administration for HD MAR: HD2MARITIME@cbs.dk
Main academic disciplines
  • Globalisation and international business
Teaching methods
  • Blended learning
Last updated on 26-06-2024

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Learning objectives
After completing the course, the participants will be able to:
  • Explain the concept of international business
  • Identify factors behind globalization
  • Develop internationalization strategies based on how trade and investment between countries depends on the size and closeness of these countries
  • Connect characteristics of the external environment to international business strategy
  • Identify sources for information about the economic prospects of the world economy
Examination
Globalization and the International Business Environment:
Exam ECTS 5
Examination form Oral exam based on written product

In order to participate in the oral exam, the written product must be handed in before the oral exam; by the set deadline. The grade is based on an overall assessment of the written product and the individual oral performance, see also the rules about examination forms in the programme regulations.
Individual or group exam Individual exam
Size of written product Max. 5 pages
Assignment type Synopsis
Release of assignment Subject chosen by students themselves, see guidelines if any
Duration
Written product to be submitted on specified date and time.
20 min. per student, including examiners' discussion of grade, and informing plus explaining the grade
Grading scale 7-point grading scale
Examiner(s) Internal examiner and second internal examiner
Exam period Autumn, Oral exam based on a written product (Online): Week 41, dates TBA

For information relating to the exam please go to: https://eksamen.cbs.dk/
Make-up exam/re-exam
Same examination form as the ordinary exam
Oral exam based on a written product (Online): 11-12/11-2024

For information relating to the exam please go to: https://eksamen.cbs.dk/ (Digital Exam).

- If a student fails the exam, he/she will receive feedback from the supervisor before submitting a revised exam paper for the re-exam.
Course content, structure and pedagogical approach

In eight sessions, including a double-session kickoff, we will discuss how globalization and the international business environment influence firms. The double-session with which we kick off the course will cover globalization and classical trade theory. Session 3 will introduce modern trade theory, and session 4 will put international business in context with the system of supranational institutions and global business conglomerates. Session 5 will highlight the role of oligopolistic competition and session 6 will focus on the global strategies that companies can use to retain an edge in the global economy. Session 7 will investigate current trends and patterns in foreign direct investment, and session 8 will provide insights into emerging markets with a focus on China.
Description of the teaching methods
A combination of on-campus and online teaching - 6 online sessions and one double session on campus.
Feedback during the teaching period
We will use mini-cases throughout the course, and students will have to share their thoughts on the strategies and perspectives companies can take in the environment we investigate. Instructors will provide feedback to those presentations and will embed student responses in the larger context of the course.
Student workload
Lectures 24 hours
Exam paper 25 hours
Course readings 50 hours
Exam preparation (for oral exam) 25 hours
Recaps and case preparation 14 hours
Further Information

The course consists of a total of 24 lessons (5 ECTS).

For information relating to the course please go to: canvas.cbs.dk

 

Teaching is planned on Saturday, week 33 (09.50-16.05), Wednesday, week 34, & Tuesday, week 35,36,37 & Thursday, week 35-36 (17.10-19.45) 

 

Course Coordinator: Thomas Lindner, tl.egb@cbs.dk - Department of International Economics, Government and Business (EGB) 

The teachers of this course will be:

  • Thomas Lindner, tl.egb@cbs.dk - Department of International Economics, Government and Business (EGB) 
  • Ari Kokko, ako.egb@cbs.dk - Department of International Economics, Government and Business (EGB) 


Programme Administrator: Pernille Nielsen pen.om@cbs.dk
Expected literature

Mike Peng and Klaus Meyer: International Business, 4th edition, CENGAGE Learning, 2023: Chapter 1, 5, 6, 8, 9, 13, 14
Last updated on 26-06-2024