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2026/2027  BA-BINBO2602U  Global Strategy and Geopolitics

English Title
Global Strategy and Geopolitics

Course information
Language English
Course ECTS 7.5 ECTS
Type Mandatory (also offered as elective)
Level Bachelor
Duration One Quarter
Start time of the course Third Quarter
Timetable Course schedule will be posted at calendar.cbs.dk
Study board
Study Board for Global Relations
Programme Bachelor of Science in International Business
Course coordinator
  • Kristin Brandl - Department of International Economics, Goverment and Business (EGB)
Main academic disciplines
  • Globalisation and international business
  • International political economy
  • Strategy
Teaching methods
  • Face-to-face teaching
Last updated on 30-06-2026

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Learning objectives
This course explores how global firms navigate an increasingly complex international environment shaped by geopolitical tensions, shifting economic power, and evolving regulatory frameworks. It bridges international business strategy and global political economy, examining how internationally active and operating firms (e.g., multinational enterprises) formulate and implement strategies that respond to and shape geopolitical realities. In using academic theories, frameworks and models, students will learn how governments, international organisations, and non-state actors interact with global markets and how corporate strategising adapts to uncertainty, competition, and policy constraints.

At the completion of this course, Students will be able to:
  • Identify and debate key academic theories, models, and concepts connected to international business, global strategic management, and global political economy.
  • Understand when and how these academic theories, models, and concepts can be utilised in practice.
  • Apply the theories, models, and concepts to analyse how firms strategise under geopolitical tensions, shifting economic power, and evolving regulatory frameworks.
  • Develop coherent strategies for internationally active and operating firms that must navigate these geopolitical uncertainties.
Examination
Global Strategy and Geopolitics:
Exam ECTS 7,5
Examination form Written sit-in exam on CBS' computers
Individual or group exam Individual exam
Assignment type Written assignment
Duration 4 hours
Grading scale 7-point grading scale
Examiner(s) Internal examiner and external examiner
Exam period Spring
Aids Closed book: no aids
However, at all written sit-in exams the student has access to the basic IT application package (Microsoft Office365 (minus Excel), document camera and paper, 7-zip file manager, Adobe Reader DC, PDF24, Texlive, VLC player, Windows Media Player – ATTENTION no sound allowed), and the student is allowed to bring simple writing and drawing utensils (non-digital). PLEASE NOTE: Students are not allowed to communicate with others during the exam.
Make-up exam/re-exam
Same examination form as the ordinary exam
The number of registered candidates for the make-up examination/re-take examination may warrant that it most appropriately be held as an oral examination. The programme office will inform the students if the make-up examination/re-take examination instead is held as an oral examination including a second examiner or external examiner.
The number of registered candidates for the make-up examination/re-take examination may warrant that it be most appropriately held as an oral examination. The programme office will inform the students if the make-up examination/re-take examination is held as an oral examination, including a second examiner or external examiner.
Course content, structure and pedagogical approach

This course introduces students to theories of global strategy, drawing on insights from international political economy to explain how firms engage with and operate in a world shaped by geopolitical shifts and policy uncertainty. It develops the ability to analyze how internationally active and operating firms (e.g., Multinational Enterprises) navigate diverse political and institutional contexts, and how the global distribution of power and regulation influences strategic choices. Building on prior international business and strategy courses, this course emphasizes the intersection between firm-level strategy and global governance. Through case studies and applied discussions, it illustrates how strategic management decisions are shaped by geopolitical dynamics, including trade conflicts, technological rivalry, and economic sanctions.
Research-based teaching
CBS’ programmes and teaching are research-based. The following types of research-based knowledge and research-like activities are included in this course:
Research-based knowledge
  • Classic and basic theory
  • New theory
Research-like activities
  • Development of research questions
  • Discussion, critical reflection, modelling
Description of the teaching methods
The teaching combines lectures, which present theories and models, class-wide case-study discussions, and small-group activities. Students should come to class with prepared readings and cases to participate in and discuss.
Feedback during the teaching period
Feedback will be provided:
* During in-class case discussions
* On an ad-hoc basis if needed by the students
* In targeted feedback and exam preparation sessions
Student workload
Class preparation 114 hours
Teaching 38 hours
Exam preparation 32 hours
Examination 4 hours
Further Information

Minor changes may occur to this course description until 30 June.

Last updated on 30-06-2026