Teaching starts Autumn

Language of instruction English.

Learning outcomes IN-600 is first and foremost a joint course code and includes core courses 1, 2, 3 and 4. Theoretical Foundations for International Management (Core Course 1 - Fall semester) On successful completion of the course the student will be able to: Understand and appreciate the main alternative approaches to studying international management Understand the implications of these approaches for their own research Develop an appreciation for the breadth of theoretical approaches Develop their own research issues and questions within a consciously chosen frame of reference Develop an appreciation for the ethical dilemmas facing international companies/organizations. International Strategy and Structure (Core Course 2 - Fall semester) On successful completion of the course the student will be able to: Understand theoretical basis for international strategic and structural issues Develop an appreciation for applying theoretical perspectives from strategy to international strategy and structural issues Relate insights to choices of research propositions in studying international strategy and structure issues International Marketing (Core Course 3 - Spring semester) On successful completion of the course the student will be able to: - Understand the major research traditions in international marketing - Have knowledge of the main contributions both theoretical and empirical to the discipline of international marketing - Identify areas of research for contributions in the field of international marketing International Organisational Behaviour and HRM (Core Course 4 - Spring semester) On successful completion of the course the student will be able to: Gain understanding of relevance of theories in organisational behaviour and human resource management for international activities Understand major research challenges related to international organisational behaviour and human resource management Recognize opportunities for original contributions in the area of international organisational behaviour and human resource management

Course contents IN-600 is first and foremost a joint course code and includes core courses 1, 2, 3 and 4. Theoretical Foundations for International Management (Core Course 1 - Fall semester) The course seeks to familiarize students with the historical background and theoretical perspectives relevant to the study of international management. The objective is to give students a firm understanding and a critical view of the theories that have helped shape the domain of international management. The course covers global historical contingencies behind international management. The course also presents empirical observations and alternative theories concerning international enterprises. As a doctoral seminar, students will be exposed to both classic and current research that has contributed to shaping the core of international management research. Course content: International management: Definition and domain Classical theories of international business, direct investments and trade Political theories of the multinational enterprise Economic theories of the multinational enterprise Agency and transaction cost theories applied to the multinational enterprise Product life cycle theories of the multinational enterprise Theories on networks and cooperation Resource based perspective and knowledge in the international context Organisational theories applied to international organizations Cultural issues in international management Ethical issues in international management International Strategy and Structure (Core Course 2 - Fall semester) Firms active in an international arena face specific concerns regarding strategy and structure. The objective of this course is to develop an understanding of the theoretical foundations of strategy as applied in international organizations. Further, issues of particular concern to international strategic and structural decisions will be investigated. The course reflects a broad definition of strategy and will focus on a firm´s relationship with its environment as well as issues of formulation and implementation. Course content: Formulating international strategies International, global and transnational strategies National competitiveness Internationalization and Internalization International diversification Networks, joint ventures and alliances Designing organizations for international activities Capabilities and competences for international organizations Learning in international organizations Issues in managing subsidiaries Innovation and entrepreneurship in international organizations Strategies for different economies International Marketing (Core Course 3 - Spring semester) The essence of marketing is "exchange facilitation"; be it between organizations or between an organization and an end user. In international marketing, this takes place across different national, cultural and political boundaries. Additionally, a network of organizations across national borders are often involved beginning with value creation process through to the final exchange of the offering to an end user. The purpose of this course is to introduce doctoral students to a series of research traditions and topics from within the discipline of international marketing. International research issues will be covered in MA1 Research Methods in International Management and therefore will not be included here. Course content: - International buyer behaviour - International marketing strategy - International product development/management - International pricing policies - International retailing - International communication International Organisational Behaviour and HRM (Core Course 4 - Spring semester) The purpose of the course is to introduce the doctoral student to the area of international organisational behaviour and international human resource management. Emphasis will be given to the particular theoretical and methodological issues relevant to international aspects of these topics. A focus of the course will be on the universality of the theories developed in the area of organisational behaviour and human resource management, and the role of cultural differences. Additionally, emphasis will be given to more recent research on knowledge and knowledge management as relevant to international organizations. Course content: Culture and the work place Human resource management issues in an organisational context Leadership issues in international companies Cross-cultural staffing Expatriation-Repatriation Issues Performance and Compensation issues Designing and integrating mechanisms Knowledge and knowledge transfer in MNEs Organisational behaviour and HRM issues in international alliances

Assessment methods and criteria Examination requirements: Approved mandatory assignments as described in each core course assessment. Examination:8-hour comprehensive exam in the spring semester. Pass/fail, where the requirements for a passing grade is the equivalent of B or better. (ECTS grading scale). IN-600 is first and foremost a joint course code and includes core courses 1, 2, 3 and 4. Theoretical Foundations for International Management (Core Course 1 - Fall semester) Students will be assessed based on a comprehensive exam covering this and the other three core courses. In addition, students will be required to write a theoretical paper based in material covered in Core Course 1 and/or Core Course 2. International Strategy and Structure (Core Course 2 - Fall semester) Students will be assessed based on a comprehensive exam covering this and the other three core courses. In addition, students will be required to write a theoretical paper based in material covered in Core Course 1 and/or Core Course 2. International Marketing (Core Course 3 - Spring semester) Students will be assessed based on a comprehensive exam covering this and the other three core courses. In addition, students will be required to write a theoretical paper based in material covered in Core Course 3 and/or Core Course 4. International Organisational Behaviour and HRM (Core Course 4 - Spring semester) Students will be assessed based on a comprehensive exam covering this and the other three core courses. In addition, students will be required to write a theoretical paper based in material covered in Core Course 3 and/or Core Course 4.

Mode of delivery Face-to-face