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The course is connected to the following study programs

Teaching language

English

Recommended previous knowledge

ORG449 Designing Business Strategy or equivalent.

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this course the student should:

  • understand how to research and plan for operating in international markets.
  • understand the challenges associated with the international arena, faced by firms operating in such markets.
  • be able to analyze the different environments impacting international business.
  • be able to strategize for different risk profiles characterizing target markets.
  • be able to apply relevant models and theories of international business on real life cases.

Contents

The focus in the course is the fundamentals of international business, specifically with regard to the strategies and activities associated with international operations. The course discusses main theories and models of international management. It gradually follows the process of outward-in analysis by addressing the international environment and differentiates it from the local one.

Each theoretical unit will be supported and complemented by case discussions and online talks. Moreover, students are exposed to a variety of cases, with particular emphasis on challenges and opportunities associated with international management.

Teaching and learning methods

First half: Lectures, group work, exercises and discussions. Second half: Simulation rounds and implementation of models, strategies and tactics. COIL (Collaborative Online International Learning) will be implemented as a teaching method.

Students are expected to actively participate in the simulation rounds. All students are expected to be able to implement the learned materials in the simulation, based on the lectures and readings. Estimated workload is about 200 hours.

Examination requirements

Approved compulsory assignment(s). More information will be given in Canvas at the start of the semester.

Examinations

  • 3-hour individual written examination under supervision, that counts for 70% of the total grade.
  • Simulation group report, that counts for 30 % of the total grade. The grade is given to the group as a whole.

Assessment expression: letter grade, A-F.

More information will be given in Canvas.

Due to grade requirements for state authorised auditors, a regular examination will be held both autumn and spring.

Student evaluation

The person responsible for the course decides, in cooperation with the student representative, the form of student evaluation and whether the course is to have a midway or end of course evaluation in accordance with the quality system for education, chapter 4.1.

Reduction of Credits

This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:

Course Reduction of Credits
IN-4100 – International Management. 7.5
IN-4100 – International Management. 7.5
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