5909 International Business

Prerequisites

None.

Course Objectives

The aim of the course is to provide students with insight into international business conditions.

Learning Methods

3-4 hours of lectures per week in the spring semester.

Course Description

The course will provide an overview of the most important topics in the field. The following topics will be covered:
 Characteristics of international business activities
 Important location factors
 Ethics in international business activities
 Economic framework, e.g. foreign exchange and trade policies
 Organisation
 Management and leadership in international business activities
Emphasis will be given to practical examples.

Assessment Methods

The assessment will be divided into two parts. The student must submit a written assignment during the course of the semester. The topic for the assignment may be chosen by the student or the subject teacher. The work to be submitted will be carried out in groups, but the course instructor may also approve the submittal of individual work. The second part of the assessment is a 3-hour final examination without examination aids. Each part of the assessment counts for 50% of the final grade. Students must receive passing marks on both parts of the assessment.

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