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International Business OperationsLaajuus (3 cr)

Code: IB00DK86

Objective

The student is capable of comparing the different forms of business operations carried out abroad. The student is also capable of comparing different operation modes against each other and is able to make decisions about business operations implemented in a certain environment existing in a foreign market.

Content

- explain the basic terms and concepts that are usually used in the study of international business
- differentiate a firm with local or domestic business operations from a firm that is engaged in international business
- explain and evaluate the modes of entry into international markets
- evaluate the managerial importance of economic, social, political, legal, ethical, and cultural forces, actors, and/or institutions in a firm’s conduct of business across borders

Qualifications

Basics of Marketing and International Business

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student has carried out work and participated as instructed. Students have a basic understanding of international business operations.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student has carried out work well and participated actively. Students are able to apply information about forms of international business operations in the setting described.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has carried out work to an excellent standard and participated actively and constructively. Students are creatively able to apply information about forms of international business operations in the setting described.

Enrollment

22.04.2024 - 04.09.2024

Timing

21.10.2024 - 18.12.2024

Credits

3 op

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Business Administration, International Business
Teachers
  • Harrison Okuogume
Student groups
  • IB23A
    Bachelor of Business Administration, International Business

Objective

The student is capable of comparing the different forms of business operations carried out abroad. The student is also capable of comparing different operation modes against each other and is able to make decisions about business operations implemented in a certain environment existing in a foreign market.

Content

- explain the basic terms and concepts that are usually used in the study of international business
- differentiate a firm with local or domestic business operations from a firm that is engaged in international business
- explain and evaluate the modes of entry into international markets
- evaluate the managerial importance of economic, social, political, legal, ethical, and cultural forces, actors, and/or institutions in a firm’s conduct of business across borders

Materials

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International Business Environments & Operations (14th Edition) by Daniels, Radebaugh, Sullivan. Published by Pearson.

Students are encouraged but not required to read the following references and visit different websites such as ones below:
• The Economist http://www.economist.com/
• Wall Street Journal http://online.wsj.com/public/us
• World Bank at http://www.worldbank.org
• International Monetary Fund at http://www.imf.org
• Current country information at http://www.yahoo.com/regional/countries

Further material and readings will be provided by the Lecturer

Teaching methods

Lecturing
Class activities
Group or team work
Presentation

Student workload

There will be total of 81 hours.

- 20 hours for lecturing and in-class activities
- 53 hours for Individual or teams activities
- 8 hours for presentations

Content scheduling

• Introduction to International Business Operations
• International Trade Theories and Policies
• International Business Environment and Culture
• International Entry Modes
• International Marketing
• International Operations Management
• International Human Resource Management
• International Financial Management
• International Legal Environment
• International Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student has carried out work and participated as instructed. Students have a basic understanding of international business operations.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student has carried out work well and participated actively. Students are able to apply information about forms of international business operations in the setting described.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has carried out work to an excellent standard and participated actively and constructively. Students are creatively able to apply information about forms of international business operations in the setting described.

Assessment methods and criteria

% Grade
51 - 59 = 1
69 - 60 = 2
79 - 70 = 3
89 - 80 = 4
100 - 90 = 5

Qualifications

Basics of Marketing and International Business

Enrollment

22.04.2024 - 09.10.2024

Timing

21.10.2024 - 18.12.2024

Credits

3 op

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Business Administration, International Business
Teachers
  • Harrison Okuogume
Student groups
  • IB23B
    Bachelor of Business Administration, International Business

Objective

The student is capable of comparing the different forms of business operations carried out abroad. The student is also capable of comparing different operation modes against each other and is able to make decisions about business operations implemented in a certain environment existing in a foreign market.

Content

- explain the basic terms and concepts that are usually used in the study of international business
- differentiate a firm with local or domestic business operations from a firm that is engaged in international business
- explain and evaluate the modes of entry into international markets
- evaluate the managerial importance of economic, social, political, legal, ethical, and cultural forces, actors, and/or institutions in a firm’s conduct of business across borders

Materials

International Business Environments & Operations (14th Edition) by Daniels, Radebaugh, Sullivan. Published by Pearson.

Students are encouraged but not required to read the following references and visit different websites such as ones below:
• The Economist http://www.economist.com/
• Wall Street Journal http://online.wsj.com/public/us
• World Bank at http://www.worldbank.org
• International Monetary Fund at http://www.imf.org
• Current country information at http://www.yahoo.com/regional/countries

Further material and readings will be provided by the Lecturer

Teaching methods

Lecturing
Class activities
Group or team work
Presentation

Student workload

There will be total of 81 hours.

- 20 hours for lecturing and in-class activities
- 53 hours for Individual or teams activities
- 8 hours for presentations

Content scheduling

• Introduction to International Business Operations
• International Trade Theories and Policies
• International Business Environment and Culture
• International Entry Modes
• International Marketing
• International Operations Management
• International Human Resource Management
• International Financial Management
• International Legal Environment
• International Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student has carried out work and participated as instructed. Students have a basic understanding of international business operations.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student has carried out work well and participated actively. Students are able to apply information about forms of international business operations in the setting described.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has carried out work to an excellent standard and participated actively and constructively. Students are creatively able to apply information about forms of international business operations in the setting described.

Assessment methods and criteria

% Grade
51 - 59 = 1
69 - 60 = 2
79 - 70 = 3
89 - 80 = 4
100 - 90 = 5

Qualifications

Basics of Marketing and International Business