Business in AfricaLaajuus (3 op)

Osaamistavoitteet

An introduction to the business environment and culture in Africa. Emphasis is on distinguishing between competition from local and foreign markets, the economic organizations and regional markets of Africa, the local and international legal environments of African business, and the cultural and behavioral conditions of African business.

Sisältö

- understanding the role of cultural conditions that enhance or impair business in Africa
- identifying and understanding the role of regional economic organizations in Africa
- understanding the nature of distinct regional markets in Africa
- understanding and accessing the business opportunities and complexities of entering the African markets
- know and understand the nature of legal, monetary, and exchange systems in Africa

Esitietovaatimukset

- Inter-cultural knowledge
- International business environment

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1)

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

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (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.

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (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.