Бакалавриат
2024/2025
Международный бизнес
Статус:
Курс обязательный (Программа двух дипломов НИУ ВШЭ и Университета Кёнхи «Экономика и политика в Азии»)
Направление:
41.03.01. Зарубежное регионоведение
Кто читает:
Факультет мировой экономики и мировой политики
Где читается:
Факультет мировой экономики и мировой политики
Когда читается:
4-й курс, 1, 2 модуль
Формат изучения:
без онлайн-курса
Охват аудитории:
для своего кампуса
Язык:
английский
Кредиты:
4
Контактные часы:
60
Course Syllabus
Abstract
The “International Business” course provides an opportunity for the students to acquire knowledge of various international business aspects and to trace how entrepreneurs and managers apply them in their practice while making business decisions. The course demonstrates holistic approach towards international business theory by discussing the phenomenon of globalization and its influence on the economies of the countries all over the world. Additionally, the course develops the understanding of international monetary and financial environment, the role of regulators as well as political, legal, socio-cultural and ethical peculiarities that vary from one country to another. To the large extent, the course focuses on building students’ critical thinking tools in such areas as organizational structures and market entry strategies, human resource management, corporate social responsibility, financial management and accounting, regional and international business regulating bodies. This is an interdisciplinary course that integrates the concepts developed in international marketing, strategic management, economic integration, finance, cultural and political studies.
Number of credits for this course – 4.
Pre-requisites
The course requires the preliminary (basic) knowledge in such disciplines as Economics, International Relations, The History of International Relations, Principles of Marketing, and Business Finance.
Learning Objectives
- to provide education and training in international business
- to form a holistic view onto the historical and current challenges of the international business
- to build up an understanding of the issues that businessmen cope with, including the necessity to take into consideration the diversified approaches towards business in different countries of the globe
- to deepen knowledge of various areas of international business for purpose of becoming well-informed and well-qualified to make managerial decisions in future
- to extend outlook and improve learning skills by obtaining new information and being engaged in different forms of interactive classwork
- to learn to use critical thinking filters of the mind
- to practice a professional oral presentation of the project
- to enhance team-work and leadership skills
Expected Learning Outcomes
- to demonstrate an expanded theoretical base in the international business field
- to describe, analyze, interpret and assess international business events, trends and issues
- to compare economic, legal, financial, socio-cultural and ethical aspects of business in different jurisdictions
- to apply country-wise approach towards strategy and structure of the business
- to analyze existing trade and investment environment in a particular country for proposed business needs
- to explain the reasons for ethical challenges and sustainability trends in the modern world
- to use enhanced soft skills and empathy while becoming an international business actor
- to apply improved business writing skills in further work
Course Contents
- 1. Introduction to International Business
- 2. Globalization and International Business
- 3. Cultural Aspects of International Business Management
- 4. Business Ethics, Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility
- 5. Global Trade and Investment Environment
- 6. National Differences in Political, Economic and Legal Systems
- 7. International Business Strategy
- 8. International Business Structure
- 9. Global Production and Supply Chain Management. International Logistics.
- 10. Global Marketing and R&D (Research and Development)
- 11. Global Human Resource Management
- 12. The Role of Reputation in International Business. Anti-Fraud Management.
Assessment Elements
- Attendance
- Group Project #1Due time: Week 6 and Week 7 The students will be divided into the cohorts (3-4 students in each), they will choose a leader and the country in Asia which they would like to cover in terms of peculiarities of political, economic and legal system. The project is to be delivered orally in the class in a form of presentation.
- Final ExamThe Final Exam will be held in oral form. Students will answer the randomly selected questions from the list of questions that would be provided by the instructor not later than a week prior to final exam. The questions will be based on the Course Plan.
- ParticipationStudents’ involvement in open discussions is beneficial as it allows to show their knowledge and ability to defend their point of view and suggest their vision towards any of the issues discussed during the classes. Leadership and speaking skills can be well developed by attending our classes and actively participating in our mutual work.
- Group Project #2Due time: Week 14 and Week 15 At the beginning of the second module, the groups will select another leader and particular aspect of International Business. After discussing the selection with the instructor and acquiring the approval, each group will conduct research on the chosen topic and prepare a presentation to be delivered in class. For this research project, particular research question(s) must be developed beforehand and certain results and conclusions should be reached as a group.
Interim Assessment
- 2024/2025 2nd module0.1 * Attendance + 0.4 * Final Exam + 0.15 * Group Project #1 + 0.25 * Group Project #2 + 0.1 * Participation
Bibliography
Recommended Core Bibliography
- Golo, J. (2015). International Business: Competing in the Global Marketplace. Economic Horizons / Ekonomski Horizonti, 17(1), 71–73. https://doi.org/10.5937/ekonhor1501073G
- Jovana Golo. (2015). Book review: Hill, C. W. L. (2014). International Business: Competing in the Global Marketplace. https://doi.org/10.5937/ekonhor1501073G
Recommended Additional Bibliography
- Ghemawat, P. (2007). Redefining Global Strategy : Crossing Borders in a World Where Differences Still Matter. Harvard Business Review Press.
- Ghemawat, P. (2011). World 3.0 : Global Prosperity and How to Achieve It. Harvard Business Review Press.