Delivered at:: Department of Strategic and International Management

Course type:: Compulsory course

When:: 2 year, 2, 3 module

Instructor

Shaposhnikov, Sergei

Full Syllabus

Abstract

An understanding of international business is essential for students in today's interdependent global world. This course will provide students with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to understand the global economic, political, cultural and social environment within which firms operate. It will examine the strategies and structures of international business and assess the special roles of an international business's various functions. It will also prepare students to formulate and execute strategies, plans, and tactics to succeed in international business ventures. In-class exercises, mini-projects as well as homework and case studies will demonstrate real-world applications of international business and management concepts.

Learning Objectives

Provide a research-based foundation in the evolving contexts of international business, including global trends and the impacts of the 2020–21 pandemic and economic crises.
Equip you to discuss cultural, ethical, and social issues in international business, along with corporate social responsibility and sustainable practices.
Introduce and enhance your ability to assess international trade, investment, multilateral organizations, and the global financial system.
Prepare you to analyze how firms develop international strategies, enter markets, and manage operations globally, with insights into marketing, R&D, organizational structures, sourcing, exchange rates, information systems, and human resources.
Develop your understanding of project and change management practices in an international context.
Introduce major emerging digital technologies and how to manage them for international operations.
Overall, provide insights into international business contexts to support strategic decision-making and operational management globally.

Expected Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate knowledge of and evaluate the key institutions of international business and how companies operate globally.
Analyze regional, cultural, and institutional variations in global business practices.
Apply key concepts, frameworks, and management principles to specific business scenarios.
Develop strategic decisions and operational choices in international business.
Act as a knowledgeable and effective employee in a multinational organization.

Course Contents

Perspectives on globalisation and international business
Political, Economic, and Legal Environments
Informal institutions: cultural, social and ethical challenges
International trade and investment
Multilateral organisations and regional integration
Exchange rates and the international monetary system
Overview of strategy and the enterprise in international contexts
Competitive strategy for international business
Entry strategies, alliances and evolution
International marketing and R&D strategy
Global sourcing of production and services
International dimensions of human resource management
International project management
Global digital management

Assessment Elements

Esay
An essay for a course requires you to explore how management principles and practices are applied in diverse international settings. It focuses on analyzing the complexities of managing businesses, teams, and operations across borders, taking into account the influence of global factors such as cultural differences, economic conditions, political systems, and technological advancements.
Attedance
Attendance
Participation
Participation in a course refers to the active involvement of students in various academic activities during class sessions. It goes beyond simply attending the class; it involves engaging with the content, the instructor, and fellow students in meaningful ways. Effective participation often enhances learning, fosters collaboration, and contributes to a dynamic classroom environment.
Group case analysis
Group case analysis involves students working together to analyze real-world business scenarios that illustrate the challenges and complexities of managing across borders. These cases focus on issues like cultural differences, international business strategy, global leadership, supply chain management, and corporate social responsibility in diverse markets. The objective is to apply theoretical frameworks and concepts from the course to understand how businesses operate globally and to propose practical solutions to the challenges identified in the case.
Final Exam
Written final exam.

Interim Assessment

2024/2025 3rd module
0.05 * Attedance + 0.05 * Attedance + 0.2 * Esay + 0.4 * Final Exam + 0.1 * Group case analysis + 0.1 * Group case analysis + 0.05 * Participation + 0.05 * Participation

Bibliography

Recommended Core Bibliography

International business, Peng, M., 2019
Mahesh Joshi, & James R. Klein. (2018). Global Business: Vol. First edition. OUP Oxford.

Recommended Additional Bibliography

Global business management foundations, Willcocks, L. P., 2016
Джиоева, А. А., Global Management across Global English : учебное пособие / А. А. Джиоева. — Москва : КноРус, 2023. — 311 с. — ISBN 978-5-406-10899-4. — URL: https://book.ru/book/947069 (дата обращения: 27.08.2024). — Текст : электронный.

Authors

SHAPOSHNIKOV SERGEY VYACHESLAVOVICH

Bachelor’s Programme 'Digital Product Management'

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