Master
2020/2021
Russian and European Business Context
Type:
Compulsory course (Global Business)
Area of studies:
Management
Delivered by:
Faculty of Management (Nizhny Novgorod)
When:
1 year, 3, 4 module
Mode of studies:
offline
Instructors:
Mikhail Plotnikov
Master’s programme:
Global Business
Language:
English
ECTS credits:
6
Contact hours:
56
Course Syllabus
Abstract
The course goal is to study main issues of doing business in Russia and to make students understand Russian business reality not only with theoretical, but also with practical knowledge. The course contains of the topics covering cultural, economic and political issues in Russia.
Learning Objectives
- The course goal is to study main issues of doing business in Russia and to make students understand Russian business reality not only with theoretical, but also with practical knowledge. The course contains of the topics covering cultural, economic and political issues in Russia.
Expected Learning Outcomes
- identify main historical aspects of Russian business
- know the algorithm of forming a legal entity in Russia, the main regulations
- identify the main difficulties of doing business in Russia and give recommendations for overcoming them
- compare and contrast Russian business culture with other world business cultures
- Knowledge of Austrian economic and governance structures. Analytical and comparative understanding within the international context. Awareness of practical and theoretical frameworks for business and governance structures.
- knowledge of the practical applications of Social Partnerships in Austrian and in an international context
- improved knowledge of Upper Austrian Business environments, specialized knowledge in specific business related topic and areas
- knowledge of improved academic writing, ability to develop literature based scientific work, critical analysis of sources
- Structured analysis of comprehensive topics, improvement of presentation skills and flexibility in terms of reaction to question and answer situations.
Course Contents
- The structure of Russian Economy
- The legal issues of Russian Economy
- The difficulties of doing business in Russia
- The cultural differences in Russian business
- Theoretical Input Austrian Business Context
- Social Partnership Day
- Biz Upper Austria
- Academic Writing (Some Aspects)
- Presentation and Discussion on Austrian Business Context
Assessment Elements
- Class participation 1
- Midterm test 1
- Final project 1
- Comparative group report 2
- Presentation 2
- Participation 2
- Final Exam (austria)grade received by the students at Johannes Kepler University (Austria) during their mobility
- Fanal Exam (Italy)grade received by the students at University of Bergamo (Italy) during their mobility period
- Class participation 1
- Midterm test 1
- Final project 1
- Comparative group report 2
- Presentation 2
- Participation 2
- Final Exam (austria)grade received by the students at Johannes Kepler University (Austria) during their mobility
- Fanal Exam (Italy)grade received by the students at University of Bergamo (Italy) during their mobility period
Interim Assessment
- Interim assessment (3 module)0.5 * Fanal Exam (Italy) + 0.5 * Final Exam (austria)
- Interim assessment (4 module)0.5 * Fanal Exam (Italy) + 0.5 * Final Exam (austria)
Bibliography
Recommended Core Bibliography
- Hough, J.F. The Logic of Economic Reform in Russia / Jerry F. Hough. - Brookings Institution Press, 2001. – 338 p. – ISBN 9780815737544. – ISBN 9780815798590
Recommended Additional Bibliography
- Duvanova, D. Building Business in Post-Communist Russia, Eastern Europe, and Eurasia: Collective Goods, Selective Incentives, and Predatory States / Dinissa Duvanova. – New York: Cambridge University Press, 2013. – 278 p. – ISBN 9781107030169. – ISBN 9781139612876