Courses Bachelor Display 2021-2022
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Course title | International Business | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Course code | EBC2027 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ECTS credits | 6,5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Assessment | Whole/Half Grades | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Level | Intermediate | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Coordinator |
Sarah Edris For more information: s.edris@maastrichtuniversity.nl |
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Language of instruction | English | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Goals |
The students in this course will:
1. develop understanding of theoretical and empirical issues in international business; 2. apply theory to real world cases; 3. advance teamwork and communication skills. |
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Description |
This course is designed to improve students' understanding of the complexities presented by managing businesses in an
international environment. It begins with a historical background of globalization and the development of institutions to support international transactions. Potential similarities and differences between countries in economic development, political and legal systems, culture, government policies on trade and in accepting foreign investments are discussed. Differences in national monetary systems and capital markets are considered with reference to globalization and the integration of world markets. It also reviews the role of location, the strategy and organization of multinational corporations (MNC), cross-border alliances and international mergers and acquisitions, and the formation of international knowledge networks for technology creation. The course concludes with ethical issues faced by international businesses. |
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Literature |
Required Textbook:
* International Business: Competing in the Global Marketplace, 13th edition. Charles W. L. Hill and G. Tomas M. Hult. Publisher: McGraw-Hill Students will also need to register on the Harvard website (www.hbr.org) and purchase assigned cases using the following link: https://hbsp.harvard.edu/import/695804. |
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Prerequisites |
Advanced level of English.
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Teaching methods (indicative; course manual is definitive) | PBL / Presentation / Lecture / Assignment / Groupwork / Research | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Assessment methods (indicative; course manual is definitive) | Attendance / Written Exam / Presentation | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Evaluation in previous academic year | For the complete evaluation of this course please click "here" | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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