International Business, acad. year 2025-2026, online studies
- Credits:
- 6 ECTS credits
- Location:
- -
- Continuous learning category:
- Business and international collaboration
- Teaching format:
- Online teaching
- Price:
- 120 € (VAT 0%)
Objectives
Knowledge related objectives:
Student will be able to
- Define the main concepts of international business
- Understand the complexity and dynamic nature of international business
- Develop an overview about main actors, economic and political forces of international business
- Understand the underlying rationales of the impact of international environment on business activities
- Identify and classify the major risks and opportunities of global marketplace
Skills related objectives:
Student will be able to
- Interpret the trends and realities of global business environment in relation to multicultural business planning
- Compare international markets according to their risks and opportunities for doing business
Generic competences: leadership, internationality
Online studies
Content
- Key concepts of international business theory and practice.
- Key actors of international business and principles of their operations.
- Major elements of political, legal, economic environments, related risks.
- Cultural dimensions and risks in the light of international business communication and relationship-building.
- Essentials of business ethics in the international context.
- Essentials of international trade, FDI and regional economic integration.
- Key features of emerging markets’ business environment and local actors.
Study methods
The studies are independent online studies where you familiarise yourself with the learning material and submit learning assignments and/or participate in course exams. Independent study online and an online exam total 162 h. Online exam in the course Moodle platform.
Studying is completely independent. Academic studies require self-direction, good study skills, and planning. The course has predetermined completion dates, from which you choose the one that suits you. Retaking an exam or increasing your grade also takes place on these course-specific dates during the academic year. Pay attention to the due dates when planning your studies.
The study unit starts in period 4 (16.3. - 29.5.2026).
Alternative exam dates 2025-2026: 22.4.2025 at 15-19, 21.5.2026 at 14-18, 11.6.2026 at 14-18, 27.8.2026
Study Materials
- Cavusgil, S.T., Knight, G. & Riesenberger, J.: International Business. The New Realities. Fifth Edition or newer. Pearson Prentice Hall. (Also e-book available in the UEF library)
- Other course material on Moodle
Responsible teacher: Sari-Johanna Karhapää
Evaluation:
Scale on grade 0-5.
Prerequisites Introduction to Management, Introduction to Marketing or equivalent competence.
Teaching Language: English
The course is at the Bachelor level. The course belongs to the Basic Studies, Management and Leadership (johtamisen perusopinnot), the Basic Studies, Marketing (Markkinoinnin perusopinnot), the Basic studies, Management and Marketing (Johtaminen ja markkinointi perusopinnot), the Intermediate Studies, Business Administration (kauppatieteiden aineopinnot)
You will receive the right of study from the date of registration until the end of the August 2026. In practice, the completion takes place within the stated due dates of the course.
LOG IN to the Open University Business and Economics study community (elearn/Moodle), as directed by the starting instructions which you receive after your registration has been processed. In the Business and Economics study community, you can find general instructions for studying, links to course environments, and course keys.
Guidance services for Business studies
We are happy to guide you throughout your learning journey, even before registration when you are just starting to plan your studies. You can contact us via email or phone. For guidance in English, please contact Academic Affairs Coordinator Jasmin Sokkanen. You can also book an online appointment for guidance in English.
Join our English-language info on August 27th at 4 pm about open university studies and learn more!
Register for the information session here.*
*By registering for the info session, you will receive a reminder of the event and can ask questions in advance. Registration is not mandatory and you can also participate without registering in advance via the link above.
The study fee is 20 euros per ECTS credit for individual study units, and 15 euros per credit for study modules. The study fee is paid at registration.
By paying the study fee, the student receives a temporary right to study that entitles them to attend a particular course. The right to study is course-specific, and is required to complete the course as specified in the syllabus for the term, covering both teaching and course exams. You will receive the right to study from the date of enrollment until the end of August 2026.
The study unit starts in period 4 (16.3. - 29.5.2026).
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