International Business, 2023-2024, online studies
Open university
- Credits:
- 6 ECTS credits
- Location:
- -
- Continuous learning category:
- Business and international collaboration, Management and HR development
- Teaching format:
- Online teaching
- Price:
- 90 € (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
Independent study online and an online exam total 162 h. Moodle exam.
The study unit is held in the period 4. Alternative exam dates 29.4.2024 at 16-20, 20.5.2024 at 16-20, 10.6.2024 at 16-20, 19.8.2024 at 16-20..
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 in Management, the Basic Studies in Marketing and the Basic Studies in Management and Marketing.
Study units cost 15 e / credit. This price holds for the academic year 2023–2024.
For more information on study fees and payment and cancellation terms, please see: Registration, study fees and right to study | University of Eastern Finland (uef.fi).
The length of a study right is determined by the length of the study unit so that it covers all teaching and exams. If the study unit has continuous registration, the study right is from 1.8. to 30.7.
Literature acquisition costs and borrowing fees are not included in the tuition fee.
If your employer would pay your tuition fee, please contact our training secretary. Their contact details are below.
English-language courses are free for the 2023-2024 academic year for those with the status of temporary protection from Migri.
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Irrespective of time
period 4
Alternative exam dates: 29.4.2024 at 16-20, 20.5.2024 at 16-20, 10.6.2024 at 16-20, 19.8.2024 at 16-20.
English