ADM740 International Business (Spring 2024)

About the course

• Global business environment
• National business environment
• International trade and investment
• International financial system
• International business management

The course is connected to the following study programs

• Master in Change and Management
• Master of Science in Economics and Business Administration
• Exchange programme - Master's level

Required prerequisite knowledge

Bachelor of Economics and Administration or Bachelor of Accounting and Auditing or equivalent

The student's learning outcomes after completing the course

Knowledge:

By the end of the course students will:

• Have an in-depth understanding of the nature of international business and the impact of globalization.
• Have acquired knowledge into strategic and operational challenges businesses may face in an international context.​

Skills:

By the end of the course students will:

• Be able to identify the principal actors that have shaped the international business environment
• Be able to identify and explain the major challenges confronting international business firms
• Be able to analyze the strategies employed in the global business environment

General competence:

• Competence relevant to the needs of existing and future managers, executives, and professionals. These will include analysis and synthesis, oral and written communication.
• Can demonstrate his/her learning and problem-solving abilities to carry out assignments and projects
• Competence to reflect on ethical dilemmas in international business.

Forms of teaching and learning

4-5 seminars over a period of 3-6 weeks

Examination

• Form of assessment: School assessment

• Proportion: %

• Duration: 2 hours

• Grouping: Individual

• Grading scale: Letter (A - F)

• Support material: -

Syllabus

The current reading list for 2024 Spring can be found in Leganto