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IB818-10 International Business

Department
Warwick Business School
Level
Taught Postgraduate Level
Module leader
Harminder Singh
Credit value
10
Module duration
12 weeks
Assessment
100% coursework
Study location
Distance or Online Delivery

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Introductory description

The main aim is to build on participants’ knowledge of the global economic and business environment and link this to strategies for managing in changing global contexts.

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Module aims

The main aim is to build on participants’ knowledge of the global economic and business environment and link this to strategies for managing in changing global contexts. Key questions are: How do changes in this environment affect the ways in which companies do business and managers manage across borders: How should firms and individual managers respond (in theory)? How can they respond (in practice)?

Topics will include: the drivers and processes of internationalisation, cross-cultural management challenges, the assessment of overseas investment opportunities and the specific challenges of emerging markets.

Outline syllabus

This is an indicative module outline only to give an indication of the sort of topics that may be covered. Actual sessions held may differ.

Globalisation and Multinational Enterprise
Trade and Foreign Direct Investment
Global and Regional Integration, International Financial Markets and Institutions
International Culture
Global Competitive Advantage Global Multinational Enterprise (MNE) Strategy and Structure
Selecting the Market and Entry Mode, Cross-Border Mergers and Acquisitions
Culture, Negotiation Strategy
Emerging Economies and Risk Assessment
International Joint Ventures

Learning outcomes

By the end of the module, students should be able to:

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the main theories explaining patterns, processes and practices of internationalisation.
  • Select and apply specific analytical frameworks from a range of approaches that help solve common international management problems.
  • Critically assess the sources of relative national comparative advantage and how these relate to the competitive advantages of multinational firms.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of how global economic government institutions act as important influences on the strategic options facing international firms.
  • Recommend an international corporate strategy and an appropriate global organisation structure.
  • Develop and manage global innovation networks.
  • Critically appraise an appropriately select analytical frameworks (e.g. those which explain and predict country investment (FDI) attractiveness).

Indicative reading list

Reading lists can be found in Talis

Subject specific skills

Perform a country analysis and develop a market-entry strategy.
Develop a greater knowledge of emerging markets.

Transferable skills

Critically evaluate the strengths and weaknesses, and the threats and opportunities, for a firm in a particular global industry context.
Apply country analysis and investment risk appraisal techniques.
Conduct online research into changing opportunities for international business investment and restructuring.
Demonstrate developed presentation and teamwork skills.

Study time

Type Required
Online learning (scheduled sessions) 10 sessions of 1 hour (10%)
Online learning (independent) 20 sessions of 1 hour (20%)
Private study 28 hours (28%)
Assessment 42 hours (42%)
Total 100 hours

Private study description

Private Study and preparation for lectures. To note, timings of online learning hours may vary from the above.

Costs

No further costs have been identified for this module.

You do not need to pass all assessment components to pass the module.

Assessment group A3
Weighting Study time Eligible for self-certification
Assessment component
Group Online Collaborative Report (10 CATS) 30% 13 hours No
Reassessment component is the same
Assessment component
Individual Assignment (10 CATS) 70% 29 hours Yes (extension)
Reassessment component is the same
Feedback on assessment

Assessments are graded using standard University Postgraduate Marking Criteria and written feedback is provided. Feedback for individual essays includes comments on a marksheet. Overall percentage marks are awarded for examination performance and general examination feedback is provided to the cohort.

Courses

This module is Optional for:

  • Year 2 of TIBS-N1Q1 Postgraduate Business Administration (Executive) London
  • Year 2 of TIBS-N1Q4 Postgraduate Business Administration (Executive) London
  • Year 2 of TIBS-N1Q5 Postgraduate Business Administration (Executive) London
  • Year 1 of TIBS-N1P2 Postgraduate Taught Business Administration
  • TIBS-N1PW Postgraduate Taught Business Administration (Distance Learning)
    • Year 2 of N1PW Business Administration (Distance Learning)
    • Year 3 of N1PW Business Administration (Distance Learning)
  • Year 2 of TIBS-N1Q2 Postgraduate Taught Business Administration (Distance Learning)
  • Year 2 of TIBS-N1Q9 Postgraduate Taught Business Administration (Distance Learning) London
  • TIBS-N1P9 Postgraduate Taught Business Administration (Executive)
    • Year 2 of N1P9 Business Administration (Executive)
    • Year 3 of N1P9 Business Administration (Executive)
  • Year 2 of TIBS-N1Q3 Postgraduate Taught Business Administration (Executive)