Development of International Business
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | TLYS0006 |
| Type: | Compulsory / Professional Studies |
| Curriculum: | T-LY 2013 |
| Level: | Master of Business Administration |
| Year of Study: | 1 (2013-2014) |
| Credits: | 5 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Lautamäki, Satu |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses During the Academic Year 2013-2014
| Impl. | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2014-01-07 – 2014-05-30 | Henrik Virtanen, Satu Lautamäki | Finnish | 2013-12-09 – 2014-03-09 |
Learning Outcomes
The student understands the role of international business and its impact on the company and management.
The student improves the ability to develop international business.
the student recognizes the challenges of international business management based on the newest theories and research.
The student improves abilities to develop international business activities, is able to identify and analyse international business opportunities.
Student's Workload
Total work load: 135 h.
- scheduled studies: 24 h.
- individual studies: 111 h.
The assesment of student's own learning 1 h is included in contact lessons.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
No prerequisites.
Contents
The international business context, analysis and interpretation
Motives, process and challenges of internationalisation
Strategic management in international context
Cultural management and communication
International cooperation and networking.
Regional Impact
The students analyze and develop their own companies and organizations, which are established in the region, and this way regional impact is supported
Internationality
Course focuses on business development in international context, using and analyzing international company cases
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
S. Tamer Cavusgil, Gary Knight ja John R. Riesenberger (2008). International business. Strategy, Management, and the New Realities. Pearson Prentice Hall. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey. Vahvaselkä, Irma (2009). Kansainvälinen liiketoiminta ja markkinointi. Edita, Helsinki.
Kristian Möller, Arto Rajala, Senja Svahn (2004). Tulevaisuutena liiketoimintaverkot: johtaminen ja arvonluonti. Teknologiateollisuus, Helsinki.
Other material assigned by the teacher.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, discussions, litterature assignment and/or company cases. A development assigment connected to the employers business.
Assessment Criteria
1 The student has basic knowledge in developing international business.
3 The student has good knowledge in developing international business and can apply learned issues in practice. .
5 The student has excellent knowledge in developing international business can excellently apply learned issues in practice.
Assessment Methods
Particiaption 20%
Litterature assignment and/or company cases 20%.
Development assigment 60%