040095 UK Principles of International Business (BA) (2024W)
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Registration/Deregistration
Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).
- Registration is open from Mo 09.09.2024 09:00 to Th 19.09.2024 12:00
- Registration is open from We 25.09.2024 09:00 to Th 26.09.2024 12:00
- Deregistration possible until Mo 14.10.2024 23:59
Registration information is available for each group.
Groups
Group 1
If you have questions concerning this course, please write to martina.roth@univie.ac.at
max. 50 participants
Language: English
LMS: Moodle
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
- Thursday 17.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 9 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
- Thursday 24.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 9 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
- Thursday 31.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 9 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
- Thursday 07.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 9 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
- Thursday 14.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 9 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
- Thursday 21.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 9 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
- Thursday 28.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Digital
- Thursday 05.12. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 9 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
- Thursday 09.01. 15:00 - 18:15 Hörsaal 9 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
- Thursday 16.01. 15:00 - 18:15 Hörsaal 16 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Aims, contents and method of the course
Assessment and permitted materials
- 40% Midterm exam (closed book exam)
- 40 % Group presentations
- 20% Participation in class discussionThe exam may be a combination of any of the following: open-ended questions, multiple choice, case studies, true/false, scenarios, definitions, short answers, and/or essays.
- 40 % Group presentations
- 20% Participation in class discussionThe exam may be a combination of any of the following: open-ended questions, multiple choice, case studies, true/false, scenarios, definitions, short answers, and/or essays.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
It is absolutely essential that all registered students attend the first session on October 17th, 2024 (Introduction/Vorbesprechung) as failure to do so will result in their exclusion from the course. Students should also regularly check our homepage and Moodle for any changes in dates/times.It is absolutely essential that all registered students attend the first session (Introduction/Vorbesprechung) as failure to do so will result in their exclusion from the course. Students should also regularly check our homepage and Moodle for any changes in dates/timesAttendance (2 times unexcused absence is permitted)1 ≥ 88%
2 ≥ 75%
3 ≥ 63%
4 ≥ 50%
2 ≥ 75%
3 ≥ 63%
4 ≥ 50%
Examination topics
The examination material includes the content of the in-class lectures as well as the specified literature on which the units of the course are based. For exam preparation, students are provided with the course material online (via Moodle) and the corresponding chapters in the textbook.
Reading list
Course Textbook:
Buckley, P.J., Enderwick, P., and Cross, A.R., (2018), International Business, Oxford University Press.
Buckley, P.J., Enderwick, P., and Cross, A.R., (2018), International Business, Oxford University Press.
Group 2
If you have questions concerning this course, please write to martina.roth@univie.ac.at
max. 50 participants
Language: English
LMS: Moodle
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
- Thursday 03.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
- Thursday 10.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
- Thursday 17.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
- Thursday 24.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
- Thursday 07.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
- Thursday 21.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
- Friday 22.11. 09:45 - 13:00 Hörsaal 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
- Thursday 05.12. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
- Thursday 09.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
- Thursday 16.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
- Thursday 23.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Aims, contents and method of the course
This course provides you with a foundation in the theory and practice of International Business. It covers core concepts of international business and how these apply to the dynamics and constraints of international business strategy. The course considers the dynamics of economic, political, and socio-cultural aspects of environment and its impact on the International Firm and individuals. The course is designed to help students develop a world-view of the global marketplace, and gain knowledge and understanding of the global environment for business functions.The course is structured in two macro parts. In the first part, there will be a detailed introduction of all the topics of the course from a theoretical point of view, with continuous references to practical cases. In the second part, there will be several discussions of real case studies in order to apply from a practical point of view the notions acquired in the first part.
All detailed information will be provided during the first lesson.By the end of this course, students should be able to:
1. Understand the role of globalisation in shaping the business environment, and recognize challenges and opportunities created by the globalisation of business practices.
2. Identify complexities introduced by globalisation and integrate concepts learned in this class with those acquired in other courses.
3. Employ critical thinking by keeping current with global events and discussing their implications.
4. Critically evaluate various components of a national environment: technological, cultural, economic, political, and legal systems, and their influence on business practices and strategies of the International Firm.
5. Consider the organisation and structure of the International Firm.
6. Understand different aspects of International Business strategy including global opportunity assessment, entry mode and market selection.https://international-business.univie.ac.at/studies/bachelor-courses/
All detailed information will be provided during the first lesson.By the end of this course, students should be able to:
1. Understand the role of globalisation in shaping the business environment, and recognize challenges and opportunities created by the globalisation of business practices.
2. Identify complexities introduced by globalisation and integrate concepts learned in this class with those acquired in other courses.
3. Employ critical thinking by keeping current with global events and discussing their implications.
4. Critically evaluate various components of a national environment: technological, cultural, economic, political, and legal systems, and their influence on business practices and strategies of the International Firm.
5. Consider the organisation and structure of the International Firm.
6. Understand different aspects of International Business strategy including global opportunity assessment, entry mode and market selection.https://international-business.univie.ac.at/studies/bachelor-courses/
Assessment and permitted materials
- 40% Midterm examination
- 40% Final examination
- 20% Participation in class discussion
- 40% Final examination
- 20% Participation in class discussion
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
Active participation in the classroom is essential for course preparation. Slides, readings and case studies will be provided on Moodle.Attendance (2 times unexcused absence is permitted)
1 ≥ 88%
2 ≥ 75%
3 ≥ 63%
4 ≥ 50%It is absolutely essential that all registered students attend the first session (Introduction/Vorbesprechung) as failure to do so will result in their exclusion from the course. Students should also regularly check our homepage and Moodle for any changes in dates/times or way of connecting online.
1 ≥ 88%
2 ≥ 75%
3 ≥ 63%
4 ≥ 50%It is absolutely essential that all registered students attend the first session (Introduction/Vorbesprechung) as failure to do so will result in their exclusion from the course. Students should also regularly check our homepage and Moodle for any changes in dates/times or way of connecting online.
Examination topics
Active participation in the classroom is essential for course preparation. Slides, readings and case studies will be provided on Moodle.The content of the guest lecture is an integral part of the course and may be included in the exam. All the final dates will be communicated during the first class.In addition, there is the following recommended book to support the slides (only the chapters given in the syllabus):
• Buckley, P.J., Enderwick P, and Cross, A.R., (2018), International Business, Oxford University Press.
• Buckley, P.J., Enderwick P, and Cross, A.R., (2018), International Business, Oxford University Press.
Reading list
Course Textbook:
Buckley, P.J., Enderwick P, and Cross, A.R., (2018), International Business, Oxford University Press.
Buckley, P.J., Enderwick P, and Cross, A.R., (2018), International Business, Oxford University Press.
Group 3
max. 50 participants
Language: English
LMS: Moodle
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
- Wednesday 16.10. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 12 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
- Wednesday 23.10. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 12 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
- Wednesday 30.10. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 7 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
- Wednesday 06.11. 15:00 - 18:15 Hörsaal 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
- Wednesday 13.11. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 1 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
- Wednesday 20.11. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 13 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
- Wednesday 27.11. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 7 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
- Wednesday 04.12. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 16 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
- Wednesday 11.12. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
- Wednesday 15.01. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 16 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
- Wednesday 22.01. 15:00 - 18:15 Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
- Wednesday 29.01. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Aims, contents and method of the course
This course provides you with a foundation in the theory and practice of International Business. It covers core concepts of international business and how these apply to the dynamics and constraints of international business strategy. The course considers the dynamics of economic, political, and socio-cultural aspects of the environment and its impact on International Firms and individuals. The course is designed to help students develop a world-view of the global marketplace, and gain knowledge and understanding of the global environment for business functions.
The course is structured in two macro parts. In the first part, there will be a detailed introduction of all the topics of the course from a theoretical point of view, with continuous references to practical cases. In the second part, there will be several discussions of real case studies to apply from a practical point of view the notions acquired in the first part.
By the end of this course, students should be able to:
1. Understand the role of globalisation in shaping the business environment, and recognize challenges and opportunities created by the globalisation of business practices.
2. Identify complexities introduced by globalisation and integrate concepts learned in this class with those acquired in other courses.
3. Employ critical thinking by keeping current with global events and discussing their implications.
4. Critically evaluate various components of a national environment: technological, cultural, economic, political, and legal systems, and their influence on business practices and strategies of the International Firm.
5. Consider the organisation and structure of the International Firm.
6. Understand different aspects of International Business strategy including global opportunity assessment, entry mode and market selection.https://international-business.univie.ac.at/studies/bachelor-courses/
The course is structured in two macro parts. In the first part, there will be a detailed introduction of all the topics of the course from a theoretical point of view, with continuous references to practical cases. In the second part, there will be several discussions of real case studies to apply from a practical point of view the notions acquired in the first part.
By the end of this course, students should be able to:
1. Understand the role of globalisation in shaping the business environment, and recognize challenges and opportunities created by the globalisation of business practices.
2. Identify complexities introduced by globalisation and integrate concepts learned in this class with those acquired in other courses.
3. Employ critical thinking by keeping current with global events and discussing their implications.
4. Critically evaluate various components of a national environment: technological, cultural, economic, political, and legal systems, and their influence on business practices and strategies of the International Firm.
5. Consider the organisation and structure of the International Firm.
6. Understand different aspects of International Business strategy including global opportunity assessment, entry mode and market selection.https://international-business.univie.ac.at/studies/bachelor-courses/
Assessment and permitted materials
- 40% Midterm exam (closed book exam)
- 40 % Group presentations
- 20% Participation in class discussionThe exam may be a combination of any of the following: open-ended questions, multiple choice, case studies, true/false, scenarios, definitions, short answers, and/or essays.The use of AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT) for the production of texts is only permitted if they are expressly requested by the course leader (e.g. for individual work tasks).
- 40 % Group presentations
- 20% Participation in class discussionThe exam may be a combination of any of the following: open-ended questions, multiple choice, case studies, true/false, scenarios, definitions, short answers, and/or essays.The use of AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT) for the production of texts is only permitted if they are expressly requested by the course leader (e.g. for individual work tasks).
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
It is absolutely essential that all registered students attend the first session on October 11, 2023 (Introduction/Vorbesprechung) as failure to do so will result in their exclusion from the course. Students should also regularly check our homepage and Moodle for any changes in dates/times.Attendance (2 times unexcused absence is permitted)1 ≥ 88%
2 ≥ 75%
3 ≥ 63%
4 ≥ 50%
2 ≥ 75%
3 ≥ 63%
4 ≥ 50%
Examination topics
The examination material includes the content of the in-class lectures as well as the specified literature on which the units of the course are based. For exam preparation, students are provided with the course material online (via Moodle) and the corresponding chapters in the textbook.
Reading list
Course Textbook:
Buckley, P.J., Enderwick, P., and Cross, A.R., (2018), International Business, Oxford University Press
Buckley, P.J., Enderwick, P., and Cross, A.R., (2018), International Business, Oxford University Press
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The course is structured in two macro parts. In the first part, there will be a detailed introduction of all the topics of the course from a theoretical point of view, with continuous references to practical cases. In the second part, there will be several discussions of real case studies in order to apply from a practical point of view the notions acquired in the first part.By the end of this course, students should be able to:
1. Understand the role of globalisation in shaping the business environment, and recognize challenges and opportunities created by the globalisation of business practices.
2. Identify complexities introduced by globalisation and integrate concepts learned in this class with those acquired in other courses.
3. Employ critical thinking by keeping current with global events and discussing their implications.
4. Critically evaluate various components of a national environment: technological, cultural, economic, political, and legal systems, and their influence on business practices and strategies of the International Firm.
5. Consider the organisation and structure of the International Firm.
6. Understand different aspects of International Business strategy including global opportunity assessment, entry mode and market selection.https://international-business.univie.ac.at/studies/bachelor-courses/