Universität Wien

040286 KU Principles of International Business (MA) (2020S)

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 4 - Wirtschaftswissenschaften
Continuous assessment of course work

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Details

max. 50 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Tuesday 03.03. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 5 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Tuesday 10.03. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 5 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Tuesday 17.03. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 5 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Tuesday 24.03. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 5 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Tuesday 31.03. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 5 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Tuesday 21.04. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 5 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Tuesday 28.04. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 17 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
    Hörsaal 5 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Tuesday 05.05. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 5 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Tuesday 12.05. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 5 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Tuesday 19.05. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 5 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Tuesday 26.05. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 5 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Tuesday 09.06. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock

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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. It also examines the uncertainties and potential for the international expansion of the firm.
The course considers worldwide integration of economic, political, and socio-cultural aspects of business, in order to explore and understand the impact of globalization on countries, organizations, 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.

By the end of this course, students should be able to:
1. Develop information processing and analyzing skills essential to a global mindset.
2. Understand the role of globalization in shaping the business environment, and recognize challenges and opportunities created by the globalization of business practices.
3. Identify complexities introduced by globalization and integrate concepts learned in this class with those acquired in other courses.
4. Practice critical thinking by keeping current with global events and discussing their implications.
5. Critically evaluate various components of a national environment: technological, cultural, economic, political, and legal systems, and their influence on business practices and strategies.
6. Examine trade and investment theories and patterns, and critically evaluate the role of governments and their impact on the international business environment.
7. Critically evaluate the role of trade and investment agreements and other forms of regional economic integration on local and national economies.

Assessment and permitted materials

There are three closed-book exams (the Mid-term exam (45% of total grade) and the Final exam (45% of total grade) and one pop-up quiz (unannounced; 10% of total grade). Exams may be a combination of any of the following: multiple choice, case studies, true/false, scenarios, definitions, short answers, and/or essays.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Examination topics

Reading list

Course Textbook:
International Business: The New Realities by Cavusgil, Knight, Riesenberger, 5th Edition (2019).
Additional Readings:
Buckley, P.J., Enderwick P, and Cross, A.R., (2018), International Business, Oxford University Press.
Daniels, JD, Radebaugh, LH and Sullivan, DP (2018), International Business: Environments and Operations, (16th ed), Pearson (Global Edition).

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