Universität Wien

040306 KU European Dimension of International Business (MA) (2023S)

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

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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).

Details

max. 50 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Attendance of the first session on Thursday 09.03.2023 15:00 - 16:30 is mandatory.

  • Thursday 09.03. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 8 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock (Kickoff Class)
  • Thursday 16.03. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 8 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Thursday 16.03. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 16 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Thursday 23.03. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 8 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Thursday 23.03. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 16 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
    Hörsaal 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Thursday 20.04. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 8 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Thursday 20.04. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 16 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Thursday 27.04. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 8 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Thursday 27.04. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 16 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Thursday 04.05. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 8 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Thursday 04.05. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 16 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Thursday 11.05. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 8 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Thursday 11.05. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 16 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Thursday 25.05. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 8 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Thursday 25.05. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 16 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Thursday 15.06. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 8 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Thursday 15.06. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 16 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

THIS COURSE IS BEING OFFERED WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF JEAN MONNET PROJECT “International Business – Strategies for Integrate Europe” (IBSIE). THE PROJECT IS CONDUCTED WITH THE SUPPORT OF THE ERASMUS+ PROGRAM OF THE EUROPEAN UNION.

The goal of this course is to familiarize the students with the institutional environment of the European business and the role played by the European institutions and their policies in framing the strategies of domestic and international firms.
EU represents nowadays the most highly economically integrated block in the world. This integration is driven to a large extent by the initiatives of multiple pan-European institutions and it is reflected in various policies and measures, which have the direct impact on the activities of the individual firms.
Building upon the core courses in the International Business curriculum, this elective course deepens the students’ understanding of the role of environment in organizational decision-making with specific application to the case of EU.
Within this course the students are supposed to work in small groups on the business cases illustrating the challenges and opportunities faced by the companies in the EU.

Assessment and permitted materials

30% - Participation and in-class assignments
35% - Business Case Analysis / Team Project
35% - Final Exam (take-home essay). The topics will be assigned in the last session of the course. The students will have at least 10 days to write and submit the essay.
Minimum attendance requirement - 85% of classes.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Course is read at the advanced level for the master’s students. Students are supposed to have a prior knowledge of main concepts related to the strategic activities of organizations operating at the domestic and international level.
It is recommended that the students taking part in this course have successfully completed the course KU “Principles of International Business” (MA). Building upon this knowledge, the course applies the relevant concepts in the context of EU business practices.

Examination topics

All topics discussed in the course.

Reading list

Main References:
JOHNSON, D., & TURNER, C. (2016). European business. London: Routledge.
SOMERS, F. J. L. (2015). European Business Environment: Doing Business in Europe. London, Taylor & Francis Ltd.
SUDER, G., & LINDEQUE, J. (2018). Doing business in Europe. London : Sage Publications Ltd.
SUDER, G., RIVIERE, M., & LINDEQUE, J. P. (2019). The Routledge companion to European business. London, Routledge/Taylor & Francis Group.

Additional Readings:
CLARKE, T., & CHANLAT, J. F. (2009). European Corporate Governance: readings and perspectives. London: Routledge.
ELBASANI, A. (2013). European integration and transformation in the western Balkans: Europeanization or business as usual? London, Routledge.
MANDL, I., & PATRINI, V. (2018). European born globals: job creation in young international businesses. Abingdon, Oxon: Routledge.
MAYRHOFER, W., BREWSTER, C., & MORLEY, M. (2016). Human resource management in Europe: evidence of convergence.
MAYRHOFER, W., & HOLT LARSEN, H. (2006). Managing human resources in Europe: a thematic approach. Abingdon, Routledge.
RANDLESOME, C. (2016). Business cultures in Europe. Oxford, Butterworth-Heinemann.

Other Materials: Other class materials such as lecture slides and handouts are to be made available before the actual start of the classes / particlular sessions.

Association in the course directory

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