Universität Wien

040824 VK EC GCM: Market Entry Strategies (VK) (2017S)

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

max. 60 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Tuesday 07.03. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 10 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 14.03. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 12 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 21.03. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 8 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Tuesday 28.03. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Tuesday 04.04. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Tuesday 25.04. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Tuesday 25.04. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 5 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Tuesday 02.05. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Tuesday 09.05. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Tuesday 09.05. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 5 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Tuesday 16.05. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Tuesday 23.05. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Tuesday 23.05. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 5 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Tuesday 30.05. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Tuesday 13.06. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 13.06. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 20.06. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 1 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

: This undergraduate module focuses on the market entry decision of firms. It gives an overview of the factors influencing market entry decision and market entry modes of the firm. It consists of two parts:
1. Lectures on:
i. Initiation of internationalization
ii. Theories of internationalization
iii. Development of firm’s international competitiveness
iv. Market research for entry decisions
v. Political and economic environment
vi. Socio-cultural environment
vii. International market selection
viii. Choice of entry mode
ix. Export modes (direct and indirect export)
x. Non-equity contractual entry modes (licensing, franchising, management contracts, strategic alliances)
xi. Equity entry modes/foreign direct investment (joint ventures, wholly owned subsidiaries, greenfield operations and acquisitions)
2. Application of theoretical concepts in different industries and contexts by analysis of real-world examples (case studies).

Assessment and permitted materials

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

The objective of this course is to familiarize students with a broad range of theoretical and practical perspectives on market entry strategies of multinational firms.

Examination topics

Reading list

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Last modified: Mo 07.09.2020 15:29