B390 International Business

Content

The module will discuss international business environments and operations.
Topics presented include:

  • external influences on multinational corporations
  • organizational structures of multinational corporations
  • international management in different functional areas.

Key facts about the course

ECTS-Credits

6

 

Level

B.Sc.

Degree

Workload

60/120

class/self

Cycle

SS

generally

Course language

ENG

 

Duration of the module

1

term

Exam written

90

minutes

Maximum Student number

-

no formal limit


Objectives

In this module, students learn to identify and understand the managerial opportunities and challenges globalization has created. They describe cultural and political influences on international business and evaluate the choices how multinational corporations can adapt to globalization dynamics.


Registration

Necessary!

Registration period: 01 Feb to 21 April 2024

Please register for this course via  ALMA

Please note: Confirmation e-mails are not sent before the end of the application period!

 

Course work

group presentation of a case study (mandatory)

The information to which practice course and team you have been assigned will be uploaded on ILIAS.

Course type

Lecture (2 SWS)

Practice course (2 SWS)

Literature

Daniels, J., Radebaugh, L., & Sullivan, D.P. 2017 International Business: Environments and Operations. 16th ed., Pearson (→ you can also use previous editions).

 

Exam

Registration: necessary

Please register at the examination office during the registration period for the first or second-date of the exam.

Examination office