LEARNING OUTCOMES
The key objectives of the course are: to introduce the frameworks and tools to analyse global business environment, to introduce various modes of doing business across borders, and to familiarize with the planning, implementation and management of business activities globally. The learning outcomes include:
- the enhanced awareness of differences in global business environment, including political, regulation and cultural aspects
- understanding of the dynamics and suitability of various ways to conduct business in different global business environments, including the adaptation issues
- understanding of the related ethical and social responsibility issues
- ability to analyse and plan global business activities
- problem-solving skills based on real-life cases.
Credits: 6
Schedule: 11.01.2023 - 17.02.2023
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Rebecca Piekkari
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):
Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):
Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
valid for whole curriculum period:
The course provides a theoretically grounded overview of key issues, opportunities and challenges in global business. We shall assess globalization and the consequent changes in firms operating environment and analyze the needs to adjust firms strategies and operations due to these changes. The course covers key concepts and principles of conducting business in the international dimension, including issues in various functions, such as HR and marketing. The role of politics and regulation are covered, including world trade and regional economic blocs. The premises that various countries provide for companies in terms of competitiveness are analyzed. Ethical issues as well as social and environmental responsibility are addressed. The purpose of the course is to a) present the most important forces affecting international business today, b) introduce various international strategies, and c) present the ways to organize, coordinate and control international activities
Assessment Methods and Criteria
valid for whole curriculum period:
Based on assignments and participation.
Workload
valid for whole curriculum period:
Contact teaching
Independent work
DETAILS
Substitutes for Courses
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Prerequisites
valid for whole curriculum period:
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
17 Partnerships for the Goals
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
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Teaching Language : English
Teaching Period : 2022-2023 Autumn I
2022-2023 Spring III
2023-2024 Autumn I
2023-2024 Spring IIIEnrollment :
The course is restricted to 60 students. Students are admitted to the course in the following priority order: 1) Management major students (B.Sc. programme) / Open University students, 2) Other BIZ bachelor's students / exchange students, 3) Other students.