International Business, 6 CR

Content

• Key concepts of international business theory and practice.
• Key actors of international business and principles of their operations.
• Major elements of political, legal, economic environments, related risks.
• Cultural dimensions and risks in the light of international business communication and relationship-building.
• Essentials of business ethics in the international context.
• Essentials of international trade, FDI and regional economic integration.
• Key features of emerging markets’ business environment and local actors.

Objectives

Student will be able to

• Define the main concepts of international business
• Understand the complexity and dynamic nature of international business
• Develop an overview about main actors, economic and political forces of international business
• Understand the underlying rationales of the impact of international environment on business activities
• Identify and classify the major risks and opportunities of global marketplace.

Study methods

Independent study online and an online exam (on Moodle), total of 162 h.