Globalization of Business

Structure Type: Course
Code: KD27CJMA007
Type: Compulsory
Level: Master
Credits: 5.0 points
Responsible Teacher: Aho, Anne-Maria
Language of Instruction: English

Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester

Curriculum  Semester  Credits  Start of Semester  End of Semester
B303-2014   1 spring   5.0   2015-01-02   2015-07-31  
B303-2016   1 spring   5.0   2017-01-01   2017-07-31  

Learning Outcomes

After the course student can describe the process and main drivers of the globalization. Student knows how to evaluate different markets in different parts of the world. Student can apply learned information in the real life context. Student is capable of describing what kind of challenges companies face in globalization and how to adapt to them.

Student's Workload

Will be announced at the beginning of the course.

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

No prerequisites

Contents

This course deepened insight into globalization of business and on how businesses become and remain international in scope. It covers the philosophy, concepts and principles of managing international enterprises, both large and small. Case studies are used extensively to illustrate the issues faced and approaches used by global companies.

International focus on business philosophy, business management, and differences on how to run different size firms in global markets. Case study is an important part of the business.

Recommended or Required Reading

To be announced.

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

The course includes lectures, reading of the text books, and writing of essays. Also, students are required to take part in workshops and/or projects..

Assessment Criteria

Excellent (5): The student has carried out work to an excellent standard and participated actively and constructively. Student has shown in the course ability to comprehend the concepts of the course and apply the concepts in practical business cases: Student has been able to develop creative solutions in the assignment of the course.
Good (4-3): The student has carried out work very well and participated actively and constructively. Student has shown in the course ability to comprehend the concepts of the course and apply the concepts in practical business cases: Student has been able to develop solutions for the case company in the assignment of the course.
Satisfactory (2-1): The student has participated actively in the course. Student has shown in the course ability to comprehend the basic concepts of the course: Student has been able to use the basic concepts of the course in the case company’s assignment.

Assessment Methods

Participation activity in contact teaching (20%), group assignments (20%), individual assignments (60%).

Further Information

The course will take place at Central Ostrobothnia University of Applied Sciences

Back