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Cross-border managementLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: MB00ED83

Credits

5 op

Teaching language

  • English

Objective

You are able to identify and analyze the industry-specific global business environment.
You learn to analyze the basic internationalization processes in business.
You learn how to develop a suitable entry-mode strategy.

Content

What is the industry-specific global business environment?
What are the basic internationalization processes in business?
How to develop a suitable entry-mode strategy?

Enrollment

08.04.2024 - 21.04.2024

Timing

01.09.2024 - 31.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Liiketalouden koulutusyksikkö, Kouvola (vanhettu)

Campus

Kouvola Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Master's Degree Programme in International Business Management
Teachers
  • Harri Tuomola
Teacher in charge

Harri Tuomola

Groups
  • MBKV24KY
    International business management, master studies

Objective

You are able to identify and analyze the industry-specific global business environment.
You learn to analyze the basic internationalization processes in business.
You learn how to develop a suitable entry-mode strategy.

Content

What is the industry-specific global business environment?
What are the basic internationalization processes in business?
How to develop a suitable entry-mode strategy?

Opiskelumateriaali

(1) Ghemawat, P., 2018. Redefining Global Strategy: Crossing Borders in a World Where Differences Still Matter. Revised Second ed. Boston: Harvard Business Review Press.
(2) Hollensen, S., 2011. Global Marketing. Fifth Edition. Harlow: Pearson Education Limited.
(3) Welch, L.S., Benito, G.R. & Petersen, B., 2007. Foreign Operation Modes: Theory, Analysis, Strategy. Cheltenham: Edward Elgar Publishing.

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

The lessons will be conducted face to face in the Kouvola campus according to the schedule provided. Please discuss with the instructor beforehand to justify alternate arrangements.

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

You have to select a case company, preferably the one where you work currently, to complete your course project. Based on the selection, you have to discuss their relevant internationalization strategies.

Tentit ja muut määräajat

The maximum number of points for the course is 100, broken down as follows:

Group/Individual course project (40%)
Reflection tasks for three sessions according to given instructions (3 X 20 =60%)
To pass the course, you must:

Complete each item of assessment listed above;
Attain at least half of the available points for each item of assessment listed above.
No exceptions will be made to these minimum requirements.

Toteutuksen osien kuvaus

After the course is over, participants should be able to:
Analyze the industry specific global business environment
Identify antecedents of foreign investment decisions
Recognize internationalization process models
Select foreign entry operation modes specific to a particular environment
Plan appropriate organizational structure for multinational management
Design and implement global functional strategies

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

1-5 (5 being the best)

Enrollment

06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023

Timing

04.09.2023 - 31.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

2 op

RDI portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

60 % Contact teaching, 40 % Distance learning

Unit

Department of Business

Campus

Kouvola Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Master's Degree Programme in International Business Management
Teachers
  • Jagat Kunwar
Teacher in charge

Jagat Kunwar

Groups
  • MBKV23KY
    International business management, master studies

Objective

You are able to identify and analyze the industry-specific global business environment.
You learn to analyze the basic internationalization processes in business.
You learn how to develop a suitable entry-mode strategy.

Content

What is the industry-specific global business environment?
What are the basic internationalization processes in business?
How to develop a suitable entry-mode strategy?

Opiskelumateriaali

(1) Ghemawat, P., 2018. Redefining Global Strategy: Crossing Borders in a World Where Differences Still Matter. Revised Second ed. Boston: Harvard Business Review Press.
(2) Hollensen, S., 2011. Global Marketing. Fifth Edition. Harlow: Pearson Education Limited.
(3) Welch, L.S., Benito, G.R. & Petersen, B., 2007. Foreign Operation Modes: Theory, Analysis, Strategy. Cheltenham: Edward Elgar Publishing.

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

The lessons will be conducted face to face in the Kouvola campus according to the schedule provided. Please discuss with the instructor beforehand to justify alternate arrangements.

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

You have to select a case company, preferably the one where you work currently, to complete your course project. Based on the selection, you have to discuss their relevant internationalization strategies.

Tentit ja muut määräajat

The maximum number of points for the course is 100, broken down as follows:

Group/Individual course project (40%)
Reflection tasks for three sessions according to given instructions (3 X 20 =60%)
To pass the course, you must:

Complete each item of assessment listed above;
Attain at least half of the available points for each item of assessment listed above.
No exceptions will be made to these minimum requirements.

Toteutuksen osien kuvaus

After the course is over, participants should be able to:
Analyze the industry specific global business environment
Identify antecedents of foreign investment decisions
Recognize internationalization process models
Select foreign entry operation modes specific to a particular environment
Plan appropriate organizational structure for multinational management
Design and implement global functional strategies

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

1-5 (5 being the best)

Enrollment

06.04.2022 - 22.04.2022

Timing

02.09.2022 - 31.12.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

3 op

RDI portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

40 % Contact teaching, 60 % Distance learning

Unit

Department of Business

Campus

Kouvola Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Master's Degree Programme in International Business Management
Teachers
  • Jagat Kunwar
Teacher in charge

Jagat Kunwar

Groups
  • MBKV22KY
    International business management, master studies

Objective

You are able to identify and analyze the industry-specific global business environment.
You learn to analyze the basic internationalization processes in business.
You learn how to develop a suitable entry-mode strategy.

Content

What is the industry-specific global business environment?
What are the basic internationalization processes in business?
How to develop a suitable entry-mode strategy?

Opiskelumateriaali

There are no additional readings assigned for the course. The bare minimum is the information provided in Learn. Interested participants are encouraged to refer to cited sources for enhancing their own understanding.

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

After the course is over, participants should be able to:

Analyze the industry specific global business environment
Identify antecedents of foreign investment decisions
Recognize internationalization process models
Select foreign entry operation modes specific to a particular environment
Plan appropriate organizational structure for multinational management
Design and implement global functional strategies

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

Students have to create an internationalization strategy for the chosen organization consisting of a target market, business environment, value proposition and entry mode selection.

Tentit ja muut määräajat

The maximum number of points for the course is 100, broken down as follows:

Group/Individual course project (70 points)
Individual tasks (30 points)

To pass the course, you must:

Complete each item of assessment listed above;
Attain at least half of the available points for each item of assessment listed above.
No exceptions will be made to these minimum requirements.

Opiskelijan työmäärä

The maximum number of points for the course is 100, broken down as follows:

Group/Individual course project (70 points)
Individual tasks (30 points)

To pass the course, you must:

Complete each item of assessment listed above;
Attain at least half of the available points for each item of assessment listed above.
No exceptions will be made to these minimum requirements.

Further information

The course consists of F2F meetings. Only some sessions can be implemented virtually.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The maximum number of points for the course is 100, broken down as follows:

Group/Individual course project (70 points)
Individual tasks (30 points)

To pass the course, you must:

Complete each item of assessment listed above;
Attain at least half of the available points for each item of assessment listed above.
No exceptions will be made to these minimum requirements.