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Semester 2
International Business in Emerging Markets (BUST10018)
Subject
Business Studies
College
CAHSS
Credits
20
Normal Year Taken
3
Delivery Session Year
2023/2024
Pre-requisites
Visiting students must have completed at least 4 Business/Management courses at grade B or above. This course cannot be taken alongside BUST08008 International Business: Globalisation and Trade 2A. We will only consider University/College level courses.
Course Summary
The aim of this module is to provide students with an appreciation of the additional complexities and dynamics of doing international business in emerging markets and to critically explore how firms can address the challenges and risks inherent in institutional environments in emerging economies. This course will contribute to mainstreaming international business in the curriculum.
Course Description
The course covers a wide range of materials addressing business environments and strategies relating to emerging/developing economies. Discussing and applying concepts such as entry strategy, offshoring in real cases, and using various analytical tools to advance your understanding and skills of international business in real industry and business. Course outline: Introduction: globalisation and development Theme 1 Understanding international business in the emerging market context. The political economy of international business The dynamism of the emerging economies The theories of international business and the new dimensions. Theme 2 Strategy and Practices in the emerging market context Global production network and outsourcing decisions Emerging market multinationals Internationalisation strategies Theme 3 The current debates in international business Student Learning Experience The course will comprise ten sessions of two hours duration to be held each week in Semester 2. The course will combine lectures and seminars. In addition to the normal requirements of academic study, students will be expected to engage in class discussions and case studies
Assessment Information
Written Exam 70%, Coursework 30%, Practical Exam 0%
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