Course - International Business Strategy - AI521716
International Business Strategy
About
About the course
Course content
The aim of the course is to provide theoretical and practical insight into formulating and implementing strategy for international and global operations. In addition, selected themes from the present international business discourse will be given attention. Having completed the course, the student will develop an understanding of the challenges involved in formulating and implementing corporate strategy, especially those entailing companies’ activities across national borders. In relation to these issues, we will draw on several theoretical disciplines within the field of management, strategy, and organizations.
Learning outcome
By the end of the course, you will be able to,
- Analyse problems and issues within international and global business strategy, e.g., foreign market analysis, choice of entry modes, headquarter and subsidiary level strategies, global organizational structures, global innovation, and CSR.
- Advise a multinational firm on choosing an appropriate entry mode for internationalization.
- Create strategic plans for a multinational company.
- Apply theory to solve complex international business challenges.
- Identify managerial challenges confronting multinational companies.
- Participate in multicultural teams and deal with unstructured problems.
Learning methods and activities
The course allows you to be an active participant. We use some lectures to discuss key concepts and models, while others will be workshops to give you the opportunity to explore and discuss problems and issues.
You will also have opportunities to apply your learning through groupwork, essays and quizzes. We also invite guest lecturers to come and talk about their current projects.
Further on evaluation
Students are evaluated through a project assignment that counts 40% of the total grade and a three-hour school exam that counts 60%. The project assignment should be solved in groups by 2-3 students. Both project assignment and exam must be passed in order to be given a grade.
Students are entitled to re-sit only the part of the examination in which they have had legitimate reasons for an absence or have failed. A re-sit examination will take place only during the designated period for re-sit examinations. Later exam will require that both exam elements must be repeated.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Economics and Business Administration (ØAMSC)
Financial Economics (MFINØK)
International Business and Marketing (860MIB)
NTNU School of Entrepreneurship (MIENTRE)
Required previous knowledge
As for the study programme.
Course materials
A selection of acknowledged articles derived from the fields of International Business and Strategic Management.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| AL511612 | 7.5 sp | Spring 2018 |
Subject areas
- Economics and Administration
Contact information
Course coordinator
Lecturers
Department with academic responsibility
Examination
Examination
Ordinary examination - Autumn 2025
School exam
The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.
Assignment
Submission 2025-10-10 Time Release 12:00
Submission 12:00 Exam system Inspera Assessment