Course - International Business Strategy - AI521716
International Business Strategy
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About the course
Course content
Globalization has arrived on the doorstep om many industries. This course combines the tools of strategic management with insights from international businesses. We put a lot of emphasis on multinationals from Nordic countries, and we also try to keep in mind the needs of small- and medium-sized firms, which only recently started internationalizing. The course provides a big picture approach and introduces the field of global strategic management. Global strategic analysis deals with the external macro environment, the industry environment, and the internal business environment. Global strategy development covers the internationalization process, international strategic alliances, and subsidiary- and headquarter-level strategy. Global strategy implementation focuses on structures and design of multinational firms, and global management of change. We will also discuss strategic innovation, knowledge management and corporate social responsibility.
Learning outcome
- Be able to analyse problems and issues within global business strategy, e.g., foreign market analysis, choice of entry modes, headquarter and subsidiary level strategies, global organizational structures, global innovation, and CSR
- Be able to advise a multinational firm on choosing an appropriate entry mode for internationalization
- Be able to create strategic plans for a multinational company
- Be able to apply theory to solve complex international business challenges
- Be able identify managerial challenges confronting multinational companies
- Be able participate in multicultural teams and deal with unstructured problems
Learning methods and activities
The course consist of a combination of lectures, casework, discussions and presentations. The course is designed as three-hour lectures, each with one main topic. In each session, a lecture is combined with discussions of the core literature or a case. All required readings should be completed before the actual lecture.
Further on evaluation
Students are evaluated through a project assignment that counts 40% of the total grade and a four-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
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Lecturers
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Examination
Examination
Ordinary examination - Autumn 2024
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.
Group assignment
Submission 2024-11-01 Time Release 12:00
Submission 12:00 Exam system Inspera Assessment
Re-sit examination - Spring 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.