2015/16 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
LUBS5719M International Business Management
15 creditsClass Size: 40
Module manager: Elko Klijn
Email: busekl@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2015/16
Module replaces
LUBS 5718MThis module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
International Business Management is about understanding the internationalization process of firms. This process entails a string of consecutive decisions that organizations (MNEs and SMEs) make in order to expand abroad. The course has a theoretical as well as a practical element that are closely intertwined. During the IBM module a real- life case study will be used. Together with a world-leading institution and its incubator programme a suitable start-up organization is selected that has the interest to expand internationally. This case will be used throughout the module and students will work on the internationalization of this entity. Students will collaborate closely with the board of directors of the start-up firm.Learning outcomes
Knowledge outcomes
Upon completion of this module, students will be able to:
- Identify and apply the core concepts of IB to the internationalization process of firms.
- Interpret the uncertainties of globalization and its effect on the international expansion of organizations.
- Recognize and use entry mode choice theory and location choice theory for the internationalization of a real-life business case.
- Evaluate and choose a governance model for an international subsidiary.
Skills outcomes
Upon completion of this module, students will be able to:
- Formulate coherent international plans in the context of the global economy.
- Design crucial parameters for structuring, managing and controlling foreign subsidiaries.
- Communicate and develop a sound internationalization strategy for an organization.
- Identify international cultural differences between employees and decide on the best management style to use.
Skills outcomes
Upon successful completion of this module students will be able to:
Subject Specific
- Apply the core concepts of international business to real business situations
- Formulate coherent international plans in the context of the contemporary global economy
Syllabus
Indicative content:
- The opportunities and threats of globalizations and firms’ decision to internationalize.
- Alternative methods of foreign market servicing: licensing, exporting and direct foreign investment.
- Foreign market entry strategies - joint ventures, wholly owned subsidiaries, greenfield ventures and merger and acquisition
- Location decisions of MNE and the importance of internal and external isomorphism under different competitive strategies.
- Non-economic market considerations for international firms (i.e., ethics, cultural differences, and reputational consequences).
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Lecture | 10 | 1.50 | 15.00 |
Seminar | 10 | 1.50 | 15.00 |
Private study hours | 120.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 30.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 150.00 |
Private study
Reading and group discussion of cases.Opportunities for Formative Feedback
During the workshopsAfter the workshops
Progress will be monitored by tutorial participations together with two opportunities for formative feedback on written coursework.
Methods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
Presentation | Group presentation of business plan (30 mins) | 30.00 |
Essay | 2,500 word essay | 70.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 04/03/2016
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