2015/16 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
LUBS5819M International Business
10 creditsClass Size: 50
Module manager: Elko Klijn
Email: busekl@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2015/16
This module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
This module aims to give students an understanding of the core concepts of international business strategy and an appreciation of the constraints upon it, its uncertainties and the potential for international expansion. This includes examining the internationalising firm and the constraints and opportunities of internationalisation.Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this module students will be able to critically evaluate:
- the core concepts of International Business
- the dynamics and constraints of international business strategy
- the uncertainties and potential for the international expansion of a firm
- strategic issues from tactical decisions in areas such as international transfer pricing, knowledge management, joint ventures and foreign takeovers
Skills outcomes
On successful completion of this module students will:
- 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:
- Modes of operation
- Foreign Direct Investment
- Organisation and competitiveness,
- Knowledge management,
- Transfer pricing,
- International alliances
- Policies of governments and transnational bodies
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Workshop | 3 | 8.00 | 24.00 |
| Private study hours | 76.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 24.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100.00 | ||
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Assignment | 2,500 words | 100.00 |
| 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: 27/11/2015
Browse Other Catalogues
- Undergraduate module catalogue
- Taught Postgraduate module catalogue
- Undergraduate programme catalogue
- Taught Postgraduate programme catalogue
Errors, omissions, failed links etc should be notified to the Catalogue Team.PROD