Contemporary Issues in International Business

Description

The aim of the course is to explore and develop nuanced understandings of a range of contemporary issues and debates in International Business, and further develop the skills that will enable lifelong learning. To this end, emphasis is placed on ‘problematizing’ current understandings of contemporary issues in international business by placing them in context, identifying relevant knowledge and data, and questioning taken-for-granted assumptions that inform current theory and business practice. Sources of contemporary issues include debates in the academic literature alongside current events in business and society. A focus on contemporary issues means that specific topics covered will vary over time. Indicative issues include: What factors are driving a slowdown in globalization pace and the implications for the strategies of MNEs? How do MNEs manage risks in a multipolar world with higher geopolitical tensions? How do MNEs engage with the UN developmental goals? What can MNEs do to enable the green transition? How can MNEs ensure that ethical considerations are maintained throughout the supply chain? The exploration of these and similar questions will draw on the latest academic literature and case studies of international businesses. Students will be expected to make connections across contemporary issues and revisit prior learning with new understanding. See full course description Examination Information: Contemporary Issues in International Business: Exam ECTS 7,5 Examination form Oral exam based on written product In order to participate in the oral exam, the written product must be handed in before the oral exam; by the set deadline. The grade is based on an overall assessment of the written product and the individual oral performance, see also the rules about examination forms in the programme regulations. Individual or group exam Individual oral exam based on written group product Number of people in the group 2-4 Size of written product Max. 15 pages Assignment type Case based assignment Release of assignment The Assignment is released in Digital Exam (DE) at exam start Duration Written product to be submitted on specified date and time. 20 min. per student, including examiners' discussion of grade, and informing plus explaining the grade Grading scale 7-point grading scale Examiner(s) Internal examiner and second internal examiner Exam period Spring Make-up exam/re-exam Same examination form as the ordinary exam Re-examination when the regular examination is failed is a 20 minutes individual oral exam based upon the same group project with a 2 pages supplement. Make-up examination when ill at the oral exam is a 20 minutes individual oral exam based upon the same group project. Make-up examination when ill during the writing of the project is a 20 minutes individual oral exam based on the new written project to be handed in at a specified time and date.( if you are alone, the max number of pages should be 10) Description of the exam procedure The written part is to be written over 72 hours.: Contemporary Issues in International Business: Exam ECTS 7,5 Examination form Oral exam based on written product In order to participate in the oral exam, the written product must be handed in before the oral exam; by the set deadline. The grade is based on an overall assessment of the written product and the individual oral performance, see also the rules about examination forms in the programme regulations. Individual or group exam Individual oral exam based on written group product Number of people in the group 2-4 Size of written product Max. 15 pages Assignment type Case based assignment Release of assignment The Assignment is released in Digital Exam (DE) at exam start Duration Written product to be submitted on specified date and time. 20 min. per student, including examiners' discussion of grade, and informing plus explaining the grade Grading scale 7-point grading scale Examiner(s) Internal examiner and second internal examiner Exam period Spring Make-up exam/re-exam Same examination form as the ordinary exam Re-examination when the regular examination is failed is a 20 minutes individual oral exam based upon the same group project with a 2 pages supplement. Make-up examination when ill at the oral exam is a 20 minutes individual oral exam based upon the same group project. Make-up examination when ill during the writing of the project is a 20 minutes individual oral exam based on the new written project to be handed in at a specified time and date.( if you are alone, the max number of pages should be 10) Description of the exam procedure The written part is to be written over 72 hours. Contemporary Issues in International Business: Exam ECTS: 7,5 Examination form: Oral exam based on written product In order to participate in the oral exam, the written product must be handed in before the oral exam; by the set deadline. The grade is based on an overall assessment of the written product and the individual oral performance, see also the rules about examination forms in the programme regulations. Individual or group exam: Individual oral exam based on written group product Number of people in the group: 2-4 Size of written product: Max. 15 pages Assignment type: Case based assignment Release of assignment: The Assignment is released in Digital Exam (DE) at exam start Duration: Written product to be submitted on specified date and time. 20 min. per student, including examiners' discussion of grade, and informing plus explaining the grade Grading scale: 7-point grading scale Examiner(s): Internal examiner and second internal examiner Exam period: Spring Make-up exam/re-exam: Same examination form as the ordinary exam Re-examination when the regular examination is failed is a 20 minutes individual oral exam based upon the same group project with a 2 pages supplement. Make-up examination when ill at the oral exam is a 20 minutes individual oral exam based upon the same group project. Make-up examination when ill during the writing of the project is a 20 minutes individual oral exam based on the new written project to be handed in at a specified time and date.( if you are alone, the max number of pages should be 10) Description of the exam procedure The written part is to be written over 72 hours. Course content, structure and pedagogical approach The aim of the course is to explore and develop nuanced understandings of a range of contemporary issues and debates in International Business, and further develop the skills that will enable lifelong learning. To this end, emphasis is placed on ‘problematizing’ current understandings of contemporary issues in international business by placing them in context, identifying relevant knowledge and data, and questioning taken-for-granted assumptions that inform current theory and business practice. Sources of contemporary issues include debates in the academic literature alongside current events in business and society. A focus on contemporary issues means that specific topics covered will vary over time. Indicative issues include: What factors are driving a slowdown in globalization pace and the implications for the strategies of MNEs? How do MNEs manage risks in a multipolar world with higher geopolitical tensions? How do MNEs engage with the UN developmental goals? What can MNEs do to enable the green transition? How can MNEs ensure that ethical considerations are maintained throughout the supply chain? The exploration of these and similar questions will draw on the latest academic literature and case studies of international businesses. Students will be expected to make connections across contemporary issues and revisit prior learning with new understanding.