Course syllabus for International business relationships

Course syllabus adopted 2019-02-21 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).

Overview

  • Swedish nameInternational business relationships
  • CodeTEK360
  • Credits7.5 Credits
  • OwnerMPSCM
  • Education cycleSecond-cycle
  • Main field of studyIndustrial Engineering and Management
  • DepartmentTECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT AND ECONOMICS
  • GradingTH - Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail

Course round 1

  • Teaching language English
  • Application code 37121
  • Maximum participants50
  • Block schedule
  • Open for exchange studentsNo

Credit distribution

0110 Examination 7.5 c
Grading: TH		 7.5 c
  • 02 Jun 2021 pm J
  • 09 Okt 2020 am J
  • 25 Aug 2021 am J

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Eligibility

General entry requirements for Master's level (second cycle)
Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.

Specific entry requirements

English 6 (or by other approved means with the equivalent proficiency level)
Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.

Course specific prerequisites

Course TEK260 or IMA044 or equivalent

Aim

The course aims at providing students with skills and tools necessary to facilitate analysis of international business relationships and their nature, including a firm¿s opportunities and challenges with regard to internationalization processes.

Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)

- Describe and analyse central features of business relationships with a focus on international aspects - Analyse business relationships as parts of global networks - Formulate and evaluate global marketing and supply strategies - Address the abilities and challenges faced by firms when involved in international business relatiohships

Content

The course focuses on international business relationships, and how these relationships create possibilites and challenges for  firms. The firms network position becomes the starting point for addressing the process of internationalization.  Accordingly, in the course internationalization and globalization are addresses along with themes focusing on sourcing internationally, business models in global markets,and cultural aspects of conducting business.

Organisation

The course is based on a combination of lectures, project assignment in groups and seminars. There will be a strong discursive element to each class and students are expected to participate actively.

Literature

To be announced later

Examination including compulsory elements

Written exam and assignment