Course syllabus adopted 2023-02-08 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 37119
- Maximum participants50
- Block schedule
- Open for exchange studentsNo
Credit distribution
Module | Sp1 | Sp2 | Sp3 | Sp4 | Summer | Not Sp | Examination dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0110 Examination 7.5 c Grading: TH | 7.5 c |
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In programmes
- MPBDP - ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND BUSINESS DESIGN, MSC PROGR, Year 1 (elective)
- MPMEI - MANAGEMENT AND ECONOMICS OF INNOVATION, MSC PROGR, Year 1 (elective)
- MPQOM - QUALITY AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT, MSC PROGR, Year 1 (elective)
- MPSCM - SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT, MSC PROGR, Year 1 (compulsory elective)
Examiner
Frida Lind- Professor, Supply and Operations Management, Technology Management and Economics
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 IMA044 Industrial marketing or equivalentAim
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 relatiohshipsContent
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 laterExamination including compulsory elements
Written exam and assignmentThe course examiner may assess individual students in other ways than what is stated above if there are special reasons for doing so, for example if a student has a decision from Chalmers on educational support due to disability.