MAN-BKV47
International Management
Course infoSchedule
Course moduleMAN-BKV47
Credits (ECTS)6
Category-
Language of instructionEnglish
Offered byRadboud University; Nijmegen School of Management; Bachelor Business Administration;
Lecturer(s)
Lecturer		prof. dr. A.U. Saka-Helmhout
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Examiner		dr. M. Wierenga
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Lecturer		dr. M. Wierenga
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Coordinator		dr. M. Wierenga
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Contactperson for the course		dr. M. Wierenga
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Academic year2022
Period
3  (30/01/2023 to 09/04/2023)
Starting block
3
Course mode
full-time
Remarks-
Registration using OSIRISYes
Course open to students from other facultiesNo
Pre-registrationNo
Waiting listNo
Placement procedure-
Aims
After completing the course International Management the student is able to:
  • explain the drivers of international business activity (K)
  • ground differences in competitive advantage in relevant theoretical frameworks (C, K)
  • assess strategies in different market contexts (P)
  • undertake country analysis and make informed investment decisions in particular institutional settings
Content
In an ever-broadening set of interdependent relationships among countries, the need to recognise the opportunities and restrictions presented by different world markets has gained significance. This course is designed to impart the analytical skills to
  1. understand the challenges and issues related to the management of multinational enterprises (MNEs),
  2. analyse the ways in which MNEs can respond to these challenges on the basis of external opportunities and internal capabilities, and
  3. understand the implications of these responses for performance.
The course is designed with the rationale that you as a manager will be expected to analyse business environments in different countries to attain company success.
 
Level

Presumed foreknowledge
Knowledge of strategic management is desirable.
Test information
Assignment (40%) and written exam (60%). Partial results remain valid for one year.
Specifics

Level
Ba 3 KV PM

Required materials
Literature
There will be two or three required academic articles to read for each lecture. The links to these will be provided on Brightspace.

Instructional modes
Lecture

General
The teaching and learning strategy is designed to introduce theories and tools to assess the opportunities of and challenges to operating as a multinational and formulate evidence-based strategies for international competitiveness. You are expected to undertake regular reading of the topics discussed during each session. The course is composed of 12 lectures, one case analysis session, and two consultation sessions about the international management (IM) project.

Remark
Attendance is not mandatory, but the intensive nature of the course requires regular reading and class participation.

Project
Attendance MandatoryYes

General
The IM project will be carried out in groups of six on a real-life company’s IM concern, specifically which business risks a company would need to factor into its strategy formulation in different countries. The teaching and learning methods will be supported by Brightspace where lecture material and other relevant information on the course will be made available.

Tests
Exam
Test weight60
Test typeDigital exam with CIRRUS
OpportunitiesBlock 3, Block 4

Remark
Take home exam

Project
Test weight40
Test typeProject
OpportunitiesBlock 3, Block 4

Remark
Project result of the previous year can be carried over to next year for those retaking the course.
Take home exam