The effect of exporting, licensing and investing strategies on the accomplishment of companies' international objectives.
The impact of multinational corporate behaviour on national economies.
An analysis of international environmental influences on business - e.g. currency risks, political risk analysis

An assignment of no more than 2000 words (Tests All Learning Outcomes)

The learning strategy for the module requires students to commit 150 learning hours (including assessment) of this there will be 36 hours of class support and 114 hours of independent and self directed study, (24 hours of formal lectures/large group activities, 12 hours of tutorials). Learning support material will be provided for the module.

The module content will be presented using a mixture of staff delivery of material, directed reading and short group problem-solving activities in class.

Wall, S. & Rees, B. (2004). Introduction to International Business. Pearson Education
Rugman, Alan, M K Collinson, Simon : International Business, Prectice Hall, 2006

Have studied a Level 1 Introductory Economics or Business Environment module or equivalent.

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