A range of resources, including, University library and IT facilities, the Internet, journals and databases

Defining patterns of international business
- Evolution of international business
- Classical trade theory
- Contemporary trade theory
- Defining the TRIAD (EU, USA & Japan)
- The importance of FDI (Foreign Direct Investment)

Current patterns of international business within the TRIAD
- MNE's (Multi-National Enterprise) and SME¿s (Small & Medium Enterprise)
- The role of Trade Agreements
- TRIAD dynamics

The impact of emerging economies
- The impact of emerging economies on the TRIAD Globalisation
- How the TRIAD is changing

Details: A 2,000 word assignment which will assess all Learning Outcomes.

Rugman A & Collinson S. International Business 5th Edition (2009). Prentice Hall

Brooks I, Weatherston J & Wilkinson G. The International Business Environment ¿ Challenges & Changes 2nd Edition (2010). Prentice Hall
Dicken P. Global Shift ¿ Managing the Contours of the World Economy 6th Edition (2009). SAGE Publications Ltd
Peng M & Meyer K. International Business (2011). CENGAGE Learning

The learning strategy for this module is based around students committing a total of 150 hours of activities towards achieving the learning outcomes. These will be split between 39 hours of direct contact with a tutor and 111 hours of directed, guided and self-study, together with preparation for and completion of the assessment tasks. Learning support material will be provided for the module.
The module will draw upon a mixture of activities including lectures, web-based activities, case study analysis, relevant videos and in-class discussions, individual and group problem solving and self-directed learning.