Module Descriptors
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS (TRANSITIONAL)
IBUS60004
Key Facts
Faculty of Business, Education and Law
Level 6
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Andrew Hirst
Email: A.P.Hirst@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 30
Independent Study Hours: 120
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
  • ASSIGNMENT weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Learning Strategies
The learning strategy for the module requires students to commit 150 learning hours (including assessment) of this there will be 30 hours of class support and 120 hours of independent and self directed study. Support will also be given by access to Scheduled Tutor Office Hours to support the module.

6 hours of lectures/large group based activity
12 hours of formal lectures
12 hours of tutor led activity - workshops and case study activity
Module Indicative Content
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
Module Resources
The University library and the recommended text
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Have studied a Level 1 Introductory Economics or Business Environment module or equivalent.
Module Texts
Wall, S. & Rees, B. (2001). Introduction to International Business. Pearson Education ISBN: 0582414555
Module Additional Assessment Details
An assignment of no more than 2500 words (Tests Learning Outcomes 1 and 2)