MBA7065 - International Business

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
Examine the global competitive environment and its impact on the formulation of international strategic and operational alternatives for different types of organisations.
Analyse and critically evaluate the diverse strategic approaches adopted by multinational corporations in the international business context.
Evaluate the ethical and social responsibility implications of international business practices and assess the influence of these considerations on organisational strategy and decision-making processes.

Content:

The module will cover a range of topics essential for students to understand the complexities of conducting business across borders. It will start by introducing students to the environmental factors that impact on international business operations. Students will then learn about various forms of international market entry strategies and the impact of environmental factors on international business decisions. The module will also cover global trade and investment, the role of multinational corporations and the ethical and social responsibility implications of international business practices. Throughout the module, students will develop critical thinking and analytical skills as they apply theoretical and practical knowledge to real-world challenges in the field of international business.

This module will contribute to the MBA themes in the following ways:-

- Radical Resilience – students will gain an understanding of the complexities relating to international business management and the ways in which their leadership styles must alter to accommodate these complexities.
- Creative Connectivity – due to the nature of the content of this module, students will learn the importance and benefits of global connectivity.
- Dynamic Discovery – students will have multiple opportunities to investigate different forms of organisational structures, management styles and theories throughout the module.

Learning and Teaching Information:

This module will comprise a 21-hour teaching block delivered over three consecutive teaching days of whole-group interactive workshops. Throughout the teaching block, students will be presented with examples of contemporary organisational practice and theory followed by a thematically linked Masterclass, 1:1 assignment surgeries and networking opportunities.

In order to ensure a differential learning experience, whilst creating a varied, dynamic and informative teaching environment for all, the workshop approach will be research-informed, using a mixture of delivery methods (utilising a wide variety of visual/audio media). The business world examples used will be contemporary, authentic and relevant, demonstrating clear links to the topic under discussion. To consolidate the learning, the classroom-based activities will be realistic, useful and contributing to students’ career-readiness/progression.

We will continue to revise our teaching strategies in line with alterations to the sector’s recommendations for career attributes, the recommendations of the QAA Subject Benchmark Statements and all affiliated PSRB standards.

Workshops
Hours: 21
Intended Group Size: Cohort

Non-teaching contact hours (e.g. Masterclasses, 1:1 support, networking events etc)
Hours: 13
Intended Group Size: Cohort

Guided independent study
Hours: 116

Further details relating to assessment
Formative assessment and feed-forward methods will be employed throughout this module at various points in the semester. Formative forms of assessment will include (but not exclusively): class-based activities, opportunities for draft pieces of work to be submitted for comments and feedback, drop-in sessions with the module tutor and peer-assessed (non-credit bearing) group presentations.

Students will produce an individual consultancy report assessing the internationalisation strategy of a chosen company, exploring the potential opportunities and challenges of expanding into a new market.

Further specific details of the assessment will be available in the Module Handbook and in additional in-class support.

Assessment:

001 Consultancy report; 2,500 words; term 2 100%

Fact File

Module Coordinator - Tahir Islam
Level - 7
Credit Value - 15
Pre-Requisites - NONE
Semester(s) Offered - 7MB52

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