- Course Code
- MS 3045
- Credit Points
- 15
- Course Coordinator
- Professor M Hughes
Pre-requisites
Course normally available only to year 3.
Overview
This course provides an introduction to the complexities of international business management by examining how the multi-dimensional global environment affects all aspects of management within an international context.
The course provides an introductory, but comprehensive, coverage of the main challenges surrounding the international business process. Topics include: nature of international business; comparative business environments; international strategies; organisational change, cultural diversity and international management.
Structure
1 two-hour lectures per week for 8 weeks; and 8 one-hour tutorial presentations over the duration of the course.
Assessment
1st Attempt: 1 two-hour examination (60%); continuous assessment (20%) consisting of an essay (2,500 words); presentation (20%).
Resit: 1 two-hour written examination (100%).
Formative Assessment
This will take place through tutorial presentation discussions, and through written feedback on the assignment.
Feedback
Feedback is given on the presentation and the essay.
On a less formal basis, through verbal feedback during tutorial discussions, and after tutorial presentations.
Assignments are submitted through MyAberdeen/Turnitin and are available to the external examiner.