BMGT20140

Learning Outcomes:

On completing this module you will be expected to be able to:

1. Understand and apply the theories and tools discussed in this module to explain how and why the business environments of the world’s countries differ and influence one another;
2. Identify the practical challenges and opportunities resulting from these differences and interdependencies for businesses;
3. Identify, analyse and communicate efficiently the main contextual and managerial issues involved in the practical implementation of an international business decision;
4. Draw upon insights from practitioner-oriented readings in the area of international business.
5. Generate critical analysis based on the outcome of gen AI.

Indicative Module Content:

Topics: (Sequences may be adjusted)
*Introduction and module overview
*Globalization and de-globalization
*The macro environment 1: Political, economic, and legal environments
*The macro environment 2: Ethics and cultural environment
*The macro environment 3: Financial environments and monetary management
*Understanding emerging market
*Basic theories about international trade and investment
*Strategy and opportunity assessment
*International expansion 1: Exporting and sourcing; Licensing and franchising
*International expansion 2: FDI and collaborative ventures; International HR management
*International expansion 3: Marketing in the global firm, International finance and accounting
*Guest talk: Africa and Global Business

Student Effort Hours:

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:

1. This module adopts mini-case-based teaching. It requires preparation before class, in-class participation, and after-class review.
2. Students are required to read the weekly materials before class. The lecture will briefly review the main ideas and strengthen the understanding. Starting in the second week, there will be a weekly quiz to check the students' preparation and in-class attendance.
3. From the third to the eleventh week, we will analyze 15 mini-cases that cover each topic one by one. The lecture will showcase the first two mini-cases. Each group will submit its case analysis for its chosen topic.
4. It is noteworthy that students will deliver their group work at different weeks according to their chosen topics. Case analysis needs to be submitted on Thursday at noon time, no matter if groups are in Thursday or Friday classes.
5. The group(s) are required to show up for their case analysis in class and answer questions from the lecturer and other students. The presence of the in-class analysis is a part of the assessment. Usually two cases each week, roughly 25 minutes for each case.
6. Students who do not need to deliver group work should also prepare for class. They should take notes from other groups' analyses and ask questions, if any.
7. This module also requires students to use Gen AI to generate initial answers for their group work and final assignments and conduct critical analysis based on those answers.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.

Module Requisites and Incompatibles

Incompatibles:
BMGT10160 - Global Marketplace, BMGT30060 - International Business


 

Assessment Strategy

 

Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Online automated feedback
• Peer review activities
• Self-assessment activities

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Feedback during the semester: 1. As groups discuss their cases week by week, students will have opportunities to see how different groups address the same cases and questions. All students are welcome to ask and answer questions to enhance in-class learning if time permits. The purpose is to extend perspectives across various disciplines. 2. For unaddressed questions in class, students may ask the lecturer immediately after the class or before the next class if time permitting, or write emails. For common issues, the module coordinator will send the announcement to all classes. 3. Weekly quizzes will be graded automatically immediately. The quiz review will be available from the next Monday so that students can review their answers. 4. Group cases will be feedbacked by lecturers via the system in terms of how to better address questions during the final exam. Grades will be available together with exam grades after the school's approval. 5. There are self-assessment quizzes available every week. They are optional. 6. Weekly office hour is provided for any questions by week 12. Final exam feedback: Students may view their exams online during the arranged period.

1. Cavusgil, S.T., Knight, G., & Riesneberger, R. (2024). International business: The new realities. Pearson, 6th edition.
2. Recent articles from Harvard Buiness Review, Academy of Management Executive, MIT Sloan Management Review, etc. The article list will be updated yearly, and all are avilabe in library.