Introduction to International BusinessLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: 3011592
Credits
5 op
Objective
The student is able to
- distinguish between the competitive requirements in international business vs. domestic business
- define different business models in international business
- describe various business strategies when entering and operating in international business
- understand the requirements for marketing in the international business environment
- acquire the needed information for doing business in the EU.
Enrollment
02.07.2024 - 30.08.2024
Timing
09.09.2024 - 09.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Engineering and Business
Campus
Salo IoT Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Business
Teachers
- Kosar Mahmoodi
- Otieno Mbare
- Rita Rauvola
Groups
-
MLIISK23
Objective
The student is able to
- distinguish between the competitive requirements in international business vs. domestic business
- define different business models in international business
- describe various business strategies when entering and operating in international business
- understand the requirements for marketing in the international business environment
- acquire the needed information for doing business in the EU.
Materials
1. John Daniels, Lee Radebaugh, and Daniel Sullivan. International Business: Environments and Operations, 13/e. Copywrite @ 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice Hall
2. Griffin - Pustay. International Business, Sixth Edition. Prentice Hall
3. Alan M. Rugman & Simon Collinson. International Business. @ Pearson Education Limited 2009,. Prentice Hall
Teaching methods
A combination of lectures, case discussions, team work, and presentations
Exam schedules
No exam
International connections
Experiential learning, inquiry-based, case studies, collaborative, reflective, constructivism, and integrative
Student workload
135 hrs
• First group assignments (30h)
• Second group assignments (30)
• studying the recommended literatures (42h)
• final group project work (33h)
Content scheduling
Global business has been growing rapidly due to technological expansion, liberalization of governmental policies on international trade and resource movements, more democratic governance, development of institutions needed to support and facilitate international transactions, and increased global competition. Having a global mindset is considered an asset in order to meet the needs of clients that are moving to foreign markets; and order to achieve this global fit, international knowledge is a requirement.
- after taking this course the students will gain competence in reviewing and analyzing international business cases
- gain greater skills dealing with real-life cases and gain immense understanding of international business operations and management
Further information
For more information contact:
Email: Otieno.Mbare@turkuamk.fi
Tel. +358 40 355 0175
Room (??)
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment methods and criteria
The grading system is between 1 - 5 where:
1 = Mediocre, 2 = Satisfactory, 3 = Good, 4 = Very good, 5 = Excellent
Active participation in lessons 20%
1 individual assignment 10%
3 group assignments 35%
Final group assignment 35%
Assessment criteria, fail (0)
- Quantity: the work is not completed and or;
- Quality: the minimum content requirements are not met
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
The student recalls and understands the topics covered in the course (facts and concepts) but does not yet apply them extensively. The student follows instructions but does not generate independent solutions. The submitted assignments match the level generated by AI, and there is no presentation of personal reflection or insights. Text citations are missing, and content generated by AI or copied from elsewhere is presented as one's own writing.
Group report do present results but there is lack factual foundation, it is superficial and not well argued for. Structure, style and content of returned report is moderate.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4)
Good understanding of key International business theories, and able to demonstrate how to apply theoretical knowledge into the case studies/assignments. The student demonstrates good ability to gather and interpret relevant data to inform judgments that include reflection about what is asked for the assignments. The student is able to communicate his/her ideas to others. Important parts of the text are clear and well written.
Group report include results which are well presented, are based on facts and are well argued for. Work shows critical thinking and source materials are well used. Good structure, style, and content of returned report.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Excellent understanding of key International business theories, and able to demonstrate, apply theoretical knowledge into practice with valuable findings. The student ability to gather and interpret relevant data is consistent throughout the course duration. The student is able to communicate clearly his/her ideas to others in a professional way. Most of the text is clear and well written.
The student can apply and evaluate the topics of the course as well as their learning. The student's submitted assignment demonstrate their ability to generate their own solutions or insights into the task. The student performs well both independently and in a group, and they can utilize and apply field-specific knowledge in their studies.
Report is high quality content wise. Report contains all the given topics, fact based argumentation and adequate critique of the results presented. Results have a direct link to the theoretical content presented in the course literature and materials. Excellent structure, style, and content of returned report.
Enrollment
01.12.2023 - 21.01.2024
Timing
01.01.2024 - 16.06.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Engineering and Business
Campus
Lemminkäisenkatu
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 65
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Business
Teachers
- Kosar Mahmoodi
Groups
-
MLIITS22Liiketalouden monimuotokoulutus, syksy 2022
Objective
The student is able to
- distinguish between the competitive requirements in international business vs. domestic business
- define different business models in international business
- describe various business strategies when entering and operating in international business
- understand the requirements for marketing in the international business environment
- acquire the needed information for doing business in the EU.
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
01.06.2023 - 27.08.2023
Timing
11.09.2023 - 31.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Entrepreneurship and Sales
Campus
Salo IoT Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
10 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Business
Teachers
- Otieno Mbare
Scheduling groups
- Avoimen AMK:n kiintiöpaikat. Ilmoittaudu ilman tätä pienryhmää (Size: 5. Open UAS: 5.)
Groups
-
MLIISK22
Small groups
- Open UAS quota. Please enroll without selecting this group
Objective
The student is able to
- distinguish between the competitive requirements in international business vs. domestic business
- define different business models in international business
- describe various business strategies when entering and operating in international business
- understand the requirements for marketing in the international business environment
- acquire the needed information for doing business in the EU.
Materials
1. John Daniels, Lee Radebaugh, and Daniel Sullivan. International Business: Environments and Operations, 13/e. Copywrite @ 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice Hall
2. Griffin - Pustay. International Business, Sixth Edition. Prentice Hall
3. Alan M. Rugman & Simon Collinson. International Business. @ Pearson Education Limited 2009,. Prentice Hall
Teaching methods
A combination of lectures, case discussions, team work, and presentations
International connections
Experiential learning, inquiry-based, case studies, collaborative, reflective, constructivism, and integrative
Student workload
135 hrs
• First group assignments (30h)
• Second group assignments (30)
• studying the recommended literatures (42h)
• final group project work (33h
Content scheduling
en
Global business has been growing rapidly due to technological expansion, liberalization of governmental policies on international trade and resource movements, more democratic governance, development of institutions needed to support and facilitate international transactions, and increased global competition. Having a global mindset is considered an asset in order to meet the needs of clients that are moving to foreign markets; and order to achieve this global fit, international knowledge is a requirement.
- after taking this course the students will gain competence in reviewing and analyzing international business cases
- gain greater skills dealing with real-life cases and gain immense understanding of international business operations and management
Further information
For more information contact:
Email: Otieno.Mbare@turkuamk.fi
Tel. +358 40 355 0175
Room (??)
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment methods and criteria
The grading system is between 1 - 5 where:
1 = Mediocre, 2 = Satisfactory, 3 = Good, 4 = Very good, 5 = Excellent
Active participation, 20%
1 individual assignment 10%
1 group assignments, 30%
Final group assignment, 50%
Assessment criteria, fail (0)
Quantity: the work is not completed and or;
- Quality: the minimum content requirements are not met
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
Acceptable, but below average / Satisfactory:
- Research, thinking and communication are hardly acceptable
- Appear to grasp theory and have made a start in showing its applicability
Assessment criteria, good (3-4)
Good understanding of key International business theories, and able to demonstrate how to apply theoretical knowledge into the case studies/assignments. The student demonstrates good ability to gather and interpret relevant data to inform judgments that include reflection about what is asked for the assignments. The student is able to communicate his/her ideas to others. Important parts of the text are clear and well written.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Excellent understanding of key International business theories, and able to demonstrate, apply theoretical knowledge into practice with valuable findings. The student ability to gather and interpret relevant data is consistent throughout the course duration. The student is able to communicate clearly his/her ideas to others in a professional way. Most of the text is clear and well written.
Enrollment
02.12.2022 - 08.01.2023
Timing
13.01.2023 - 30.04.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Engineering and Business
Campus
Kupittaa Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Business
Teachers
- Otieno Mbare
Groups
-
MKITIS21
Objective
The student is able to
- distinguish between the competitive requirements in international business vs. domestic business
- define different business models in international business
- describe various business strategies when entering and operating in international business
- understand the requirements for marketing in the international business environment
- acquire the needed information for doing business in the EU.
Materials
1. John Daniels, Lee Radebaugh, and Daniel Sullivan. International Business: Environments and Operations, 13/e. Copywrite @ 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice Hall
2. Griffin - Pustay. International Business, Sixth Edition. Prentice Hall
3. Alan M. Rugman & Simon Collinson. International Business. @ Pearson Education Limited 2009,. Prentice Hall
Teaching methods
A combination of lectures, case discussions, team work, and presentations
Exam schedules
To be announced later
International connections
Experiential learning, inquiry-based, case studies, collaborative, reflective, constructivism, and integrative
Student workload
135 hrs
• First group assignments (30h)
• Second group assignments (30)
• studying the recommended literatures (42h)
• final group project work (33h)
Content scheduling
Global business has been growing rapidly due to technological expansion, liberalization of governmental policies on international trade and resource movements, more democratic governance, development of institutions needed to support and facilitate international transactions, and increased global competition. Having a global mindset is considered an asset in order to meet the needs of clients that are moving to foreign markets; and order to achieve this global fit, international knowledge is a requirement.
- after taking this course the students will gain competence in reviewing and analyzing international business cases
- gain greater skills dealing with real-life cases and gain immense understanding of international business operations and management
Further information
For more information contact:
Email: Otieno.Mbare@turkuamk.fi
Tel. +358 40 355 0175
Room (??)
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment methods and criteria
The grading system is between 1 - 5 where:
1 = Mediocre, 2 = Satisfactory, 3 = Good, 4 = Very good, 5 = Excellent
Active participation, 20%
1 individual assignment 10%
1 group assignments, 30%
Final group assignment, 50%
Assessment criteria, fail (0)
- Quantity: the work is not completed and or;
- Quality: the minimum content requirements are not met
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
Acceptable, but below average / Satisfactory:
- Research, thinking and communication are hardly acceptable
- Appear to grasp theory and have made a start in showing its applicability
Assessment criteria, good (3-4)
Good understanding of key International business theories, and able to demonstrate how to apply theoretical knowledge into the case studies/assignments. The student demonstrates good ability to gather and interpret relevant data to inform judgments that include reflection about what is asked for the assignments. The student is able to communicate his/her ideas to others. Important parts of the text are clear and well written.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Excellent understanding of key International business theories, and able to demonstrate, apply theoretical knowledge into practice with valuable findings. The student ability to gather and interpret relevant data is consistent throughout the course duration. The student is able to communicate clearly his/her ideas to others in a professional way. Most of the text is clear and well written.
Enrollment
02.12.2022 - 13.01.2023
Timing
01.01.2023 - 31.07.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Engineering and Business
Campus
Kupittaa Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 60
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Business
Teachers
- Kosar Mahmoodi
Groups
-
MLIITS21
Objective
The student is able to
- distinguish between the competitive requirements in international business vs. domestic business
- define different business models in international business
- describe various business strategies when entering and operating in international business
- understand the requirements for marketing in the international business environment
- acquire the needed information for doing business in the EU.
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
01.06.2022 - 31.08.2022
Timing
05.09.2022 - 08.12.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Engineering and Business
Campus
Salo IoT Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Business
Teachers
- Otieno Mbare
Groups
-
MLIISK21
Objective
The student is able to
- distinguish between the competitive requirements in international business vs. domestic business
- define different business models in international business
- describe various business strategies when entering and operating in international business
- understand the requirements for marketing in the international business environment
- acquire the needed information for doing business in the EU.
Materials
1. John Daniels, Lee Radebaugh, and Daniel Sullivan. International Business: Environments and Operations, 13/e. Copywrite @ 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice Hall
2. Griffin - Pustay. International Business, Sixth Edition. Prentice Hall
3. Alan M. Rugman & Simon Collinson. International Business. @ Pearson Education Limited 2009,. Prentice Hall
Teaching methods
A combination of lectures, case discussions, team work, and presentations
Exam schedules
To be announced later
International connections
Experiential learning, inquiry-based, case studies, collaborative, reflective, constructivism, and integrative
Student workload
135 hrs
• First group assignments (30h)
• Second group assignments (30)
• studying the recommended literatures (42h)
• final group project work (33h)
Content scheduling
Global business has been growing rapidly due to technological expansion, liberalization of governmental policies on international trade and resource movements, more democratic governance, development of institutions needed to support and facilitate international transactions, and increased global competition. Having a global mindset is considered an asset in order to meet the needs of clients that are moving to foreign markets; and order to achieve this global fit, international knowledge is a requirement.
- after taking this course the students will gain competence in reviewing and analyzing international business cases
- gain greater skills dealing with real-life cases and gain immense understanding of international business operations and management
Further information
For more information contact:
Email: Otieno.Mbare@turkuamk.fi
Tel. +358 40 355 0175
Room (??)
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment methods and criteria
The grading system is between 1 - 5 where:
1 = Mediocre, 2 = Satisfactory, 3 = Good, 4 = Very good, 5 = Excellent
Active participation, 20%
1 individual assignment 10%
1 group assignments, 30%
Final group assignment, 50%
Assessment criteria, fail (0)
- Quantity: the work is not completed and or;
- Quality: the minimum content requirements are not met
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
Acceptable, but below average / Satisfactory:
- Research, thinking and communication are hardly acceptable
- Appear to grasp theory and have made a start in showing its applicability
Grade criteria - good (3-4)
Assessment criteria, good (3-4)
Good understanding of key International business theories, and able to demonstrate how to apply theoretical knowledge into the case studies/assignments. The student demonstrates good ability to gather and interpret relevant data to inform judgments that include reflection about what is asked for the assignments. The student is able to communicate his/her ideas to others. Important parts of the text are clear and well written.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Excellent understanding of key International business theories, and able to demonstrate, apply theoretical knowledge into practice with valuable findings. The student ability to gather and interpret relevant data is consistent throughout the course duration. The student is able to communicate clearly his/her ideas to others in a professional way. Most of the text is clear and well written.
Enrollment
01.12.2021 - 16.01.2022
Timing
01.01.2022 - 31.07.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Engineering and Business
Campus
Kupittaa Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 60
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Business
Teachers
- Kosar Mahmoodi
Groups
-
MLIITS20
Objective
The student is able to
- distinguish between the competitive requirements in international business vs. domestic business
- define different business models in international business
- describe various business strategies when entering and operating in international business
- understand the requirements for marketing in the international business environment
- acquire the needed information for doing business in the EU.
Evaluation scale
H-5