Study Guide

Objective

The student can:
- describethe basic principles of international business from the point of view of an internationalizing enterprise

- describe an enterprise’s internationalization opportunities, Incoterms, payment methods and risks

- work together with others in multiprofessional teams and different cultures

- describe the content and significance of trade and selling in certain specific countries

Content

Alternatives of Internationalisation
International Transportation and Incoterms
Financing and Payment Transactions in Foreign Trade
Information Sources in Foreign Trade.
Cultures

Location and time

Week 35 - 48

Materials

Cavusgil, S.T., Knight, G., & Riesenberger, J.R. International Business - The New Realities. Pearsons, 2nd Edition, 2012.

Teaching methods

The learning methods comprice of lectures, teamwork, and group presentations.

Exam schedules

Will be announced later!

International connections

Constructivism and critical thinking

Completion alternatives

None at the moment.

Student workload

Assignments or any related work will be available on Optima platform.

Content scheduling

After taking this course, the student can:
- describe the basic principles of international business from the point of view of an internationalizing enterprise
- describe an enterprise’s internationalization opportunities, Incoterms, payment methods and risks
- work together with others in multiprofessional teams and different cultures
- describe the content and significance of trade and selling in certain specific countries

Further information

Will be announced on the first meeting.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

General familiarity with Basic concepts.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Failed
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
- 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)

Satisfactory/Very Good
- Research, thinking, and communication are satisfactory and very good
- Understanding of theory and applicability but work could be stronger
- Demonstrate general understanding of theory and application in real life context

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent:
- Mastery of theory and penetrating insights in real-life context;
- Outstanding research, thinking, and communication