International Operations (5 cr)
Code: 3090045-3002
General information
- Enrollment
- 17.08.2020 - 30.09.2020
- Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
- 03.09.2020 - 17.12.2020
- Implementation has ended.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 cr
- Local portion
- 5 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Contact learning
- Unit
- Engineering and Business
- Teaching languages
- English
- Seats
- 15 - 55
- Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Business Logistics
Evaluation scale
H-5
Content scheduling
* The significance of internationalisation
* The international environment
* Gathering international market information
* The strategic planning of international operations
* Alternatives for internationalisation
* Export planning
* Implementation and evaluation of international business
Objective
The overall aim of the study unit is to increase the students' awareness of the content and significance of international business. The students learn to understand the concept of planning, implementation and evaluation of international operations.
Content
The significance of internationalisation
The international environment
Gathering international market information
The strategic planning of international operations
Alternatives for internationalisation
Export planning
Implementation and evaluation of international business
Materials
Will be informed when the course begins.
Teaching methods
Lectures, case-learning, group-discussions, assignments during the lectures as well as homework.
Exam schedules
Exam at the end of the course.
The students have two re-exams and those dates will be informed later.
Pedagogic approaches and sustainable development
Lectures, group works and discussions, Potential Company visits and/or visiting lecturers.
Student workload
Team works, individual assignments.
Evaluation methods and criteria
Succesful completion of assignments and written examination. Active participation and assignments returned in time. Grade 0-5.