International Business Management (3 cr)
Code: TX00EU66-3001
General information
Enrollment
03.05.2021 - 12.08.2021
Timing
16.08.2021 - 20.08.2021
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Virtual portion
3 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
ICT ja tuotantotalous
Campus
Karaportti 2
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 80
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Information Technology
- Tieto- ja viestintätekniikan tutkinto-ohjelma
Teachers
- Tashfeen Ahmad
Groups
-
ICTSUMMERICT Summer School
Objective
At the end of this introductory course, students will be better informed about various business management concepts. This may help them in deciding which side of business they want to investigate more in their future studies (or take on entrepreneurial activities). At the end of this course, students will be able to
- demonstrate an understanding of the main concepts in International Business,
- recognize the main drivers of globalization and describe the changing nature of the global economy.
- identify the political instruments used by governments to influence international trade flows.
- identify criteria for analyzing markets.
- know about the process and research tools.
- summarize the different theories explaining trade flows between nations.
- explain the history, current scope, and future prospects of the world’s most important regional economic agreements.
- examine current trends regarding foreign direct investment in the world economy.
- associate the implications for management practice of national difference in political economy and culture.
Content
This course will sensitize participants towards various introductory topics which fall under Business Management. This sensitization/understanding will help them in finding their space in the business world as the world is getting more and more connected (because of ICTs) and we are becoming more and more global citizens.
Location and time
16.08.2021 - 20.08.2021 (evenings 18:00-21:00)
Materials
Course website: http://tashfeen.pbworks.com
All learning material is available on the course website.
Teaching methods
Teaching methods include:
- Lectures
- Videos
- Discussions
- Case Analysis
International connections
Course teacher is Prof. Tashfeen Ahmad from University of West Indies, Kingston, Jamaica.
Further information
Course website: http://tashfeen.pbworks.com
Please feel free to contact the lecturer via email: mrtashfeen@hotmail.com
Evaluation scale
0-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
- Students’ active attendance (3 classes)
- Students’ active participation in class discussions (3 classes)
- Students’ submission of exercises (3 classes)
Assessment criteria, good (3)
- Students’ active attendance (4 classes)
- Students’ active participation in class discussions (4 classes)
- Students’ submission of exercises (4 classes)
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
- Students’ active attendance (5 classes)
- Students’ active participation in class discussions (5 classes)
- Students’ submission of exercises (5 classes)
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
- Students’ active attendance (3 classes)
- Students’ active participation in class discussions (3 classes)
- Students’ submission of exercises (3 classes)
Assessment methods and criteria
The course assessment is based on
- Active attendance
- Active participation in class discussions
- Submission of assignments
Qualifications
No prerequisites