BA5121 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
| Course Code: | 3125121 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 8.0 |
| Department: | Business Administration |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Graduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Res.Dr. HATİCE GONCA BULUR |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
Over the past few decades, more companies have expanded beyond national borders than ever before. This course adopts both macro and micro perspectives for understanding international business. It uses a macro lens to introduce students to fundamental concepts of international business and general environmental level of doing business internationally. It also deals with the micro- or firm-level issues, such as market entry strategies and organizational processes. The role of social, political, legal, and economic environments in international business is discussed throughout the course.
Course Content
The objective of the course is to introduce the Business Administration students to the main aspects of the international economy that one typically faces when conducting business at the international level. Specifically, the course aims at introducing the students to a manager s perspective in the field of international investment and international trade.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:
Course Specific Skills:
1. Understand why and how companies internationalize.
2. Describe the various strategies that international companies use to achieve their goals.
3. Explain how international companies carry out their activities.
Discipline Specific Skills:
4. Understand the significant developments in the context of contemporary economic globalization.
5. Apply conceptual knowledge to analyses of international cases.
Personal and Key Skills:
6. Understand the relevance of international business concepts and developments to their future careers.
7. Cultivate reflective (critical) thinking skills.
8. Improve teamwork skills through in- and out-of-class activities.