Internationalisation of a Firm - IBU1LF103 - Opinto-opas

Internationalisation of a Firm, 5 cr - IBU1LF103

Upcoming implementations

Internationalisation of a Firm IBU1LF103-3033 22.05.2023-18.08.2023 5 op (EVENING, ...) +-
Teaching methods and instruction

case company experiences
open space dialogue

Learning material and recommended literature

Material available in Moodle
Books:
Cavusgil, T., Knight G., Riesenberger, J.,International Business : The New Realities. Pearson 2014 or 2017
Optional book Hollensen S., Pearson 2014. Global Marketing. E-publication 2017 also available.
Selected articles in the Moodle

Working life connections

Company examples and exercises are from the work life

Campus

Pasila Campus

Teaching language

English

Timing

22.05.2023 - 18.08.2023

Enrollment

02.01.2023 - 19.05.2023
Groups
- EVENING
- BLENDED
- KESÄ2023
- EXCH
Teachers

Rakhshanda Khan

Seats

15 - 40

Degree Programme

GLOBBA Degree Programme in International Business

Evaluation scale

H-5

Current implementations

Internationalisation of a Firm IBU1LF103-3029 16.01.2023-19.05.2023 5 op (LF3PA, ...) +-
Teaching methods and instruction

case company experiences
open space dialogue

Learning material and recommended literature

Material available in Moodle
Books:
Cavusgil, T., Knight G., Riesenberger, J.,International Business : The New Realities. Pearson 2014 or 2017
Optional book Hollensen S., Pearson 2014. Global Marketing. E-publication 2017 also available.
Selected articles in the Moodle

Working life connections

Company examples and exercises are from the work life

Campus

Pasila Campus

Teaching language

English

Timing

16.01.2023 - 19.05.2023

Enrollment

02.01.2023 - 13.01.2023
Groups
- LF3PA
- CONTACT
Teachers

Rakhshanda Khan

Seats

15 - 40

Degree Programme

GLOBBA Degree Programme in International Business

Evaluation scale

H-5

Past implementations

Internationalisation of a Firm IBU1LF103-3027 22.08.2022-16.12.2022 5 op (CONTACT, ...) +-
Teaching methods and instruction

Cases
Open space dialogue
Contact and distant sessions
Company project (analysing internationalisation processes of chosen firm)
Individual and team assignments

Learning material and recommended literature

Material available in Moodle
Books:
Cavusgil, T., Knight G., Riesenberger, J.,International Business : The New Realities. Pearson 2014 or 2017. Chapters (1,2,3,4,8,11,13,14,15)
Optional book Hollensen S., Pearson 2014. Global Marketing. E-publication 2017 also available.
Selected articles in the Moodle

Working life connections

Examples and cases from corporate world. Guest visitors

Campus

Pasila Campus

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

Exam and re-exam dates are in Moodle

Teaching language

English

Internationality

Multicultural teams
International students
Working together with international companies
English language and material
Foreign background visitors
Global material

Timing

22.08.2022 - 16.12.2022

Learning assignments

Learning assignment 1: Summary about Stuart Hart's article “Beyond Greening: Strategies for a Sustainable World”. Detailed instructions are in Moodle. Learning assignment 2. Report and presentation about a Finnish company's internationalisation process. Learning assignment 3. Theme discussion tasks for the course as homework All assignments are described in detail in Moodle. Exam

Enrollment

13.06.2022 - 19.08.2022

Content scheduling

Mondays at 10:00-13.45 in Classroom. Period 1: 2001; Period 2: 1003
Starting 19. Aug. and finishing 2.Dec.
Groups
- CONTACT
- EXCH
- LF3PB
Teachers

Rakhshanda Khan

Seats

15 - 40

Further information

Midterm Quiz: 15 %
Learning assignment 1: 15 %
Learning assignment 2 (Teamwork): 20 %
Learning tasks : 20%
Final Exam: 20 %
Class participation: 10 %

Degree Programme

GLOBBA Degree Programme in International Business

Evaluation scale

H-5
Internationalisation of a Firm IBU1LF103-3028 22.08.2022-16.12.2022 5 op (LF3PA, ...) +-
Teaching methods and instruction

Cases
Open space dialogue
Contact and distant sessions
Company project (analysing internationalisation processes of chosen firm)
Individual and team assignments

Learning material and recommended literature

Material available in Moodle
Books:
Cavusgil, T., Knight G., Riesenberger, J.,International Business : The New Realities. Pearson 2014 or 2017. Chapters (1,2,3,4,8,11,13,14,15)
Optional book Hollensen S., Pearson 2014. Global Marketing. E-publication 2017 also available.
Selected articles in the Moodle

Working life connections

Examples and cases from corporate world.

Campus

Pasila Campus

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

Exam and re-exam dates are announced in Moodle

Teaching language

English

Internationality

Multicultural teams
International students
Working together with international companies
English language and material
Foreign background visitors
Global material

Timing

22.08.2022 - 16.12.2022

Learning assignments

Learning assignment 1: Summary about Stuart Hart's article “Beyond Greening: Strategies for a Sustainable World”. Detailed instructions are in Moodle. Learning assignment 2. Report and presentation about Finnish company's internationalisation process. Learning assignment 3. Theme discussion tasks for the course as homework All assignments are described in detail in Moodle. Exam

Enrollment

13.06.2022 - 19.08.2022
Groups
- LF3PA
- CONTACT
- EXCH
Teachers

Rakhshanda Khan

Seats

15 - 40

Further information

Midterm Quiz: 20 %
Teamwork: 25 %
Learning tasks: 15 %
Final Exam: 30 %
Class participation: 10 %

Degree Programme

GLOBBA Degree Programme in International Business

Evaluation scale

H-5
Internationalisation of a Firm IBU1LF103-3031 08.08.2022-25.11.2022 5 op (CONTACT, ...) +-
Campus

Mondragon

Teaching language

English

Timing

08.08.2022 - 25.11.2022
Groups
- CONTACT
- GLOB21SMON
Teachers

Timo Rima, Alfredo Esparza, Diego Hernández Campos

Seats

14 - 30

Degree Programme

GLOBBA Degree Programme in International Business

Evaluation scale

H-5
Internationalisation of a Firm IBU1LF103-3030 29.08.2022-28.10.2022 5 op (EVENING, ...) +-
Teaching methods and instruction

Cases
Open space dialogue
Contact and distant sessions
Company project (analysing internationalisation processes of chosen firm)
Individual and team assignments

Learning material and recommended literature

Material available in Moodle
Books:
Cavusgil, T., Knight G., Riesenberger, J.,International Business : The New Realities. Pearson 2014 or 2017. Chapters (1,2,3,4,8,11,13,14,15)
Optional book Hollensen S., Pearson 2014. Global Marketing. E-publication 2017 also available.
Selected articles in the Moodle

Working life connections

Examples and cases from corporate world. Multicultural teams International students Working together with international companies English language and material Foreign background visitors Global material

Campus

Pasila Campus

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

Exam and re-exam dates are in Moodle

Teaching language

English

Internationality

Multicultural teams
International students
Working together with international companies
English language and material
Foreign background visitors
Global material

Timing

29.08.2022 - 28.10.2022

Learning assignments

Midterm Quiz: 15 % Learning assignment 1: 15 % Learning assignment 2 (Teamwork): 20 % Learning tasks : 20% Final Exam: 20 % Class participation: 10 %

Enrollment

13.06.2022 - 26.08.2022

Content scheduling

Tuesdays at 17.40-20.30 in Classroom #3004. Period 1:
Starting 27. Aug. and finishing 8.Oct. 2019
Groups
- EVENING
- BLENDED
- LF3PE
Teachers

Rakhshanda Khan

Seats

15 - 35

Further information

Arviointiasteikko H-5

Degree Programme

GLOBBA Degree Programme in International Business

Evaluation scale

H-5
Internationalisation of a Firm IBU1LF103-3026 17.01.2022-20.05.2022 5 op (LF2EOP, ...) +-
Teaching methods and instruction

case company experiences
open space dialogue
guest visitors

Learning material and recommended literature

Material available in Moodle
Books:
Cavusgil, T., Knight G., Riesenberger, J.,International Business : The New Realities. Pearson 2014 or 2017
Optional book Hollensen S., Pearson 2014. Global Marketing. E-publication 2017 also available.
Selected articles in the Moodle

Working life connections

Company examples and exercises are from the worklife

Campus

Pasila Campus

Teaching language

English

Internationality

International approach

Timing

17.01.2022 - 20.05.2022

Enrollment

03.01.2022 - 14.01.2022
Groups
- LF2EOP
- AVOINAMK
- EVENING
- EXCH
- ONLINE
Teachers

Rakhshanda Khan

Seats

15 - 35

Degree Programme

GLOBBA Degree Programme in International Business

Virtual proportion

5 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5
Internationalisation of a Firm IBU1LF103-3022 17.01.2022-20.05.2022 5 op (LF3PA, ...) +-
Teaching methods and instruction

case company experiences
open space dialogue

Learning material and recommended literature

Material available in Moodle
Books:
Cavusgil, T., Knight G., Riesenberger, J.,International Business : The New Realities. Pearson 2014 or 2017
Optional book Hollensen S., Pearson 2014. Global Marketing. E-publication 2017 also available.
Selected articles in the Moodle

Working life connections

Company examples and exercises are from the work life

Campus

Pasila Campus

Teaching language

English

Timing

17.01.2022 - 20.05.2022

Enrollment

03.01.2022 - 14.01.2022
Groups
- LF3PA
- CONTACT
Teachers

Atte Varsta

Seats

15 - 35

Degree Programme

GLOBBA Degree Programme in International Business

Evaluation scale

H-5
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You identify the reasons why companies internationalise (push and pull factors). You understand the history of internationalisation processes and strategies of firms. You understand why and how multinational companies operate (location, communication, decision-making etc.). You have a holistic picture of SME's and MNC's challenges while selling to global markets. You are able to assess and compare the suitability of the various market entry modes and understand the optional ways to grow in the selected markets. You understand the partner network creation process of a company. You recognize the different strategic options of the company to make a reliable market assessment.

Terminology and definitions
Reasons for companies to internationalise
Prerequisites for successful internationalisation/globalisation
Cultural Environment of International Business
Ethics, Corporate Social Responsibility, Sustainability and Governance in International Business Operations
Internationalisation processes of firms (focus: Finnish firms)
Market entry strategies (export entry modes, FDIs, contractual entry modes, projects)
Organisational participants that make international business happen
Partners, networks and international value chain
International business strategy (global, transnational, multidomestic, international)
Target market screening and selection
Market size assessment

Contact Sessions, team presentations, independent study

Recognising and validating prior learning (RPL)
If you have acquired the required competence in previous work tasks, recreational activities or on another course, you can show the competence with a demonstration and progress faster through your studies. More information and instructions for RPL are available at MyNet.

Course materials are announced at the beginning of implementation.

Prerequisite: IBU1LF101 Introduction to International Business. IBU1LF102 Selling to Export Markets is recommended to be studied at the same time.

Knowledge
You know the key concepts within the course’s scope, but are yet to develop the general view and the big picture of the subject matter.
Skills
You can complete given tasks and assignments with assistance. You need to develop how to apply knowledge.
Competence
You demonstrate some ability to perform skills and have basic knowledge, but you have difficulty to manage without assistance.

Knowledge
You know the key concepts well and can explain how the theories and models function and the tools are used. You have a general view of the subject matter.
Skills
You complete given tasks and assignments independently. You apply knowledge in hands-on business related situations. You can critique your own practice and identify ways to improve.
Competence
You demonstrate sufficient ability to perform skills and have basic to good knowledge. You can perform independently, but you have some challenges in passing on your skills and knowledge to others. You have an interest in professional development.

Knowledge
You have a strong command of the key and related concepts. You can critically evaluate theories, models and tools. You can demonstrate explicit knowledge of the subject matter, and how it relates to other disciplines.
Skills
You apply knowledge in demanding business related situations. You can prioritize and critically select tools and methods for solving complex problems in the subject matter.
Competence
You execute skills with natural proficiency and you have detailed and explicit knowledge. You can perform independently and you are also able and actively willing to help others develop and pass on your skills. You have an attitude of continuous professional development.

Students' performance is graded on the following scale: Excellent (5), Very good (4), Good (3), Satisfactory (2), Fair (1), Fail (0).