•   Globalization and Internationalization GLO1LH101A-3077 22.08.2022-16.12.2022  5   (VIRTUAL, ...) +-
    Learning objectives
    Students become familiar with the globalization of firms. They obtain skills for planning the internationalization of companies.
    Starting level and linkage with other courses
    A-part of basic studies module 5 Growing Global. The B-part is Communication and Culture.
    Contents
    Drivers for Globalization
    Value chains & networks
    Theories of internationalization
    International trade
    Development of international competitiveness
    Market Research & Market entry modes
    Team project
    Assessment criteria
    Assessment criteria - grade 1
    • knows the basic drivers and effects of globalization for firms and is able to identify some of the opportunities and challenges the international business environment poses.
    • has a rudimentary knowledge of operation modes in global markets.
    • knows the basic principles of internationalizing a firm’s value chain and utilizing value networks.
    • is able to analyze a SME firm's value chain activity and relate it to a theory or model.
    Assessment criteria - grade 3
    • knows the different drivers and effects of globalization for firms and is able to analyze the opportunities and challenges the international business environment poses.
    • has a good knowledge of various operation modes in global markets.
    • is familiar with internationalizing a firm’s value chain and utilizing value networks.
    • is able to participate as part of a team in analyzing the target market and drawing up a basic internationalization plan for a value chain activity of a firm.
    Assessment criteria - grade 5
    • is able to identify the different drivers and effects of globalization for firms and to analyze the relevant opportunities and challenges the international business environment poses.
    • has a solid knowledge of various operation modes in global markets.
    • has an analytical comprehension of how to internationalize a firm’s value chain and utilize value networks.
    • is able to analyze the target market by choosing relevant information and draw up a well justified internationalization plan for a value chain activity of a firm.
    • is an excellent team player enabling efficient project working
    Further information
    Globalization and internationalization (GLO1LH101A) is part of Growing Global module. The module includes following parts:

    Globalization and internationalization GLO1LH101A 5 cr
    Communication and culture GLO1LH101B 5 cr
    Language skills 5 cr (second foreign language; completed separately from parts A and B)
    Teaching methods and instruction

    Contact sessions
    Individual and team assignments
    Learning cafés

    Learning material and recommended literature

    Hollensen, S. Global Marketing. Latest edition.

    Working life connections

    Course work

    Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

    No examination
    Last week multiple choice assignment

    Teaching language

    English

    Timing

    22.08.2022 - 16.12.2022

    Learning assignments

    Course work Assignments Self-study Examination

    Enrollment

    13.06.2022 - 19.08.2022

    Content scheduling

    Teaching during the fall semester 2021.
    Further details in Moodle.

    Groups
    • VIRTUAL
    • EXCH
    Teachers

    Sami Hartikainen

    Seats

    15 - 40

    Further information

    Target market report + assignments 100%

    Degree Programme

    HELI Degree Programme in Business Management

    Virtual proportion

    5 cr

    Evaluation scale

    H-5