•   Globalization and Internationalization GLO1LH101A-3087 22.08.2022-16.12.2022  5   (DEMO) +-
    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

    Virtual learning and team project, assignments, and independent work. The course contains group work and smaller individual assignments and presentation of the group work.

    Learning material and recommended literature

    Material on Moodle, data bases of Haaga-Helia library, and course books, especially the Hollensen book.

    Course books:
    Hollensen, S. Global Marketing, newest edition or any International business textbook published after 2013, parts I, II & III

    (Wall, S., Minocha, S. and Rees, B. 2016 International Business, Wild, J.J. and Wild, K.L. 2016 International Business, The Challenges of Globalization)

    Working life connections

    M5 Module Team Project, Internationalization of a Finnish Small or medium size Enterprise (SMA)

    Campus

    Pasila Campus

    Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

    Quiz

    Teaching language

    English

    Internationality

    M5 Module Team Project, Internationalization of a Finnish Small or medium size Enterprise (SMA)

    Timing

    22.08.2022 - 16.12.2022

    Learning assignments

    Group project and different assignments on Globalization and Internationalization

    Content scheduling

    Autumn 2021

    Drivers for Globalization
    Value chains & networks
    Theories of internationalization
    International trade
    Development of international competitiveness
    Market Research & Market entry modes
    M5 Team Project Presentations

    Groups
    • DEMO
    Alternative learning methods

    If the student has obtained the relevant knowledge and skills elsewhere, for example at work, s/he can demonstrate the knowledge and skills through the RPL process. See MyNet for further RPL information and instructions. (Liiketalouden NÄYTÖT)

    Assessment criteria

    Feedback by the teacher and peers

    Teachers

    Timo Rima

    Seats

    15 - 40

    Further information

    Evaluation will be based on team work and others assignments (including individual ones).

    Degree Programme

    HELI Degree Programme in Business Management

    R&D proportion

    0.00 cr

    Virtual proportion

    0.00 cr

    Evaluation scale

    H-5