Internationalisation of a Firm (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Schedule

Wednesdays at 10-13.45 in Classroom #1010
Starting 22.Aug, and finishing 28.Nov.

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

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.

Materials

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

Teaching methods and instruction

Cases
Open space dialogue
Contact and distant sessions
Company projects to analyze their internationalisation process
Individual and team assignments

Working life connections

Guest visitors
Real case to be researched
Visit to the company or to an international networking place

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

Exam and re-exam dates are announced in Moodle

Internationality

International guests
International students and multicultural teamwork
Working language English

Learning assignments

Learning assignment 1. Report and presentation about analysis process of a Finnish company's internationalisation process
Learning assignment 2, Individual reflection paper about Porter's article "The Five competitive forces that shape strategy" Write reflection paper about the article.
Learning assignment 3. Theme discussion ta All assignments are in detail described in the Moodle.

Assessment methods

Pre-task 10 points
exam/Learning diary 20 points
Learning assignment 1. 30 points
Individual homework/Theme discussion tasks 15 points
Learning assignment 2. Porter reflection paper 10 points
Class activity 15 points