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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
International Business Environment
Reference CB3939 Version 3
Created February 2024 SCQF Level SCQF 9
Approved June 2018 SCQF Points 15
Amended April 2024 ECTS Points 7.5

Aims of Module
The module aims to develop the student's critical and contextual understanding of international business strategies, the internationalisation of the firm and the leading international governmental organisations which influence the international business environment.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Discuss the various approaches to the conduct of international business.
2 Critically assess the processes of firm internationalisation.
3 Compare and contrast how the business environments of countries influence the operational style and strategies of international firms.
4 Demonstrate how changing international trade patterns, globalisation and governmental organisations influence the patterns of international business.

Indicative Module Content
The organisation of international business; national differences in political economy and regional economic integration; internationalisation strategies and strategic alliances; the nature and impact of governmental organisations on the international business environment; foreign direct investment; exporting, importing and countertrade. Sustainable international business issues and approaches. The module engages students with UNESCO's Education for Sustainable Development Systems-thinking competency through the exploration of the various forms in which international business can take place and the ethical and sustainability considerations shaping international business for the future.

Module Delivery
The module is delivered through lectures, tutorials and interactive group work.

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours 48 48
Non-Contact Hours 102 102
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours N/A N/A
TOTAL 150 150
Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body    

ASSESSMENT PLAN
If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only.
Component 1
Type: Coursework Weighting: 100% Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4
Description: Group and Individual Portfolio Assessment

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
The calculation of the overall grade for this module is based on 100% weighting of C1. An minimum grade D is required to pass the module.
Module Grade Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade:
A The student needs to achieve an A in C1.
B The student needs to achieve a B in C1.
C The student needs to achieve a C in C1.
D The student needs to achieve a D in C1.
E The student achieves an E in C1.
F The student achieves a F in C1.
NS Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination

Module Requirements
Prerequisites for Module None.
Corequisites for module None.
Precluded Modules None.

ADDITIONAL NOTES
This module is for delivery in BHMS, Luzern, Switzerland.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 COLLINSON, S., NARULA, R. and RUGMAN, A. 2020. International business. 8th ed. Harlow: Pearson
2 CZINKOTA,M:, RONKAINEN,I. and GUPTA, S.2021. International business. 9th ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
3 HAMILTON,L. and WEBSTER, P. 2019. International business environment. 4th ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
4 HILL, C.W.L., 2022. International business: competing in the global marketplace. 14th ed. London: McGraw Hill/Irwin.
5 VERBEKE, A. and LEE, I. 2021. International business strategy: rethinking the foundations of global corporate success. 3rd ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
6 WHITTINGTON, R., REGNER, P., ANGWIN, D., JOHNSON, G.and SCHOLES, K. 2019. Exploring Corporate Strategy. 12th Ed. London: Pearson.

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