International Management, Group 1
Kurs ID
MGMT201
Art des Kurses
BSc Kurs
Wochenstunden
1,333333
ECTS
3.0
Semester
FS 2019
Vortragssprache
Englisch
Vortragende/r
Prof. Dr. Ralf Fendel, Philippa-Luisa Harhoff
Bitte beachten Sie, dass AustauschstudentInnen im BSc-Programm der WHU eine höhere Anzahl an Credits erwerben als hier aufgeführt. Für weitere Informationen wenden Sie sich bitte direkt an das [International Relations Office].
Kursinhalt
The first part of the course deals with internationalization from a macro-economic view. We will discuss the reasons for engaging in global trade and the different forms of foreign direct investments. An introduction into exchange rates will close the first part of the course. The second part provides an overview of the challenges and opportunities associated with the management of an international business. Students will become familiar with the antecedents and processes of going abroad and learn the different ways a global firm can be managed across cultural differences.
Termine
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Monday, 04.02.2019 | 15:30 - 18:45 |
| Monday, 11.02.2019 | 15:30 - 18:45 |
| Monday, 25.03.2019 | 09:45 - 13:00 |
| Monday, 01.04.2019 | 09:45 - 13:00 |
Lernerfolge
- Become familiar with the reasons and patterns of international trade
- Understand the factors influencing the global competiveness of nations
- Develop a holistic view of antecedents and processes in firm internationalization
- Understand the challenges of managing a global business
- Apply frameworks in a case study and present your results
- Evaluate strategic options and provide recommendations
Literatur
see course package
Lernmethoden
Lectures, case study discussions, guest speakers
Art der Prüfung
Exam (50%)
Case Study (50%)
Umfang
90