MULTINATIONAL COMPANIES AND ISSUES IN GLOBALISATION
- Course
- BUSN551 - MULTINATIONAL COMPANIES AND ISSUES IN GLOBALISATION
- Department
- Master of Business Administration - English - Master
- Course Type
- Course
- Status
- Required
- Language
- English
- Credit
- 3
- ECTS
- 0
- T+P+L
- 3 + 0 + 0
- Course Coordinator(s)
- -
- Prerequisite
- -
Course Description
MULTINATIONAL COMPANIES AND ISSUES IN GLOBALISATION
MULTINATIONAL COMPANIES AND ISSUES IN GLOBALISATION
Evaluation Tools (Active Term)
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Course outcomes
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Course Syllabus
| Week | Topic |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Introduction to Globalization |
| Week 2 | The Role of Multinational Corporations (MNCs) |
| Week 3 | Theories of International Business and Investment |
| Week 4 | Organizational Structures of MNCs |
| Week 5 | Global Strategy and Competitive Advantage |
| Week 6 | Political and Legal Environment of Global Business |
| Week 7 | Cultural Challenges in Globalization |
| Week 8 | MIDTERM WEEK |
| Week 9 | MIDTERM WEEK |
| Week 10 | Economic Issues in Globalization |
| Week 11 | Innovation and Technology in MNCs |
| Week 12 | Corporate Governance and Accountability |
| Week 13 | Globalization and Emerging Markets |
| Week 14 | The Future of Globalization and Multinational Companies |
| Week 15 | Final Version |
Reference Books & Course Materials
- 01 Multinational Corporations and the Third World (RLE International Business) Edited By Chris Dixon, David Drakakis-Smith, H Watts Copyright 1986
- 02 Multinational Companies from Emerging Economies Composition, Conceptualization and Direction in the Global Economy Book © 2007
- 03 The Handbook of Global Companies Editor(s):John Mikler First published:26 March 2013 Print ISBN:9780470673232
- 04 Articles
Learning Outcomes
- L01 Describe the key concepts in international/global business. SOLO 4
- L02 Discuss market globalization as an organizing framework SOLO 5
- L03 Discuss why and how firms internationalize/globalize SOLO 5
- L04 They will describe global branding and product development SOLO 4
- L05 Evaluate the consequences of national/international trade intervention with financial and monetary systems SOLO 5
Program Outcomes
- P01 PO1: Endowed with the ability to evaluate self-learning needs adapted to the principle of lifelong learning.
- P02 PO2: Established a general knowledge of economics sufficient to conduct independent and original research on economic issues and suggest relevant economic policies to solve both microeconomic and macroeconomic problems.
- P03 PO3: Reached the required knowledge and skills; to understand the foundations, basic framework, and complexity of economic theories; to recognize the contribution and limitations of traditional theories; to explore modern economic theories and modeling of more complex situations; and to apply introduced theories in a discussion of research interests.
- P04 PO4: Engaged in scientific inquiry, critical thinking, using quantitative and qualitative methods to demonstrate the ability to analyze and make recommendations for complex contemporary economic issues.
- P05 PO5: Demonstrated the development of critical thinking and scientific reasoning skills with an attention to ethical aspects of data analytics, and been aware of acting in accordance with the ethical standard of scientific research and professional work.
- P06 PO6: Been equipped with the ability to plan, take responsibility in economic projects individually or within a team for economic decision making for a variety of economic concepts in national and global environment.
- P07 PO7: Endowed with the ability to communicate and explain effectively economic arguments both in oral and written ways to those with scholar knowledge and non-experts.
- P08 PO8: Been able to apply economic theory and methods in real life situations which is of primary importance to generate relevant economic policies and conduct economic research.
- P09 PO9: Developed an ability to conduct economic research and write a thesis connecting the theory and empirical conditions with particular attention to ethical perspectives and social responsibilities.
Po-Lo Matrix
| LO | P01 | P02 | P03 | P04 | P05 | P06 | P07 | P08 | P09 | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L01 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L02 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L03 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L04 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L05 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |