Modulhandbuch (Module manual)

M.IBS.3153 International Business
(International Business)

Koordinator (coordinator):	Sylvia Hubner-Benz
Ansprechpartner (contact):	Sylvia Hubner-Benz (sylvia.hubner.benz[at]uni-paderborn.de) Felix Budde (felix.budde[at]upb.de)
Credits:	10 ECTS
Workload:	300 Std (h)
Semesterturnus (semester cycle):	WS
Studiensemester (study semester):	3
Dauer in Semestern (duration in semesters):	1

Lehrveranstaltungen (courses):
	Nummer / Name (number / title)	Art (type)	Kontaktzeit (contact time)	Selbststudium (self-study)	Status (P/WP) (status)	Gruppengröße (group size)
a)	K.IBS.31511 / International Business		60 Std (h)	240 Std (h)	P	250 TN (PART)
Wahlmöglichkeiten innerhalb des Moduls (Options within the module):
Keine

Empfohlene Voraussetzungen (prerequisites):
Zur Zeit sind keine Voraussetzungen bekannt. (No conditions are known.)

Inhalte (short description):
In today's globally connected business world, management activities are influenced by the dynamics of international markets. The aim of the International Business Module is to help students understand and learn how these international dynamics can be addressed. In the lecture, students engage with theoretical concepts as well as empirical findings to understand the implications of internationality for managerial and entrepreneurial behavior and decisions. In the exercise classes, based on their newly acquired understanding of the international business world, students develop in groups a strategy or action plan for an internationally operating firm, based on a conrete concept or model. The classes involve the following components of international business activity: Driving forces and consequences of globalization Political, legal, und economic systems of different countries Diversity in the modern work environment National cultures influencing organizational cultures and team work Cross-cultural negotiation and communication Foreign market entry modes and international marketing Global strategies and global social responsibility Control and decision-making in international organizations Human resources management in an international context

Inhalte (short description):

In today's globally connected business world, management activities are influenced by the dynamics of international markets. The aim of the International Business Module is to help students understand and learn how these international dynamics can be addressed. In the lecture, students engage with theoretical concepts as well as empirical findings to understand the implications of internationality for managerial and entrepreneurial behavior and decisions. In the exercise classes, based on their newly acquired understanding of the international business world, students develop in groups a strategy or action plan for an internationally operating firm, based on a conrete concept or model. The classes involve the following components of international business activity:

Driving forces and consequences of globalization

Political, legal, und economic systems of different countries

Diversity in the modern work environment

National cultures influencing organizational cultures and team work

Cross-cultural negotiation and communication

Foreign market entry modes and international marketing

Global strategies and global social responsibility

Control and decision-making in international organizations

Human resources management in an international context

Lernergebnisse (learning outcomes):

Fachkompetenz Wissen (professional expertise):
Studierende... Students understand and can describe: - the resource-based view - formal institutions (economic, political and legal system) - informal institutions (culture, religion and savings) - international entry and investment strategies - corporate structures of internationally operating firms - cross-country differences in leadership, entrepreneurship, and human resource management.
Fachkompetenz Fertigkeit (practical professional and academic skills):
Studierende... Students can apply their international management knowledge in international business environments critically relect on and navigate international business relationships handle business situations involving international economic, political or cultural challenges.
Personale Kompetenz / Sozial (individual competences / social skills):
Studierende... Students are able to understand and reflect upon the opportunities and challenges of management and organization in an international business context.
Personale Kompetenz / Selbstständigkeit (individual competences / ability to perform autonomously):
Studierende... Students are able to: - appreciate and leverage international business collaborations - collaboratively develop and discuss strategies for international business activities - manage teamwork and deadlines

Prüfungsleistungen (examinations)
Art der Modulprüfung (type of modul examination): Modulabschlussprüfung
	Art der Prüfung (type of examination)	Umfang (extent)	Gewichtung (weighting)
a)	Präsentation	15 Min.	30.00 %
b)	Klausur	90 Min.	70.00 %

Studienleistung / qualifizierte Teilnahme (module participation requirements)
Nein

Voraussetzungen für die Teilnahme an Prüfungen (formal requirements for participating in examinations)
Keine

Voraussetzungen für die Vergabe von Credits (formal requirements for granting credit points)
Die Vergabe der Credits erfolgt, wenn die Modulnote mindestens „ausreichend“ ist

Gewichtung für Gesamtnote (calculation of overall grade)
Das Modul wird mit der doppelten Anzahl seiner Credits gewichtet (Faktor: 2)

Verwendung des Moduls in den Studiengängen (The module can be selected in the following degree programmes)
B.Sc. International Business Studies

Umfang QT (participation requirements):

Lernmaterialien, Literaturangaben (learning material, literature):

Teilnehmerbegrenzung (participant limit):
Keine

Sonstige Hinweise (additional information):
The teaching and examination language of the module is English. There will be weekly lectures and exercises throughout the entire semester. Sessions with group presentations will be during the middle and end of the semester. Depending on availability, student groups can choose their presentation dates. The exam takes place after the lecture period. Attendance is recommended in this module, especially for the group work. Groups consist of 5 students.

Sonstige Hinweise (additional information):

The teaching and examination language of the module is English.

There will be weekly lectures and exercises throughout the entire semester. Sessions with group presentations will be during the middle and end of the semester. Depending on availability, student groups can choose their presentation dates. The exam takes place after the lecture period.
Attendance is recommended in this module, especially for the group work. Groups consist of 5 students.

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