COURSE UNIT TITLE

: CURRENT ISSUES IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
IBS 4153 CURRENT ISSUES IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 5

Offered By

International Business and Trade

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR CANAN MADRAN

Offered to

International Business and Trade

Course Objective

The objective of this course is to expand undergraduate students analytical thinking abilities related to current issues in the international social, economic and political environment, and to expand their knowledge about issues that affect the strategies, decisions and behaviors of international companies. The course will focus on recent real-world events.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Students will be able to define the business problems of international business environment and how they affect the various issues in this area to have an awareness of how recent events in the social, economic and political areas are likely to influence the strategies of international companies.
2   Students will be able to analyze current and future trends to understand the alternative approaches concerning how these trends are likely to form international business strategy, at present and in future.
3   Students will be able to integrate into their thinking the importance of societal dimensions of diversity, environmental concerns, ethics and innovation to be aware of interdisciplinary context of international business.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

IBS 3003 - INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Current topics related to globalization of markets and production; drivers of globalization; the changing demographics of the global economy; the changing world order.
2 Current topics related to political, economic and legal systems.
3 Current topics related to the influence of cultural, ethical and religious traditions; cultural changes.
4 Current topics related to ethical issues in international business
5 Current topics related to trade policies; the role of government intervention; development of the world trading system
6 Current topics related to entry modes
7 Current topics related to entry modes
8 Current topics related to regional economic integration
9 Current topics related to the strategy of international business
10 Current topics related to the strategy of international business
11 Conceptual summary and case studies
12 Case studies

Recomended or Required Reading

There are no required or recommended text books. However, students are supposed to read various reference texts, scholarly journals and periodicals to enhance their knowledge.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture, discussions, audio-visuals, self study.

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 MT Midterm
2 TP TermProject
3 PRS Presentation
4 PRT Participation
5 CSA CaseAnalysis
6 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE MT * 0.20 + TP * 0.30 + PRS * 0.05 + PRT * 0.05 + CSA * 0.40

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

1. The learner will clearly analyze the current and future trends and interpret the effects on international business operations by preparing self study reports and presenting these reports.
2. The learner will present the issues they learned in class in midterm exam.
3. The learner will actively participate the class discussions.

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

1. Plagiarism is prohibited.
2. Participation in class is compulsory.
3. All assignments should be submitted on time. Otherwise will not be accepted.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

To be announced.

Office Hours

To be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 12 3 36
Tutorials 0 0 0
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 12 2 24
Preparation for midterm exam 1 10 10
Preparation for final exam 0 0 0
Preparation for quiz etc. 0 0 0
Preparing Individual Assignments (Term Projects etc.) 3 10 30
Preparing Group assignments (Term Projects etc.) 0 0 0
Preparing presentations 3 4 12
Other 0 0 0
Final 0 0 0
Midterm 1 1,5 2
Quiz etc. 0 0 0
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 114

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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