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Course Description
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Course Name
Culture and International Business
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Host University
Kingston University
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Location
London, England
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Area of Study
Peace and Conflict Studies
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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Credits
4 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits4
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units0
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Course Content:
This module, on one hand, explores issues of culture and examines their relevance to
international management, and in addition it will develop your skills of research, analysis,
observation and communication in multi-cultural contexts. The module, on the other
hand, also examines international business environments and internationalisation
strategies. The former includes studying of Regional Economic Integration and
institutions such as the World Trade Organisation and their implications for businesses.The latter covers internationalisation theories and concepts and how firms could use
them to formulate appropriate internationalisation strategies.Topics covered include:
Autumn Semester (Culture):
? Definitions of culture, identity and ethnicity
? Stereotypes, generalisations
? The meanings of cross-culture, intercultural and multiculturalism
? Ethnography and ethnographic research
? Issues of cross-and intercultural communications
? Culture and Globalisation
? The impacts of culture on Multinational organisations
? Culture and its implications for international management
? Introduction to the main trends in the international economySpring Semester (International Business):
? The theories of international trade and foreign direct investment
? Frameworks for assessing country attractiveness and suitable foreign market
entry modes
? International strategies
? Different levels of economic integration
? The role of the World Trade Organisation and other key international
organisations
? Foreign exchanges and financing international business
? Ethical and social responsibility in International BusinessTeaching: Lectures and tutorials
Assessment:
STUDY OPTION 1:
? Exam (50%)
? Coursework: Online tests (20%)
? Coursework: Group assignment (30%)
STUDY OPTION 2: Group assignment (100%)
STUDY OPTION 3: Individual Assignment (100%)Study Option 1 = Whole Year
Study Option 2 = Autumn
Study Option 3 = Spring/summer
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