Fundamentals of International Management

  • Teaching

    Details

    Faculty Faculty of Management, Economics and Social Sciences
    Domain Business Administration
    Code UE-EGE.00048
    Languages English
    Type of lesson Lecture
    Level Master
    Semester SA-2023

    Schedules and rooms

    Summary schedule Monday 09:15 - 11:00, Hebdomadaire (Autumn semester)
    Tuesday 10:15 - 12:00, Hebdomadaire (Autumn semester)
    Hours per week 3

    Teaching

    Teachers
    • Morschett Dirk
    Assistants
    • André Olivia Lina
    • Ulrich Nik Alfons
    Description

    The course is designed to introduce students to the particularities of international management.

    A broad overview over the most relevant topics in international management is given.

    In this course we will first examine the changes in the external environment leading to increased internationalization and simultaneously forming the context for international companies.

    Then, the basic dimensions of management in a multinational corporation, i.e. 1. the coordination of foreign subsidiaries, 2. the geographic configuration of the company network and 3. the strategic options concerning the governance modes (i.e. markets, hierarchies, or cooperation) are explained.

    Selected management functions in international companies (human resource management, information management, controlling) are shortly discussed and selected value chain activities (e.g. production, research & development) are looked into.

    The exercises for the course will be in the form of case studies that are prepared by teams of students and presented in class. The evaluation of the case study is part (40%) of the final grade.

    Training objectives Students should become familiar with the most important facets of globalization and its influence on company management as well as with the most fundamental models, methods, and tools in international management.
    Softskills No
    Off field No
    BeNeFri Yes
    Mobility Yes
    UniPop No

    Documents

    Bibliography Morschett, Dirk; Schramm-Klein, Hanna; Zentes, Joachim (2015): Strategic International Management – Text and Cases, 3rd ed., Gabler: Wiesbaden.

    The required readings will also include a number of articles from journals or edited volumes. These will be provided by the chair.
  • Dates and rooms
    Date Hour Type of lesson Place
    18.09.2023 09:15 - 11:00 Cours PER 21, Room C120
    25.09.2023 09:15 - 11:00 Cours PER 21, Room C120
    02.10.2023 09:15 - 11:00 Cours PER 21, Room D230
    09.10.2023 09:15 - 11:00 Cours PER 21, Room D230
    16.10.2023 09:15 - 11:00 Cours PER 21, Room D230
    23.10.2023 09:15 - 11:00 Cours PER 21, Room D230
    30.10.2023 09:15 - 11:00 Cours PER 21, Room D230
    06.11.2023 09:15 - 11:00 Cours PER 21, Room D230
    13.11.2023 09:15 - 11:00 Cours PER 21, Room D230
    20.11.2023 09:15 - 11:00 Cours PER 21, Room D230
    21.11.2023 10:15 - 12:00 Exercice PER 21, Room C230
    27.11.2023 09:15 - 11:00 Cours PER 21, Room D230
    28.11.2023 10:15 - 12:00 Exercice PER 21, Room C230
    04.12.2023 09:15 - 11:00 Cours PER 21, Room D230
    05.12.2023 10:15 - 12:00 Exercice PER 21, Room C230
    11.12.2023 09:15 - 11:00 Cours PER 21, Room D230
    12.12.2023 10:15 - 12:00 Exercice PER 21, Room C230
    18.12.2023 09:15 - 11:00 Cours PER 21, Room D230
    19.12.2023 10:15 - 12:00 Exercice PER 21, Room C230
  • Assessments methods

    Evaluation continue et examen écrit - SA-2023, Session d'hiver 2024

    Date 12.01.2024 11:00 - 12:00
    Assessments methods By rating
    Descriptions of Exams

    Examination time: 60 Min. In addition to the written exam (60% of grade), the students have to complete a case study in a team of several students (40% of grade).

    Course with continuous evaluation: after the registration period, you can no longer cancel your registration (see session calendar on the Faculty's website).

    Written exam - SP-2024, Session de rattrapage 2024

    Assessments methods By rating
    Descriptions of Exams

    Examination time: 60 Min.

    Re-assessment only

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