Syllabus for |
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| TEK360 - International business relationships |
| International business relationships |
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| Syllabus adopted 2019-02-21 by Head of Programme (or corresponding) |
| Owner: MPSCM |
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7,5 Credits
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| Grading: TH - Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail |
| Education cycle: Second-cycle |
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Major subject: Industrial Engineering and Management |
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Department: 45 - TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT AND ECONOMICS
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Teaching language: English
Application code: 37121
Open for exchange students: No
Block schedule:
D
Maximum participants: 50
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Examination |
7,5c |
Grading: TH |
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09 Oct 2020 am J |
In programs
MPBDP ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND BUSINESS DESIGN, MSC PROGR, Year 1 (elective)
MPMEI MANAGEMENT AND ECONOMICS OF INNOVATION, MSC PROGR, Year 1 (elective)
MPMEI MANAGEMENT AND ECONOMICS OF INNOVATION, MSC PROGR, Year 2 (elective)
MPQOM QUALITY AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT, MSC PROGR, Year 2 (elective)
MPQOM QUALITY AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT, MSC PROGR, Year 1 (elective)
MPSCM SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT, MSC PROGR, Year 1 (compulsory elective)
MPSCM SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT, MSC PROGR, Year 2 (compulsory elective)
Examiner:
Lisa Melander
Eligibility
General entry requirements for Master's level (second cycle)
Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.
Specific entry requirements
English 6 (or by other approved means with the equivalent proficiency level)
Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.
Course specific prerequisites
Course TEK260 or IMA044 or equivalent
Aim
The course aims at providing students with skills and tools necessary to facilitate analysis of international business relationships and their nature, including a firm¿s opportunities and challenges with regard to internationalization processes.
Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)
- Describe and analyse central features of business relationships with a focus on international aspects
- Analyse business relationships as parts of global networks
- Formulate and evaluate global marketing and supply strategies
- Address the abilities and challenges faced by firms when involved in international business relatiohships
Content
The course focuses on international business relationships, and how these relationships create possibilites and challenges for firms. The firms network position becomes the starting point for addressing the process of internationalization. Accordingly, in the course internationalization and globalization are addresses along with themes focusing on sourcing internationally, business models in global markets,and cultural aspects of conducting business.
Organisation
The course is based on a combination of lectures, project assignment in groups and seminars. There will be a strong discursive element to each class and students are expected to participate actively.
Literature
To be announced later
Examination including compulsory elements
Written exam and assignment