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Course Description
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Course Name
International Business
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Host University
Anglo-American University
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Location
Prague, Czech Republic
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Area of Study
International Business, International Economics, Management
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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ECTS Credits
6 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits3
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units4
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Course Description
The course is thought of as an overview of International Business, intended as the study of cross-border economic transactions carried out by companies. This course is thought to present the nature and role of the Multi-National Enterprise (MNE), as well as the factors which contribute to the success of the worldwide operations of MNEs. Theories and especially practices related to International Business operations will be discussed. In particular, consistently with a trend dominating the recent literature, a particular emphasis will be put on the examination of the institutional (legal and socio-cultural) environment surrounding International Business activities. Real life case studies will be widely used throughout the whole course.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
–Be familiar with the activities of Multi-National Enterprises;
–Know the advantages and disadvantages of the various foreign market entry-modes;
–Understand the challenges of a foreign market;–Be familiar with the Ownership, Location and Internalization Advantages of a foreign market;
–Understand the challenges of the legal environment where MNEs operate;
–Understand the challenges of the social environment where MNEs operate.
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
Eligibility for courses may be subject to a placement exam and/or pre-requisites.
Some courses may require additional fees.
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.
ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) credits are converted to semester credits/quarter units differently among U.S. universities. Students should confirm the conversion scale used at their home university when determining credit transfer.
Please note that some courses with locals have recommended prerequisite courses. It is the student's responsibility to consult any recommended prerequisites prior to enrolling in their course.