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Course Description
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Course Name
International Business
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Host University
University of Stirling
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Location
Stirling, Scotland
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Area of Study
Business Administration, Management, Peace and Conflict Studies
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Prerequisites
MGTU9S3 Fundamentals of Business & Management -
Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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SCQF Credits
20 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits5
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units7
Hours & Credits
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Overview
International Business is a multidisciplinary course which considers important macro and micro issues relating toglobal business practice. Topics include: the political, legal and economic environment of business; internationaltrade theory; the role of government; foreign direct investment; the world financial environment; less developedcountries (LDCs); central and eastern Europe; the European Community; multinational enterprises, managerialstrategies and performance measurement and control of companies. The course is taught within the context of achanging global business environment. Whilst it considers the economic position of the ?triad? countries of Japan,North America and Europe, it also focuses on the emerging economies of Central and Eastern Europe and thepacific rim countries. Case studies are used on the course to give students practical insights of the topics underdiscussion. Case studies span several functional areas of management and include human resources, strategy,operations management, economics, organisational behaviour and accounting.
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