Магистратура
2026/2027
Теоретические основы международного бизнеса
Статус:
Курс обязательный (Международный бизнес)
Кто читает:
Школа инноватики и предпринимательства
Где читается:
Школа инноватики и предпринимательства
Когда читается:
1-й курс, 1, 2 модуль
Охват аудитории:
для своего кампуса
Язык:
английский
Кредиты:
6
Контактные часы:
48
Course Syllabus
Abstract
The course provides a background of major international business theories, conceptual aspects of international business as an area of knowledge and gives students a solid theoretical platform for further studies of different facets of international business. The course focuses on internationalization strategies, their classification, factors affecting choice of internationalization strategy in various industries, as well as motives and barriers of internationalization.
This innovative course has no analogues and is not available at any other Russian or foreign university examined by the author.
Learning Objectives
- To provide students with a critical overview of the major theoretical approaches in the international business research literature and practical applications of theoretical aspects
- To introduce students to a broad range of debates, perspectives and recent international evidence on the alternative means of thinking about international business
- To give students a close look at the evolution and key areas of international business research focus
- To review new directions in international business research and crucial recent research issues
- To brief students with the methodological design of the international business research and peculiarities of qualitative and quantitative methods of research in the area of international business
- To provide students with understanding of classification of internationalization strategies, their applicability in various industries and foreign markets, main rationale behind choice and factors affecting these strategies
Expected Learning Outcomes
- Able to speak in public on professional topics. Clearly and with reason formulates ideas and articulates thoughts.
- Ability to generate new ideas and products, creativity and leadership
- Able to apply the outcomes of the research in the changing global environment
- Able to critically evaluate the outcomes of the main classical and contemporary international business research concepts
- Able to polish up and develop an intellectual and cultural level and build a carrier path
Course Contents
- Overview of major definitions in international business
- Evolution of international business theories
- Contemporary issues in international business and major theories behind international business
- New directions in the theory of international business
- Internationalization strategies of international companies
Assessment Elements
- Lecture attendance and seminar participation
- Discussion of articles
- Group project
- Final Exam
Interim Assessment
- 2026/2027 2nd module0.2 * Group project + 0.3 * Final Exam + 0.3 * Discussion of articles + 0.2 * Lecture attendance and seminar participation
Bibliography
Recommended Core Bibliography
- Business history and international business, , 2011
Recommended Additional Bibliography
- Ajami, R. A., & Goddard, G. J. (2015). International Business : Theory and Practice (Vol. Third edition). London: Routledge. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=929355