Master
2021/2022
International Business Research
Type:
Compulsory course (Master of International Business)
Area of studies:
Management
Delivered by:
Магистерская программа "Международный бизнес", направление подготовки "Менеджмент"
When:
1 year, 1, 2 module
Mode of studies:
offline
Open to:
students of one campus
Instructors:
Nikita Nazarov
Master’s programme:
International Business
Language:
English
ECTS credits:
6
Contact hours:
52
Course Syllabus
Abstract
The course provides a background of the history, structure, contents and methodology of the research in the field of international business and gives students a solid theoretical platform for further studies of different aspects of international business. Pre-requisites: World Economy, International Relations
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 make students aware of the major international business research schools, centers and associations
- 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.
Expected Learning Outcomes
- know the evolution of the international business research schools and the newest research findings and outcomes
- Know the main standards of research and basic definitions of international business research
- know the major theoretical approaches in the international business research literature, basic classical and contemporary international business research models and concepts
- know the methods of IB research
- Know theories of international investment
- learn about the features of qualitative and quantitative methods
Course Contents
- International Business Research Overview
- Major International Business Research Schools, Centers and Associations
- Evolution of international business research
- Contemporary international business research issues
- New directions in international business research
- Methodological design of international business research
Bibliography
Recommended Core Bibliography
- International Business Handbook (RLE International Business) Kirpalani, V. H. Routledge 2012
- The Growth of International Business (RLE International Business) CASSON, Mark Routledge 2012
- The Multinational Enterprise (RLE International Business) Dunning, John H. Routledge 2012
Recommended Additional Bibliography
- John Cantwell, John H Dunning, & Sarianna M Lundan. (2010). An evolutionary approach to understanding international business activity: The co-evolution of MNEs and the institutional environment. Journal of International Business Studies, (4), 567. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsrep&AN=edsrep.a.pal.jintbs.v41y2010i4p567.586