International Business Research

2021/2022

Учебный год

ENG

Обучение ведется на английском языке

6

Кредиты

Кто читает:

Магистерская программа "Международный бизнес", направление подготовки "Менеджмент"

Статус:

Курс обязательный

Когда читается:

1-й курс, 1, 2 модуль

Преподаватель

Назаров Никита Романович

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

Assessment Elements

• Exam
• Test
• Lecture attendance

Interim Assessment

• 2021/2022 2nd module
  0.2 * Lecture attendance + 0.2 * Test + 0.6 * Exam

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