International Business

International Business

The aim of this course is to provide you with an insight into the theories of international trade and investment and the practice of firms operating across international borders.

The internationalisation of national economies and business operations, and other international aspects of society have become a major development in the late twentieth century and have triggered off processes which are likely to continue in the new millennium.

During your studies of this course, you will enhance your understanding of the processes and mechanisms of internationalisation and their impact on organisations operating in national and international markets.

The course will help you to understand developments in the environment that have influenced the internationalisation of business and will enable you to think strategically and develop and design creative and appropriate strategies to respond to international pressures and challenges.

Key Topics

Unit 1: Globalisation, Regional Integration and Nation States

Unit 2: International Trade: Theory, Policy and the Trading Firm

Unit 3: Foreign Direct Investment

Unit 4: Strategy and Structure in International Business

Unit 5: Business Operations: Manufacturing, Materials Management, R&D and Marketing

Unit 6: Business Operations: HRM, Accounting and Financial Management

Assessments

After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.

Course Text

For this course you will be required to purchase the textbook:

**Hill C W L (1999) International Business: Competing in the Global Marketplace, third edition, Boston: Irwin McGraw-Hill.**

What's included:

You will have access to a tutor, via email, who will mark your work and guide you through the course to help you be ready for your examinations. In addition you will be supplied with a comprehensive Study Guide which will help you through the study and assessment process.

The course pack includes, guidance on relevant study skills and full tutor support comprising:

• the marking of a series of assignments
• written answers to specific study problems
• full tutor support via emails
• a copy of our study guide, will give you guidance on studying and submitting assignments

Study Time:

Study Hours are an approximate figure and are dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each lesson there is a question paper that needs to be completed and returned to your tutor. You should allow at least 1 - 2 hours of study to complete each question paper.

The approximate amount of time required to complete the International Business course is: 90 hrs

Entry Requirements

Our International Business course is openly available to anyone wishing to learn more about International Business and has a keen interest in the subject, plus an intention to progress a career.

• Learners will need sufficient numeracy and literacy
• Students should have access to a computer and the internet throughout your study period.
• Learners should have basic PC skills in order to navigate our Support Portal
• You should be fully committed to your studies.