Course Details in 2021/22 Session

Module Title	LM Global Shift
School	Birmingham Business School
Department	Strategy and Int Business
Module Code	07 29074
Module Lead	Prof J. Bryson
Level	Masters Level
Credits	10
Semester	Semester 1
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions	MSc International Business Singapore only
Exclusions
Description	The aim of the module is to provide students with the theoretical understanding of the relationship between two major themes in International Business: (i) the existence of differences in national business systems; and (ii) the present day character of processes of internationalisation and globalisation of economic and business activities. A major theme running through the module is the importance of knowledge for the understanding of the development and evolution of national business systems and international business.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Compare and contrast and critically analyse the institutional nature and structure of a number of business systems from a number of both developed and developing countries. Explain and provide in-depth appraisal of recent trends in international trade and foreign direct investment (FDI). Critically analyse various theoretical explanations of the internationalisation of firm activities and evaluate their relevance in today’s context. Explain the importance of knowledge in today’s economy at both national and international level.
Assessment	29074-04 : Group Assignment (2500 words) : Coursework (25%) 29074-05 : Individual Assignment (1500 words) : Coursework (75%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: 1500 word individual essay (75%); 2500 word group assignment (typical group size of 6) (25%) Reassessment: Individual assignment, 2000 words (100%)
Other	Duplicate of Dubai-based module 07 30478
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