Course Details in 2023/24 Session

Module Title	LM Practising and Managing International Business
School	Birmingham Business School
Department	Strategy and Int Business
Module Code	07 38005
Module Lead	Professor John Bryson
Level	Masters Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 1
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Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-20 hours Practical Classes and workshops-20 hours Guided independent study-160 hours Total: 200 hours
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Description	Practising and managing business activities internationally is a complex task that requires special skill sets to cope with the diverse and complex international business context. This module explores the skills managers require to succeed in today’s complex and turbulent global business environment. Students are introduced to the challenges that are faced by managers and practitioners when working with people and organisations around the world as well as the skills and techniques needed to deal with these issues. This includes helping students become culturally competent and able to build mutually beneficial working relationships. In addition, the module supports students in developing key global management skills (including global leadership, global teams, communication, and negotiation) as well as the ability to adapt these skills to fit cross-cultural or multicultural contexts. Students will develop practical project management and leadership skills in international business as part of the module.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Identify and critically evaluate the challenges and opportunities facing global practitioners and managers. Appraise and critically assess cultural differences and similarities across borders as well as differences within countries. Critically analyse how cultural differences can affect the management of foreign operations and managerial responses. Demonstrate an understanding of key management practices in the context of international business. Apply the theoretical concepts learnt on the Module to the practice of International Business. Develop negotiation, facilitation, communication, leadership and project management skills for enabling organisational cooperation and collaboration.
Assessment	38005-01 : Individual Assignment : Coursework (70%) 38005-02 : Group Presentation : Presentation (30%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: (2500 word equivalent) report or digital artefact individual assignment (70%). 8 minute group visual presentation (e.g. using powerpoint, videos, posters or dramatic role play) 30%. Reassessment: (2500 word equivalent) report or digital artefact individual assignment (70%). AND/OR (1000 words) individual critical analysis of the group visual presentation (30%).
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