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  • International Business Economics (2018)

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    Professors

    Judith Clifton

    José Manuel Alonso
    Marcos Fernández Gutiérrez

    Department of Economics

     

     


    This course offers students valuable insights in the theories and practices of international business economics. In the context of a globalized world, the economics of International Business are a key subject of knowledge for professionals in the fields of business administration, economics and law, among others. The objective of this course is to introduce the students to a broad appreciation of Business Economics in a global context. Students will be trained to analyse contents, methods and visions of the complexity of the world in the field of economics and business. The main focus will be on the firm as unit and how it operates in theory and practice in an international business environment. The course is designed to stimulate student participation, coursework, continual assessment and active learning. Activities of the course include theoretical lessons, discussion of real cases and practical exercises (seminars).


    Keywords

    International business, economics, globalization, political economy, business strategy, business organization.

  • Course Details

    programa

     

    Course Information

    • Course title: International Business Economics

    • Code: G965

    • Department / Unit: Department of Economics

    • Degree / Master’s: Degree in Economics

    • Faculty: Faculty of Economics and Business Administration

    • ECTS credits: 6

    • Language of instruction: English

    • Instructors: Judith Clifton / José Manuel Alonso / Marcos Fernández Gutiérrez

     


    Course structure

     

    • Lecture 1. IBE and Globalization
    • Lecture 2. FDI: Theory and Practice.
    • Lecture 3. Foreign Direct Investment: Advantages and Risks.
    • Lecture 4. The Global Capital Market.
    • Lecture 5. The Strategy of International Business.
    • Lecture 6. The Organization of International Business
    • Lecture 7. Entry Strategy and Strategic Alliances.
    • Lecture 8. Global marketing and R&D.
    • Lecture 9. Global Production, Outsourcing and Logistics.
    • Lecture 10. Cultural differences and international business: the case of Europe.
    • Lecture 11. Why are EU policies important for MNCs? The case of infrastructure.
  • Readings

       

     

    • International Business: Competing in the Global Marketplace, 9th Edition. Charles W. L. Hill, University of Washington.

    • Transforming Public Enterprise in Europe and North America. Networks, Integration and Transnationalization. Edited by Judith Clifton, Francisco Comín and Daniel Díaz Fuentes. Palgrave Macmillan, February 2007.

  • Lecture Notes

      

     

    • LN-F-001. Lecture 1. IBE and Globalization

    • LN-F-002. Lecture 2. FDI: Theory and Practice.

    • LN-F-003. Lecture 3. Foreign Direct Investment: Advantages and Risks.

    • LN-F-004. Lecture 4. The Global Capital Market.

    • LN-F-005. Lecture 5. The Strategy of International Business.

    • LN-F-006. Lecture 6. The Organization of International Business

    • LN-F-007. Lecture 7. Entry Strategy and Strategic Alliances.

    • LN-F-008. Lecture 8. Global marketing and R&D.

    • LN-F-009. Lecture 9. Global Production, Outsourcing and Logistics.

    • LN-F-010. Lecture 10. Cultural differences and international business: the case of Europe.

    • LN-F-011. Lecture 11. Why are EU policies important for MNCs? The case of infrastructure.

     

  • Exercises

     

     

  • Syllabus

     

     

    • Here you can download the Syllabus in PDF format.
  • Assessment

    Assessment

     

     

     

     

    Assessment criteria

     


    ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA "INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS ECONOMICS"

    Description

    Type

    Final assessment

    Retake

    %

    Research Essay

    Work

    No

    Yes

    40%

    • Minimum mark: 5.00.

    • Date: During the course.

    • Retake conditions: Final Exam.

    Exam

    Written exam

    Yes

    Yes

    40%

    • Minimum mark: 5.00.

    • Date: During the course.

    • Retake conditions: Exam.

    Participaction in class

    Other

    No

    No

    10%

    • Minimum mark: 0.00.

    • Date: During the course.

    Tasks

    Other

    No

    Yes

    10%

    • Minimum mark: 0.00.

    • Date: During the course.

    • Retake conditions: Final Exam.

    TOTAL

    100%

    COMMENTS:This course will be evaluated by four components:
    1) A research essay, approved by the instructor, on a topic related to International Business Economics. 40%
    2) An exam, organized at the end of the course. 40%.
    3) Participation on a regular basis (at least 80%) of the classes. 10%
    4) Tasks in class. 10%

    COMMENTS for part-time students:

    • Students taking the course on a part-time basis must sit the final exam, worth 100%. This exam is composed of multiple choice questions (40%) and long open questions requiring an essay (60%).

  • About the Professor

    About the Professor


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    Judith Clifton

    Department of Economics

    UNIVERSIDAD DE CANTABRIA
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    José Manuel Alonso

    Department of Economics

    UNIVERSIDAD DE CANTABRIA
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    Marcos Fernández Gutiérrez

    Department of Economics

    UNIVERSIDAD DE CANTABRIA
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