Course syllabus - International business and entrepreneurship

Objectives

The course aims to advance students' knowledge about the challenges and opportunities that multinational corporations (MNCs) and especially small, entrepreneurial firms face when doing business in the international marketplace. This course offers insights into advanced theories and conceptual frameworks as well as practical experiences that enable students to analyze and understand strategic issues related to internationalization and international entrepreneurship.

Learning outcomes

After successful completion of the course, the students will be able to:

Knowledge and understanding:

1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of scientific theoretical and methodological concepts and perspectives of relevance to studies in international business and international entrepreneurship, through independent interpretation and examples.

Skills and abilities:

2. Show the ability to identify and suggest a relevant solution to a case firm's problem connected to international business and international entrepreneurship theory.

3. Show the ability to - based on the studied theoretical perspectives - analyze a contemporary case and devise conclusions through discussions and presentations, both orally and in writing.

Evaluation ability and approach:

4. Critically review, value and constructively comment on other groups' work in writing and orally. 

Course content

During this course, the students will draw on theoretical knowledge to solve a practical problem for an internationalizing company, by using real-life examples. By increasing the understanding of the problems internationalizing companies face, the course highlights how international business and management skills can be developed and used in different types of enterprises, especially in international entrepreneurial enterprises. During the course, students are trained in oral and written presentations.

Specific requirements

A completed Bachelor's degree from an institution of higher education of three years or more, equivalent to at least 180 credits and with a major in the field of Business Administration. A TOEFL test result, with a minimum score 575 with a TWE score of at least 4.5 (PBT) or 90 with a TWE score of at least 20 (iBT), or an IELTS test result with an overall band score of at least 6.5 and no band score below 5.5, or equivalent is required.

Examination

Seminar (SEM1), 3 credtis. Grades Excellent (A), Very good (B), Good (C), Satisfactory (D), Sufficient (E), Insufficient, complementary work possible (Fx), Insufficient (F) Learning outcome 1,

Project (PRO1), 3 credits. Grades Excellent (A), Very good (B), Good (C), Satisfactory (D), Sufficient (E), Insufficient, complementary work possible (Fx), Insufficient (F) Learning outcomes 1, 2 and 3

Project (PRO2), 1,5 credits. Grades Excellent (A), Very good (B), Good (C), Satisfactory (D), Sufficient (E), Insufficient, complementary work possible (Fx), Insufficient (F) Learning outcomes 3 and 4 (and includes a written and an oral opposition)

A student who has a certificate from MDU regarding a disability has the opportunity to submit a request for supportive measures during written examinations or other forms of examination, in accordance with the Rules and Regulations for Examinations at First-cycle and Second-cycle Level at Mälardalen University (2020/1655). It is the examiner who takes decisions on any supportive measures, based on what kind of certificate is issued, and in that case which measures are to be applied.

Suspicions of attempting to deceive in examinations (cheating) are reported to the Vice-Chancellor, in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance, and are examined by the University’s Disciplinary Board. If the Disciplinary Board considers the student to be guilty of a disciplinary offence, the Board will take a decision on disciplinary action, which will be a warning or suspension.

Grade

Excellent, Very good, Good, Satisfactory, Sufficient, Insufficient, complementary work possible, Insufficient