Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

This module discusses the latest developments in internationalisation theory and practice taking place in the rapidly changing conditions in the world concerning dynamics in regionalization, nationalism and protectionism; trade disputes and wars, sanctions, etc. Within these dynamics, the student will develop concrete topical knowledge on issues such as, but not limited to, ethics and sustainability issues in international business, accelerated internationalisation, decision-making under risk and vulnerability, servitization and its impact on internationalisation, and resource composition capabilities, in order to gain deeper insights and enable them to define the topic for their Master’s thesis.

Learning objectives

Knowledge

The objective is that the student after the module possesses the necessary knowledge on:

• the latest developments in international business thought and practices.
• contested issues in internationalisation.
• the transformation of the international business landscape and company responses to dynamic changes.

Skills

The objective is that the student after the module possesses the necessary skills in:

• analysing and synthesising extant state-of-the-art knowledge on a concrete contemporary international business problem.
• in being responsible for own learning and academic development within the module focal topics.
• developing own conceptualisation using problem-based approach based on in-depth analysis and synthesis of theory and practice.

Competences

The objective is that the student after the module possesses the necessary competences in:

• developing approaches to deal with the contemporary challenges of the world business environment to stimulate successful internationalisation.
• developing own views on specific internationalisation problems.
• creating viable solutions to current and foreseeable challenges of internationalisation.
• applying and adjusting the developed solutions that can help internationalised firms deal with the volatile world business environment.

Type of instruction

The module topics will be delivered online.

Exam

Exams