University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 20

ECTS credits : 10

Level : SCQF level 9

Semester: 2

Planned timetable: TBC

This module is intended to provide an introduction to the complexities and challenges of International Business. This is in preparation for more advanced Seminar and Dissertation work carried out at 4000 Level. It will build on pre-Honours work to address a number of detailed issues facing managers in multinationals, such as 1) internationalisation strategies, 2) country evaluation and selection, 3) the role and impact of government on interationalisation, 4) international markets and marketing, 5) international HRM, 6) the managerial control of multinationals, 7) Foreign Direct Investment and 8) International trade. It will thereby offer students the opportunity to analyse the implications of international business decisions at a range of levels, from (primarily) a strategic perspective.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact:

Scheduled learning hours: 48

Guided independent study hours: 152

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews:

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 60%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 40%

Personnel