Doing business in the world (5088) |
| Language of instruction : English |
| Credits: 6,0 | | | | | Period: semester 2 (6sp) | | | | | 2nd Chance Exam1: Yes | | | | | Final grade2: Numerical |
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Sequentiality
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Mandatory sequentiality bound on the level of programme components
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Following programme components must have been included in your study programme in a previous education period
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The economics and management of international business (5087)
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12.0 stptn |
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Medium to advanced level of knowledge on international economics, international management and international business. This is equivalent to at least 10 ECTS level courses on these topics in a business or management master degree program.
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The purpose of this course is to develop students’ (practical) capabilities for Doing Business in the World. Building upon their sound knowledge of international economics, management and business theory, this course materialized in three layers.
1 – Global business in context. Dealing with cultural differences in management and marketing, geopolitics, and an integrated approach to international business;
2 - Business Game on doing international business;
3 – Capita Selecta: Guest speakers on timely topics in IB.
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Business game ✔
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Case session ✔
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Conference/symposium ✔
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Case study ✔
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Discussion/debate ✔
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Exercises ✔
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Group work ✔
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Paper ✔
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Presentation ✔
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Role playing (simulation) ✔
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Period 2 Credits 6,00
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| Written evaluaton during teaching periode | 70 % |
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| Oral evaluation during teaching period | 30 % |
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| Evaluation conditions (participation and/or pass) | ✔ |
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| Conditions | The student takes part in each formal session related to the business game. |
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| Consequences | Each missed formal session related to the business game implies a reduction of 20% of all (partial) grades related to the business game. |
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| Additional information | Each student is expected to contribute to the business game and any other group work. Peer evaluation will be conducted via Buddycheck on Blackboard. The factor calculated by this tool will be multiplied to the related group score for each individual student. The calculation method and the peer evaluation procedure will be further explained in the course guide. |
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Second examination period
| Evaluation second examination opportunity different from first examination opprt | |
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| Explanation (English) | Individuele opdracht |
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| Compulsory textbooks (bookshop) |
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| Compulsory coursebooks (printed by bookshop) |
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All compulsory material will be provided through Blackboard |
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| Compulsory course material |
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All compulsory study material will be provided through Blackboard. |
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| Mandatory software |
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Compulsory software for the business game will be provided |
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Learning outcomes Master of Management
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- EC
| EC 02: The holder of the degree shows initiative and take responsibility in order to help create value for an organisation. (Self-direction and entrepreneurial spirit) | - EC
| EC 04: The holder of the degree works inclusively in a diverse and international team and displays leadership skills with a view to a multidisciplinary approach to management problems. (Teamwork) | - EC
| EC 10: The holder of the degree integrates the perspective of intern and extern stakeholders when making decisions in an organizational context. (Stakeholder awareness) | - EC
| EC 11: The holder of the degree formulates proposals for the improvement of business processes in an international context, taking into account the broader societal framework in which businesses operate, including environmental factors and relevant stakeholders. (Stakeholder awareness) | - EC
| EC 12: The holder of the degree reflects on the conduct of business from an ethical and sustainability perspective. (Stakeholder awareness) | - EC
| EC 13: The holder of the degree is able to formulate, analyze, and answer complex management issues within a VUCA world from a systems perspective, providing innovative and scientifically grounded recommendations using strategic and conceptual perspectives. | - EC
| EC 16: The holder of the degree is able to make use of managerial skills to achieve societal and management objectives.(Programme specific competences) |
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| | EC = learning outcomes DC = partial outcomes BC = evaluation criteria |
| Offered in | Tolerance3 |
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Exchange Programme Business Economics
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Specialisatie International Business verplicht
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1 Education, Examination and Legal Position Regulations art.12.2, section 2. |
| 2 Education, Examination and Legal Position Regulations art.15.1, section 3. |
3 Education, Examination and Legal Position Regulations art.16.9, section 2.
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