International Business Theory (with course project)

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Course International Business Theory (with course project) (VVTVM17035) annotation

Course of International business management creates opportunity to understand the global aspects of a business - international trade, global economics, and, most importantly, how to navigate different cultures. The subject examines the main elements of the international business management process, such as international business planning, problems and priorities of the international business management. Students will get knowledge about the theories of the international business management, their structure and classification. Attention is also paid to aspects such as international business management processes, the main elements of them, international business planning and innovation strategies, technology transfer and international business administration. Topics such as international trade and international investment in the structure of the international business system, international transport and logistic, customs and insurance system are examined. Material will create understanding of international business and globalization processes, economic, political, legal, social, cultural aspects of the international business management.

Aim of course 

To get theoretical and practical knowledge in international business management needed for independent work and to write a scientific essay.

Learning outcomes: upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: Explain key theories and concepts of international business management and their classification and application in practice. Analyze global business environments, including economic, political, legal, social, and cultural factors influencing international business. Evaluate international trade and investment processes, including globalization effects, international competition, and market entry strategies. Apply international business management principles to planning, organizing, and controlling business activities in global markets. Demonstrate understanding of logistics, finance, and operational management in international business systems (e.g., supply chains, customs, taxation, and financial markets). Critically evaluate cross-cultural management issues and propose solutions for managing multicultural environments.

Faculty and course volume in credits: A 9-credit course of study for the Master's degree in the Faculty of Business Management.

Basic knowledge and skills required to study this course (if applicable): basic knowledge of economics and business management. Understanding of management fundamentals, such as planning, organizing, leadership, and strategy. Basic analytical and critical thinking skills for evaluating business problems.

Course content

List of the Course lecture topics:

International business development perspective 

International business management development issues and problems 

Culture in international business 

International business management issues and problems in the context of globalization 

New challenges for the international business management according to the circumstances of globalization pronounced 

Trade and investment policies, politic and law 

International business management issues and problems in the light of current circumstances of international competition 

Financial markets in context of globalisation 

The balance of payments and it's actuality 

Organizations management improvement and strategic management in various organizations in the development of international business 

Economic integration 

Emerging markets 

Improvement of international business management in the business and public sector actors in the global development 

Building the knowledge base 

Entry and expansion 

Strategic planning 

Improving the management of international business in view of the Internet and telecommunications technologies in perspective 

Role of marketing 

Role of services 

International business development management experience accumulated in EU countries 

Logistics and supply - chain management 

Financial management 

Corporate governance, accounting and taxation 

Specifics of human resource management 

International business management experience, accumulated in Lithuania, analysis 

New horizons of international business

List of the Course exercise topics:

International business management business management and economic profile of study and research system

 Modern approaches to the management of international business, their diversity 

International business management paradigms and concepts 

Multiculturalism and Entrepreneurship as a major international business management features 

Modern international business management and its improvement and development issues and news 

Systematic approach in international business management 

International business and its management entities and their interests

Management decisions in international business 

Management processes in international business, their features 

Management functions 

The main sectors of international business, management peculiarities in them 

Management in the development of international trade, foreign direct investment, technology transfer International business development infrastructure 

Transport and logistics development in international business 

Customs procedures, insurance and international payments in the development of international business International companies, groups, networks, management structures 

Organizational, economic, legal, cultural, social, political and other organizations active in international business management features 

Innovation and investment strategy for the development of international business 

Human resource development and management strategy for the development of international business

Upon completion of the course with a positive assessment, a Certificate of Completion will be issued, which is transferable to any higher education institution. Upon completion of the course module without a final assessment, a certificate of completion of the course is issued.

The cost of the course is 703,50 Eur.