Postgraduate - UnitMGS5966 - International business theory and practice

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6 points, SCA Band 3, 0.125 EFTSL

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Level	Postgraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Business and Economics
Organisational Unit	Department of Management
Offered	South Africa First semester 2014 (Day) South Africa Second semester 2014 (Day)
Coordinator(s)	Mr Hb Klopper

Synopsis

This unit looks at management implications of major internationalisation theories; the planning requirements in going international and management issues that arise in an international setting.

Outcomes

The learning goals associated with this unit are to:

define the concept of international business from a multi-disciplinary perspective
explain the diversity and complexity of the international business environment
provide a historical overview of the evolution of the international business phenomenon
discuss the economics and politics of international business transactions
analyse the concept of globalisation and its impact on businesses worldwide
describe the firm internationalisation process
examine the economic, social and political implications of multinational corporate activities
extend awareness of global issues based on current affairs and their implications for international business.