Development of International Business
Development of International Business
Year: 2018-19
Course code: MGT4060
Course credits: 15
Taught: Semester 1
Course co-ordinator: Dr Michael McDermott
Entry requirements: Normally admission to an honours programme in Business & Management
Available to visiting students: Yes
Contact for more information: Cherisse McLaren
Course description
The course will examine the development of international business from a historical perspective, looking at the determinants of FDI as well as at the impact of economic crises on foreign investment and international business.
Course aims
- Provide an introduction to the key issues and themes surrounding the development of international business
- Outline the specific historical and economic context in which international business developed
- Critically assess the historical literature on the development of international business
- Critically assess the theories explaining the motives for FDI
- Explore the effects of economic crises on FDI
Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course students will be able to:
- Explain and identify the historical context and specific elements favouring the development of big business and of international business
- Critically evaluate the main theories about FDI
- Critically discuss the consequences of FDI on both home and host countries
- Understand the impact of economic crises on FDI and on the historical development of international business
Learning and teaching methods
Lectures: 2hrs x 10 weeks
Please refer to MyCampus for timetable.
Course Texts
Peter Dicken, Global Shift - Eight edition may be out soon. If unavailable 7th edition.
You can access the recommended readings at The Development of International Business 1870-presentl
Assessment
An assignment of 2000 words (30%) - will focus on the MNC you have chosen and which has had the approval of Dr. McDermott.
Examination (70%)