Principles of International Business - Level 5

Learning Outcome 1: Appraise different types of international environments.
Learning Outcome 2: Apply appropriate techniques of corporate strategy and management in an international context.
Learning Outcome 3: Evaluate risks associated with international trade.
Learning Outcome 4: Reflect on the development of business strategies to effectively establish a business within a global context.

Module Skills
Knowledge & Understanding
Examine the nature of organisations across international markets
Understand the nature and importance of culture in different international trades
Develop risk management skills
Consider how to improve strategies within the international market.
Retrieve, sift and select information from a variety of sources using information technology and other methods.

The timetable has been designed to build your knowledge and understanding of the module material over the whole of the module, therefore it is important that you make every opportunity to attend all timetabled sessions. Its development has been informed by feedback provided by previous students, employers and the external examiner, however the timings and content may change to take advantage of newly available learning opportunities which will enhance your learning experience.

Task: Within your report you will evaluate different types of international environments and examine the value and limitations within a business context (LO1). Examine techniques a business can incorporate into its international strategic management setting to expand abroad or compete internationally (LO2). Evaluate the benefits and pitfalls associated with a business trading internationally (LO3).

To achieve higher grades your work should evidence good use of research from a range of sources to underpin the judgments made and wide reading around topics to support conclusions drawn. You will need to submit a reference list and bibliography.

Assessment Brief 2

Global Operations Presentation

LO4: Reflect on the development of business strategies to effectively establish a business within a global context.

Task: Within your presentation reflect on the development of strategies a business would need to put in place to operate globally. Explore the reasons underpinning the strategy, areas to be considered and the benefits and risk associated with the implementation of such a strategy. Identify good practice models a business should considered to minimise the risk to their planned operations. Your presentation should have not more than 10 slides with supporting notes.