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PEQP Objectives

PEQP Subjects

Course Aims

To provide the student with the understanding of the globalisation of business and the reasons for organisations to be engaged in international business

To understand the different modes of establishing a global presence and the means through which growth and expansion are facilitated.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course the student will have the ability to:

Define International business
Explain cultural and behavioural differences that influence business practices
Describe and study the political and legal landscape surrounding International Business
Understand the theories of International Trade
Evaluate Government and International influences on trade
Describe economic integration and regional trading groups
Understand the workings of the foreign exchange markets
Developing a range of strategies for International Business

Course Syllabus

The economic framework of international trade, the international political environment, the international legal environment, commodity trade
The multinational corporation, foreign direct investment.
International operations management, marketing, distribution, financial management, human resources management, understanding culture, management practices and policies in diverse operating environments.
International business development, competitive advantage, international market entry, international regional strategies, assessing international competition.