International Business

Code:

LRI023

Acronym:

NI

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	International Relations

Instance: 2023/2024 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Germanic Studies
Course/CS Responsible:	Bachelor in Languages and International Relations

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
LRI	71	Study plan	3	-	6	41	162

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

At the end of this course, students should know/be able to:

 

1) Understand and apply basic concepts of international business.

 

2) Identify internationalization as a growth strategy for companies and analyze the reasons that lead companies to the international markets

 

3) Discuss the process of selecting destination markets and respective modes of entry.

 

4) Know and apply the theories of FDI (Foreign Direct Investment) and multinational companies, as well as the different models of multinational companies.

 

5) Recognize the impact of multinational firms and identify public policies that can be implemented in this context

Learning outcomes and competences

Understanding of fundamental concepts, models and theories in the field of international business and their application in specific contexts. Development of oral and written communication skills.

Working method

Presencial

Pre-requirements (prior knowledge) and co-requirements (common knowledge)

There is no formal prerequisite. However, it is assumed that Students have introductory knowledge of Economics - attendance, for example, of Introduction to Economics (LRI010) or Economics (SOCI009).

 Knowledge of Economics at the level of International Economics (LRI004) is desirable, but the lack of this does not prevent the understanding of the subjects taught.

Program

1. FDI and multinational companies: facts and figures.

2. Firms and Strategy

3. Motivations for internationalization

4. Market Selection

5. Modes of entry into foreign markets

6. The decision to invest in foreign markets

7. The theories of FDI and multinational companies

8. Organization of firms and models of multinationals

9. The impact of multinational companies

10. FDI regulation and public policies

Mandatory literature

John H. Dunning; Multinational enterprises and the global economy. ISBN: 978-1-84720-122-5
Charles W. L. Hill; International business. ISBN: 978-1-265-03854-0

Complementary Bibliography

Pitelis e Sugden; The Nature of the Transnational Firm, Routledge, 2000
Caves; Multinational Enterprise and Economic Analysis, Cambridge University Press, 2007

Teaching methods and learning activities

The teachingprocess is based on theoretical-practical classes, comprising the theoretical exposition of the contents, as well as the presentation of examples. Theoretical concepts are illustrated using several real cases of firms, as well as reports from national and international institutions that integrate statistics related to international business. The participation of students is encouraged in order to consolidate learning.

Students also benefit from personal attending sessions, in which they discuss any questions regarding the course, its topics and materials. All course materials (e.g., slides, texts, assignments) are available to all students registered in the course at SIGARRA.

keywords

Social sciences > Economics > International economics
Social sciences > Economics
Social sciences > Political sciences > Policy studies > International relations

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Exame	50,00
Teste	50,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	121,00
Frequência das aulas	41,00
Total:	162,00

Eligibility for exams

Grading includes taking a test and the final exam.

The test has a weight of 50% on the final grade and the final exam has a weight of 50% on the final grade.

Both components (test and exam) are mandatory. The test and exam have a minimum grade of 8 points.

 In the supplementary and special exam periods, grading consists only of a final exam, which has a weight of 100% in the final grade.

Calculation formula of final grade

Normal Exam period: 50% Test + 50% Exam

Supplementary and Special exam period: 100% Exam

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

According to FLUP’s regulations.