MSc Management and Information Systems: Change and Development (Distance Learning) / Course details
Year of entry: 2024
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Course unit details:
International Management
| Unit code | MGDI71030 |
|---|---|
| Credit rating | 15 |
| Unit level | FHEQ level 7 – master's degree or fourth year of an integrated master's degree |
| Teaching period(s) | Semester 1 |
| Offered by | Global Development Institute |
| Available as a free choice unit? | Yes |
Overview
Syllabus
1. Management and managerial functions and role
2. Globalization: International management and its environment
3. Process of internationalization
4. International strategic management
5. Organizing international operations
6. International strategic alliance
7. International Human Resource Management Recruitment and Selection
8. Developing and paying international managers and employers
Pre/co-requisites
Aims
' To learn about the theory and practice of international management
- To develop understanding of factors impinging on managing international organizations
- To develop analytical and conceptual skills pertaining to international management
- To develop knowledge of international strategic alliances
- To develop knowledge of different management systems around the world
Learning outcomes
After completing the course unit students should be able to give a critical account of
- the nature and context of international management
- international management practices
- the environment of international organizations and how it impacts on their effectiveness
- international strategic alliances such as joint ventures
- different management systems around the world
Teaching and learning methods
Distance Learning Mode including weekly online tutorials
Assessment methods
One 3,500 word essay (90%)
Tutorial participation (max 10%)
- Student must engage with minimum of 4/8 tutorials, including at least 1 synchronous tutorial (5%)
- Student must engage with minimum of 6/8 tutorials, including at least 1 synchronous tutorial (10%)
Re-sit Assessment: One 3,500 word essay (100%)
Recommended reading
Course unit textbook
Luthans, Fred and Jonathan P. Doh (2009), International Management: Culture, Strategy and Behaviour (7th edition), New York: McGraw-Hill)
Additional notes
Information
MGDI Programmes on which course unit is offered:
MSc Human Resource Management and Development (via Distance Learning) and MSc Management and Information Systems: Change and Development (via Distance Learning)