Module Details

Module Code: MGMT6043
Title: Intro to Global Business
Long Title: Intro to Global Business
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2022/23 ( September 2022 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 3450 - Business & Management
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: This module introduces students to the forces shaping global business. The module examines the nature of global business, globalisation and the macro-environmental forces affecting businesses around the world.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Explain the nature and rationale behind the internationalisation of firms.
LO2 Discuss the impact of globalisation on business.
LO3 Describe the macro-environmental forces affecting global business.
LO4 Examine ethics and social responsibility in an international context.
LO5 Review case studies highlighting good and bad business practice in global business.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
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Indicative Content
Introduction to Global Business
Nature and significance of global business, opportunities and challenges, reasons for internationalisation, entry strategies, emerging and developed markets.
Globalisation
Drivers of globalisation, opportunities and threats, global institutions.
Macro-environmental Forces
Business environment: Political and legal forces - political stability, risk, differing legal frameworks; Economic forces - economic integration and trading blocs; Cultural forces - values, beliefs, language, religion, education.
Ethics and Social Responsibility
Ethical behaviour, code of ethics, corporate social responsibility, corruption.
Case Studies
Students will review case studies highlighting issues involved in global business.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 50
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,5
Assessment Description
Written Report, e.g. discuss the impact of various macro-environmental forces on a firm involved in global business.
Assessment Type Multiple Choice Questions % of Total Mark 50
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
In-class assessment of theory covered.
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Class based instruction Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Self-directed study Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Class based instruction Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Self-directed study Every Week 5.00 5
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • John J. Wild, Kenneth L. Wild. (2019), International Business: The Challenges of Globalization, Global Edition, 9th. Pearson, [ISBN: 9781292262253].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Charles W. L. Hill. (2023), International Business: Competing in the Global Marketplace, 14th. McGraw Hill, [ISBN: 9781260387544].
  • Ricky W. Griffin and Michael W. Pustay. (2020), International Business: A Managerial Perspective, 9th. Pearson, [ISBN: 9781292313733].
  • Michael Geringer and Jeanne McNett. (2023), International Business, 3rd. McGraw Hill, [ISBN: 9781264067527].
  • Charles W. L. Hill and G. Tomas M. Hult. (2020), Global Business Today, 11th. McGraw Hill, [ISBN: 9781260088373].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_BIBLA_8 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in International Business with Language 1 Mandatory
CR_BGBPS_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Global Business and Pilot Studies 1 Mandatory