Syllabus

Title
1856 ExInt I: Models of Internationalization (Group 3)
Instructors
Univ.Prof. Dr. Alexander Mohr, Dr. Can Tihanyi
Contact details
Type
PI
Weekly hours
2
Language of instruction
Englisch
Registration
10/29/19 to 11/04/19
Registration via LPIS
Notes to the course
Subject(s) Master Programs
Dates
Day Date Time Room
Tuesday 11/05/19 08:30 AM - 12:30 PM TC.2.02
Wednesday 11/06/19 09:00 AM - 01:00 PM TC.2.02
Thursday 11/07/19 09:00 AM - 01:00 PM TC.2.01
Thursday 11/14/19 09:00 AM - 01:00 PM D1.1.078
Thursday 11/21/19 08:30 AM - 12:30 PM D1.1.078
Tuesday 11/26/19 09:00 AM - 01:00 PM EA.5.030
Thursday 11/28/19 11:00 AM - 03:00 PM TC.2.01
Wednesday 12/04/19 09:00 AM - 11:30 AM D1.1.078
Tuesday 12/10/19 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM TC.2.02
Contents

This course aims at providing students with a fundamental and comprehensive understanding of various models and theories used to capture and explain the internationalisation of firms, particularly albeit not exclusively, the internationalisation of small- and medium-sized enterprises. The course aims to develop students ability to relate theoretical models and frameworks to real-life, practical problems. In order to achieve this, the theoretical readings will be complemented by in-depth work on case studies.

 

Learning outcomes

On completion of this course, the participants should be able to

- explain the internationalisation of firms on the basis of commonly used theoretical models and frameworks.

- develop fundamental strategies for firm internationalisation and assess their relevance and usefulness to explain the internationalisation of small- and medium-sized enterprises.

Additionally, participants will develop their ability to

- understand and present the historical development of firm internationalisation

- identify the effects of increasing globalisation on various facets of economic activity and discuss these effects in the context of the internationalisation of small- and medium-sized enterprises

- discuss the particular role of Austrian firms in the world economy

Finally, these course helps students in

- selecting and critically assessing the usefulness of theoretical models and frameworks to solve practically-relevant problems

- developing their ability to succinctly and convincingly present potential solutions for practically-relevant problems based on existing theory

- fostering their ability to provide and deal with constructive criticism.

Attendance requirements

Students can be absent at a maximum of one (1) of the first five (5) units.

Teaching/learning method(s)

The course consists of lectures on key topics, as well as group presentations and discussions. Active participation and interaction is strongly encouraged.

- the course aims to develop the autonomous and team-based development and presentation of analyses and recommendation of internationalisation strategies

- the course supports the application of knowledge to practically-relevant managerial problems

Assessment

The assessment of the course consists of three elements.

- active participation in class (15%)

- Presentation I (25%)

- Presentation II (25%)

- Final exam: (35%) (please note that a fail mark in the exam cannot be compensated for with any of the other parts of the course assessment).

Prerequisites for participation and waiting lists

none

Availability of lecturer(s)
Alexander Mohr: alexander.mohr@wu.ac.at
Unit details
Unit Date Contents
1 05.11.2019

08:30-12:30 (with group 2+3)

2 06.11.2019

09:00-13:00 (with group 2+3)

3 07.11.2019

09:00-13:00 (with group 2+3)

4 14.11.2019

09:00-13:00

5 21.11.2019

08:30-12:30

6 28.11.2019

09:00-13:00

7 04.12.2019

09:00-11:30

8 05.12.2019

08:30-12:30 (with group 2+3)

9 10.12.2019

09:00-12:00

Exam (with group 2+3)

Last edited: 2019-10-21



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