MAE18 International Trade

University College Prague – University of International Relations and Institute of Hospitality Management and Economics, Ltd.
Summer 2014
Extent and Intensity
2/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
JUDr. Ing. Miroslav Okrouhlý, M.Sc. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. Ing. Lenka Turnerová, CSc.
University College Prague – University of International Relations and Institute of Hospitality Management and Economics, Ltd.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The course MGE01 has been designed to introduce students to key dimensions of international business and trade. It covers the issues of globalization, effects of political, cultural, legal and economic differences in world trade, international trade theory, government influence on the world trade pattern, the international monetary system, various forms of international business organizations and economic integration. It discusses the methods used in international trade such as exporting, importing, joint ventures and foreign direct investmment. • • The course introduces students to the international perspective of business environment reflecting the fact that managers must adapt their approaches to take account of the strong international competition, which is increasingly apparent in today's globalized world. • • Upon completion of the course, students should be able to appreciate the nature of international business and impact of globalization, understand the issues of cross-national economic cooperation and analyze international business strategies. Students will acquire knowledge of the determinants of trade, direct investment and various forms of collaborative arrangements.
Syllabus
  • 1.Globalization • 2.Environments Facing Business • 3.Theories of International Trade • 4.Governments and International Trade • 5.International Trade Agreements & Economic Integration • 6.Export and Import, International Marketing • 7.Investment and Joint Ventures • 8.International Finance, Foreign Exchange Markets, FX Rates • 9.Strategy of International Business • 10.Organization of International Business
Literature
    required literature
  • DANIELS, John D., Lee H. RADEBAUGH and Daniel P. SULLIVAN. International Business. Fourteenth Edition. United Kingdom, USA: Pearson Education Limited, 2013, 888 pp. ISBN 978-0-273-76695-7. info
    recommended literature
  • HILL, Charles W.L. International Business. 8e. United Kingdom: Business And Economics, 2010, 752 pp. ISBN 978-0-07-813719-8. info
Teaching methods
Teaching methods: Lectures, individual preparation, written test Workload: Lectures (26 hrs), Individual prepar. (26 hrs); Total: 52 hrs
Assessment methods
Assessment methods: • Oral Exam
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
Note related to how often the course is taught: KS: 4|4|4, celkem 12.
The course is also listed under the following terms summer 2016, summer 2017, summer 2018, summer 2021, summer 2022, summer 2023, summer 2024.
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