Global Growth StrategiesLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: YHIYH210
Credits
5 op
Teaching language
- English
Responsible person
- Murat Akpinar, Business
Objective
You understand the possibilities of internationalization to create new businesses and achieve firm growth. You know the key concepts and models of firm growth and internationalization, and you are able to apply them to analyze and design strategies for growing the company in international markets.
Content
Growth strategies, internationalization, market entry modes, internationalization strategies, exporting, foreign direct investments, franchising, licensing, mergers and acquisitions, platform strategy.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Sufficient 1: You understand the key concepts and models of firm growth and internationalization sufficiently but fail to attempt to use them to analyze and design strategies for growing a company in international markets. You have challenges to communicate your findings in oral and written in a structured form. There are issues in complying with JAMK reporting instructions.
Satisfactory 2: You understand the key concepts and models of firm growth and internationalization satisfactorily and attempt to use them to analyze and design strategies for growing a company in international markets. You are able to communicate your findings in oral and written form responsibly. There are some issues in complying with JAMK reporting instructions.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Good 3: You have a good understanding of the concepts and models of firm growth and internationalization and use them well to analyze and design strategies for growing a company in international markets. You are able to communicate your findings in oral and written form responsibly in a structured manner. There are some issues in complying with JAMK reporting instructions.
Ver good 4: You have a very good understanding of the concepts and models of firm growth and internationalization and use them innovatively to analyze and design strategies for growing a company in international markets. You are able to communicate your findings in oral and written form responsibly in a well-structured manner. There are minor issues in complying with JAMK reporting instructions.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
You have a thorough understanding of the concepts and models of firm growth and internationalization and apply them critically and to design innovative strategies for growing a company in international markets. You are able to communicate your findings in oral and written form responsibly and in a well-structured manner, complying fully with JAMK reporting instructions.
Materials
Articles and case materials to be provided by the course lecturer.
Enrollment
20.11.2023 - 04.01.2024
Timing
08.01.2024 - 20.05.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
RDI portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
Face-to-face
Unit
School of Business
Campus
Main Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 30
Degree programmes
- Master's Degree Programme in International Business Management
Teachers
- Murat Akpinar
Groups
-
ZJAYBB23S1Avoin AMK, lita, YAMK-polut, International Business Management
-
YBB23S1Master of Business Administration, DP in International Business Management
Objectives
You understand the possibilities of internationalization to create new businesses and achieve firm growth. You know the key concepts and models of firm growth and internationalization, and you are able to apply them to analyze and design strategies for growing the company in international markets.
Content
Growth strategies, internationalization, market entry modes, internationalization strategies, exporting, foreign direct investments, franchising, licensing, mergers and acquisitions, platform strategy.
Learning materials and recommended literature
Selected readings on firm growth:
1. Greiner, L. E. (1972). Evolution and revolution as organizations grow: A company's past has clues for management that are critical to future success. Harvard Business Review, July-August, 37-46.
2. Davidsson, P. (1991). Continued entrepreneurship: Ability, need, and opportunity as determinants of small firm growth. Journal of Business Venturing, 6(6), 405-429.
3. Akpinar, M. (2009). Internationalization vs. diversification: A study on the drivers of growth strategies. Journal of Global Business Issues, 3(2), 1-7.
4. McKelvie, A. & Wiklund, J. (2010). Advancing firm growth research: A focus on growth mode instead of growth rate. Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, 34(2), 261-288.
Selected readings on internationalization:
1. Kogut, B. & Zander, U. (1993). Knowledge of the firm and the evolutionary theory of the multinational corporation. Journal of International Business Studies, 24(4), 625-645.
2. Oviatt, B. M., & McDougall, P. P. (1994). Toward a theory of international new ventures. Journal of International Business Studies, 25(1), 45-64.
3. Ghemawat, P. (2001). Distance still matters: The hard reality of global expansion. Harvard Business Review, 79(8), 137-147.
4. Johanson, J., & Vahlne, J. E. (2009). The Uppsala internationalization process model revisited: From liability of foreignness to liability of outsidership. Journal of International Business Studies, 40(9), 1411-1431.
5. The Economist (2019). Slowbalisation: A new pattern of world commerce is becoming clearer - as are its costs. 430(9127), 11.
Teaching methods
Blended model.
Face-to-face learning: Lectures, case study discussions, group project presentations
Virtual learning: individual assignments, group projects
Practical training and working life connections
There is no internship.
Exam dates and retake possibilities
There is no exam.
Alternative completion methods
You have the right to apply for recognition of your studies if you have prior learning (e.g. university studies completed elsewhere) that can be accredited towards the degree you are currently completing.
The recognition of prior learning is possible in three primary ways: accreditation (replacement or inclusion), recognition of informal learning and studification. More precise info: JAMK Degree Regulations, section 17.
Student workload
Lectures 27 hours
Preparing for the lectures 48 hours
Group projects 54 hours
Individual assignments 6 hours
Content scheduling
4 contact days in spring semester 2024: 16.2 (14-20), 17.2 (09-14), 8.3 (14-20), and 9.3 (09-14)
Further information for students
Group projects, individual assignment, and active participation in class
Evaluation scale
0-5
Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
Sufficient 1: You understand the key concepts and models of firm growth and internationalization sufficiently but fail to attempt to use them to analyze and design strategies for growing a company in international markets. You have challenges to communicate your findings in oral and written in a structured form. There are issues in complying with JAMK reporting instructions.
Satisfactory 2: You understand the key concepts and models of firm growth and internationalization satisfactorily and attempt to use them to analyze and design strategies for growing a company in international markets. You are able to communicate your findings in oral and written form responsibly. There are some issues in complying with JAMK reporting instructions.
Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)
Good 3: You have a good understanding of the concepts and models of firm growth and internationalization and use them well to analyze and design strategies for growing a company in international markets. You are able to communicate your findings in oral and written form responsibly in a structured manner. There are some issues in complying with JAMK reporting instructions.
Ver good 4: You have a very good understanding of the concepts and models of firm growth and internationalization and use them innovatively to analyze and design strategies for growing a company in international markets. You are able to communicate your findings in oral and written form responsibly in a well-structured manner. There are minor issues in complying with JAMK reporting instructions.
Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)
You have a thorough understanding of the concepts and models of firm growth and internationalization and apply them critically and to design innovative strategies for growing a company in international markets. You are able to communicate your findings in oral and written form responsibly and in a well-structured manner, complying fully with JAMK reporting instructions.
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree
Enrollment
01.08.2023 - 24.08.2023
Timing
28.08.2023 - 19.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Face-to-face
Unit
School of Business
Campus
Main Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 50
Degree programmes
- Diploma in International Business Management
Teachers
- Tetiana Shcherbyna
Groups
-
HKV23KDIBMDiploma in International Business Management
-
HKV23SDIBMPost-Graduate Diploma in International Business Management
Objectives
You understand the possibilities of internationalization to create new businesses and achieve firm growth. You know the key concepts and models of firm growth and internationalization, and you are able to apply them to analyze and design strategies for growing the company in international markets.
Content
Growth strategies, internationalization, market entry modes, internationalization strategies, exporting, foreign direct investments, franchising, licensing, mergers and acquisitions, platform strategy.
Learning materials and recommended literature
Selected readings on firm growth:
1. Greiner, L. E. (1972). Evolution and revolution as organizations grow: A company's past has clues for management that are critical to future success. Harvard Business Review, July-August, 37-46.
2. Davidsson, P. (1991). Continued entrepreneurship: Ability, need, and opportunity as determinants of small firm growth. Journal of Business Venturing, 6(6), 405-429.
3. Akpinar, M. (2009). Internationalization vs. diversification: A study on the drivers of growth strategies. Journal of Global Business Issues, 3(2), 1-7.
4. McKelvie, A. & Wiklund, J. (2010). Advancing firm growth research: A focus on growth mode instead of growth rate. Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, 34(2), 261-288.
Selected readings on internationalization:
1. Kogut, B. & Zander, U. (1993). Knowledge of the firm and the evolutionary theory of the multinational corporation. Journal of International Business Studies, 24(4), 625-645.
2. Oviatt, B. M., & McDougall, P. P. (1994). Toward a theory of international new ventures. Journal of International Business Studies, 25(1), 45-64.
3. Ghemawat, P. (2001). Distance still matters: The hard reality of global expansion. Harvard Business Review, 79(8), 137-147.
4. Johanson, J., & Vahlne, J. E. (2009). The Uppsala internationalization process model revisited: From liability of foreignness to liability of outsidership. Journal of International Business Studies, 40(9), 1411-1431.
5. The Economist (2019). Slowbalisation: A new pattern of world commerce is becoming clearer - as are its costs. 430(9127), 11.
Teaching methods
Blended model.
Face-to-face learning: Lectures, case study discussions, group project presentations
Virtual learning: individual assignments, group project
Practical training and working life connections
The individual assignment will aim to develop operations at your work place.
Exam dates and retake possibilities
There is no exam. The individual assignment is due a month after the last contact session.
Alternative completion methods
You have the right to apply for recognition of your studies if you have prior learning (e.g. university studies completed elsewhere) that can be accredited towards the degree you are currently completing.
The recognition of prior learning is possible in three primary ways: accreditation (replacement or inclusion), recognition of informal learning and studification. More precise info: JAMK Degree Regulations, section 17.
Student workload
Lectures 27 hours
Preparing for the lectures 27 hours
Group project 27 hours
Individual assignment 54 hours
Content scheduling
4 contact days
Further information for students
Diploma in IBM students: 31
Exchange and Degree students: 19
Evaluation scale
0-5
Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
Sufficient 1: You understand the key concepts and models of firm growth and internationalization sufficiently but fail to attempt to use them to analyze and design strategies for growing a company in international markets. You have challenges to communicate your findings in oral and written in a structured form. There are issues in complying with JAMK reporting instructions.
Satisfactory 2: You understand the key concepts and models of firm growth and internationalization satisfactorily and attempt to use them to analyze and design strategies for growing a company in international markets. You are able to communicate your findings in oral and written form responsibly. There are some issues in complying with JAMK reporting instructions.
Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)
Good 3: You have a good understanding of the concepts and models of firm growth and internationalization and use them well to analyze and design strategies for growing a company in international markets. You are able to communicate your findings in oral and written form responsibly in a structured manner. There are some issues in complying with JAMK reporting instructions.
Ver good 4: You have a very good understanding of the concepts and models of firm growth and internationalization and use them innovatively to analyze and design strategies for growing a company in international markets. You are able to communicate your findings in oral and written form responsibly in a well-structured manner. There are minor issues in complying with JAMK reporting instructions.
Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)
You have a thorough understanding of the concepts and models of firm growth and internationalization and apply them critically and to design innovative strategies for growing a company in international markets. You are able to communicate your findings in oral and written form responsibly and in a well-structured manner, complying fully with JAMK reporting instructions.
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree
Enrollment
01.11.2022 - 05.01.2023
Timing
13.02.2023 - 23.04.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
RDI portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
Face-to-face
Unit
School of Business
Campus
Main Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 45
Degree programmes
- Master's Degree Programme in International Business Management
Teachers
- Murat Akpinar
Groups
-
ZJAYBB22S1Avoin AMK, lita, YAMK-polut, International Business Management
-
YBB22S1Master's Degree Programme in International Business
Objectives
You understand the possibilities of internationalization to create new businesses and achieve firm growth. You know the key concepts and models of firm growth and internationalization, and you are able to apply them to analyze and design strategies for growing the company in international markets.
Content
Growth strategies, internationalization, market entry modes, internationalization strategies, exporting, foreign direct investments, franchising, licensing, mergers and acquisitions, platform strategy.
Learning materials and recommended literature
Selected readings on firm growth:
1. Greiner, L. E. (1972). Evolution and revolution as organizations grow: A company's past has clues for management that are critical to future success. Harvard Business Review, July-August, 37-46.
2. Davidsson, P. (1991). Continued entrepreneurship: Ability, need, and opportunity as determinants of small firm growth. Journal of Business Venturing, 6(6), 405-429.
3. Akpinar, M. (2009). Internationalization vs. diversification: A study on the drivers of growth strategies. Journal of Global Business Issues, 3(2), 1-7.
4. McKelvie, A. & Wiklund, J. (2010). Advancing firm growth research: A focus on growth mode instead of growth rate. Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, 34(2), 261-288.
Selected readings on internationalization:
1. Kogut, B. & Zander, U. (1993). Knowledge of the firm and the evolutionary theory of the multinational corporation. Journal of International Business Studies, 24(4), 625-645.
2. Oviatt, B. M., & McDougall, P. P. (1994). Toward a theory of international new ventures. Journal of International Business Studies, 25(1), 45-64.
3. Ghemawat, P. (2001). Distance still matters: The hard reality of global expansion. Harvard Business Review, 79(8), 137-147.
4. Johanson, J., & Vahlne, J. E. (2009). The Uppsala internationalization process model revisited: From liability of foreignness to liability of outsidership. Journal of International Business Studies, 40(9), 1411-1431.
5. The Economist (2019). Slowbalisation: A new pattern of world commerce is becoming clearer - as are its costs. 430(9127), 11.
Teaching methods
Blended model.
Face-to-face learning: Lectures, case study discussions, group project presentations
Virtual learning: individual assignments, group project
Practical training and working life connections
The individual assignment will aim to develop operations at your work place.
Exam dates and retake possibilities
There is no exam. The individual assignment is due a month after the last contact session.
Alternative completion methods
You have the right to apply for recognition of your studies if you have prior learning (e.g. university studies completed elsewhere) that can be accredited towards the degree you are currently completing.
The recognition of prior learning is possible in three primary ways: accreditation (replacement or inclusion), recognition of informal learning and studification. More precise info: JAMK Degree Regulations, section 17.
Student workload
Lectures 27 hours
Preparing for the lectures 27 hours
Group project 27 hours
Individual assignment 54 hours
Content scheduling
4 contact days in 2023: 17.2 (14-20), 18.2 (09-14), 10.3 (14-20), and 11.3 (09-14)
Further information for students
Group project, individual assignment, case assignment, and active participation in class
Evaluation scale
0-5
Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
Sufficient 1: You understand the key concepts and models of firm growth and internationalization sufficiently but fail to attempt to use them to analyze and design strategies for growing a company in international markets. You have challenges to communicate your findings in oral and written in a structured form. There are issues in complying with JAMK reporting instructions.
Satisfactory 2: You understand the key concepts and models of firm growth and internationalization satisfactorily and attempt to use them to analyze and design strategies for growing a company in international markets. You are able to communicate your findings in oral and written form responsibly. There are some issues in complying with JAMK reporting instructions.
Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)
Good 3: You have a good understanding of the concepts and models of firm growth and internationalization and use them well to analyze and design strategies for growing a company in international markets. You are able to communicate your findings in oral and written form responsibly in a structured manner. There are some issues in complying with JAMK reporting instructions.
Ver good 4: You have a very good understanding of the concepts and models of firm growth and internationalization and use them innovatively to analyze and design strategies for growing a company in international markets. You are able to communicate your findings in oral and written form responsibly in a well-structured manner. There are minor issues in complying with JAMK reporting instructions.
Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)
You have a thorough understanding of the concepts and models of firm growth and internationalization and apply them critically and to design innovative strategies for growing a company in international markets. You are able to communicate your findings in oral and written form responsibly and in a well-structured manner, complying fully with JAMK reporting instructions.
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree
Timing
19.09.2022 - 21.12.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Face-to-face
Unit
School of Business
Campus
Main Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
5 - 50
Degree programmes
- Diploma in International Business Management
Teachers
- Shabnamjit Hundal
- Tetiana Shcherbyna
Groups
-
HKV22SDIBM1Diploma in International Business Management
-
HKV22KDIBM1Diploma in International Business Management
-
HKV22KDIBM2Diploma in International Business Management
Objectives
You understand the possibilities of internationalization to create new businesses and achieve firm growth. You know the key concepts and models of firm growth and internationalization, and you are able to apply them to analyze and design strategies for growing the company in international markets.
Content
Growth strategies, internationalization, market entry modes, internationalization strategies, exporting, foreign direct investments, franchising, licensing, mergers and acquisitions, platform strategy.
Learning materials and recommended literature
Selected readings on firm growth:
1. Greiner, L. E. (1972). Evolution and revolution as organizations grow: A company's past has clues for management that are critical to future success. Harvard Business Review, July-August, 37-46.
2. Davidsson, P. (1991). Continued entrepreneurship: Ability, need, and opportunity as determinants of small firm growth. Journal of Business Venturing, 6(6), 405-429.
3. Akpinar, M. (2009). Internationalization vs. diversification: A study on the drivers of growth strategies. Journal of Global Business Issues, 3(2), 1-7.
4. McKelvie, A. & Wiklund, J. (2010). Advancing firm growth research: A focus on growth mode instead of growth rate. Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, 34(2), 261-288.
Selected readings on internationalization:
1. Kogut, B. & Zander, U. (1993). Knowledge of the firm and the evolutionary theory of the multinational corporation. Journal of International Business Studies, 24(4), 625-645.
2. Oviatt, B. M., & McDougall, P. P. (1994). Toward a theory of international new ventures. Journal of International Business Studies, 25(1), 45-64.
3. Ghemawat, P. (2001). Distance still matters: The hard reality of global expansion. Harvard Business Review, 79(8), 137-147.
4. Johanson, J., & Vahlne, J. E. (2009). The Uppsala internationalization process model revisited: From liability of foreignness to liability of outsidership. Journal of International Business Studies, 40(9), 1411-1431.
5. The Economist (2019). Slowbalisation: A new pattern of world commerce is becoming clearer - as are its costs. 430(9127), 11.
Teaching methods
Blended model.
Face-to-face learning: Lectures, case study discussions, group project presentations
Virtual learning: individual assignments, group project
Practical training and working life connections
The individual assignment will aim to develop operations at your work place.
Exam dates and retake possibilities
There is no exam. The individual assignment is due a month after the last contact session.
Alternative completion methods
You have the right to apply for recognition of your studies if you have prior learning (e.g. university studies completed elsewhere) that can be accredited towards the degree you are currently completing.
The recognition of prior learning is possible in three primary ways: accreditation (replacement or inclusion), recognition of informal learning and studification. More precise info: JAMK Degree Regulations, section 17.
Student workload
Lectures 27 hours
Preparing for the lectures 27 hours
Group project 27 hours
Individual assignment 54 hours
Content scheduling
4 contact days
Further information for students
Open UAS: 10
Exchange students: 5
Evaluation scale
0-5
Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
Sufficient 1: You understand the key concepts and models of firm growth and internationalization sufficiently but fail to attempt to use them to analyze and design strategies for growing a company in international markets. You have challenges to communicate your findings in oral and written in a structured form. There are issues in complying with JAMK reporting instructions.
Satisfactory 2: You understand the key concepts and models of firm growth and internationalization satisfactorily and attempt to use them to analyze and design strategies for growing a company in international markets. You are able to communicate your findings in oral and written form responsibly. There are some issues in complying with JAMK reporting instructions.
Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)
Good 3: You have a good understanding of the concepts and models of firm growth and internationalization and use them well to analyze and design strategies for growing a company in international markets. You are able to communicate your findings in oral and written form responsibly in a structured manner. There are some issues in complying with JAMK reporting instructions.
Ver good 4: You have a very good understanding of the concepts and models of firm growth and internationalization and use them innovatively to analyze and design strategies for growing a company in international markets. You are able to communicate your findings in oral and written form responsibly in a well-structured manner. There are minor issues in complying with JAMK reporting instructions.
Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)
You have a thorough understanding of the concepts and models of firm growth and internationalization and apply them critically and to design innovative strategies for growing a company in international markets. You are able to communicate your findings in oral and written form responsibly and in a well-structured manner, complying fully with JAMK reporting instructions.
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree
Enrollment
16.08.2022 - 28.08.2022
Timing
19.09.2022 - 21.12.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Face-to-face
Unit
School of Business
Campus
Main Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
5 - 50
Degree programmes
- Diploma in International Business Management
Teachers
- Shabnamjit Hundal
- Tetiana Shcherbyna
Groups
-
HKV22SDIBM1Diploma in International Business Management
-
YBB22VSMaster's Degree Programme in International Business, vaihto-opiskelu/Exchange studies
-
HKV22KDIBM1Diploma in International Business Management
-
HKV22KDIBM2Diploma in International Business Management
Objectives
You understand the possibilities of internationalization to create new businesses and achieve firm growth. You know the key concepts and models of firm growth and internationalization, and you are able to apply them to analyze and design strategies for growing the company in international markets.
Content
Growth strategies, internationalization, market entry modes, internationalization strategies, exporting, foreign direct investments, franchising, licensing, mergers and acquisitions, platform strategy.
Learning materials and recommended literature
Selected readings on firm growth:
1. Greiner, L. E. (1972). Evolution and revolution as organizations grow: A company's past has clues for management that are critical to future success. Harvard Business Review, July-August, 37-46.
2. Davidsson, P. (1991). Continued entrepreneurship: Ability, need, and opportunity as determinants of small firm growth. Journal of Business Venturing, 6(6), 405-429.
3. Akpinar, M. (2009). Internationalization vs. diversification: A study on the drivers of growth strategies. Journal of Global Business Issues, 3(2), 1-7.
4. McKelvie, A. & Wiklund, J. (2010). Advancing firm growth research: A focus on growth mode instead of growth rate. Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, 34(2), 261-288.
Selected readings on internationalization:
1. Kogut, B. & Zander, U. (1993). Knowledge of the firm and the evolutionary theory of the multinational corporation. Journal of International Business Studies, 24(4), 625-645.
2. Oviatt, B. M., & McDougall, P. P. (1994). Toward a theory of international new ventures. Journal of International Business Studies, 25(1), 45-64.
3. Ghemawat, P. (2001). Distance still matters: The hard reality of global expansion. Harvard Business Review, 79(8), 137-147.
4. Johanson, J., & Vahlne, J. E. (2009). The Uppsala internationalization process model revisited: From liability of foreignness to liability of outsidership. Journal of International Business Studies, 40(9), 1411-1431.
5. The Economist (2019). Slowbalisation: A new pattern of world commerce is becoming clearer - as are its costs. 430(9127), 11.
Teaching methods
Blended model.
Face-to-face learning: Lectures, case study discussions, group project presentations
Virtual learning: individual assignments, group project
Practical training and working life connections
The individual assignment will aim to develop operations at your work place.
Exam dates and retake possibilities
There is no exam. The individual assignment is due a month after the last contact session.
Alternative completion methods
You have the right to apply for recognition of your studies if you have prior learning (e.g. university studies completed elsewhere) that can be accredited towards the degree you are currently completing.
The recognition of prior learning is possible in three primary ways: accreditation (replacement or inclusion), recognition of informal learning and studification. More precise info: JAMK Degree Regulations, section 17.
Student workload
Lectures 27 hours
Preparing for the lectures 27 hours
Group project 27 hours
Individual assignment 54 hours
Content scheduling
4 contact days
Further information for students
Diploma in IBM students: 31
Exchange and Degree students: 19
Evaluation scale
0-5
Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
Sufficient 1: You understand the key concepts and models of firm growth and internationalization sufficiently but fail to attempt to use them to analyze and design strategies for growing a company in international markets. You have challenges to communicate your findings in oral and written in a structured form. There are issues in complying with JAMK reporting instructions.
Satisfactory 2: You understand the key concepts and models of firm growth and internationalization satisfactorily and attempt to use them to analyze and design strategies for growing a company in international markets. You are able to communicate your findings in oral and written form responsibly. There are some issues in complying with JAMK reporting instructions.
Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)
Good 3: You have a good understanding of the concepts and models of firm growth and internationalization and use them well to analyze and design strategies for growing a company in international markets. You are able to communicate your findings in oral and written form responsibly in a structured manner. There are some issues in complying with JAMK reporting instructions.
Ver good 4: You have a very good understanding of the concepts and models of firm growth and internationalization and use them innovatively to analyze and design strategies for growing a company in international markets. You are able to communicate your findings in oral and written form responsibly in a well-structured manner. There are minor issues in complying with JAMK reporting instructions.
Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)
You have a thorough understanding of the concepts and models of firm growth and internationalization and apply them critically and to design innovative strategies for growing a company in international markets. You are able to communicate your findings in oral and written form responsibly and in a well-structured manner, complying fully with JAMK reporting instructions.
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree
Enrollment
16.08.2022 - 28.08.2022
Timing
19.09.2022 - 21.12.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Face-to-face
Unit
School of Business
Campus
Main Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
5 - 50
Degree programmes
- Diploma in International Business Management
Teachers
- Shabnamjit Hundal
- Tetiana Shcherbyna
Groups
-
YBB22VSMaster's Degree Programme in International Business, vaihto-opiskelu/Exchange studies
-
HKV22SDIBM2Diploma in International Business Management
Objectives
You understand the possibilities of internationalization to create new businesses and achieve firm growth. You know the key concepts and models of firm growth and internationalization, and you are able to apply them to analyze and design strategies for growing the company in international markets.
Content
Growth strategies, internationalization, market entry modes, internationalization strategies, exporting, foreign direct investments, franchising, licensing, mergers and acquisitions, platform strategy.
Learning materials and recommended literature
Selected readings on firm growth:
1. Greiner, L. E. (1972). Evolution and revolution as organizations grow: A company's past has clues for management that are critical to future success. Harvard Business Review, July-August, 37-46.
2. Davidsson, P. (1991). Continued entrepreneurship: Ability, need, and opportunity as determinants of small firm growth. Journal of Business Venturing, 6(6), 405-429.
3. Akpinar, M. (2009). Internationalization vs. diversification: A study on the drivers of growth strategies. Journal of Global Business Issues, 3(2), 1-7.
4. McKelvie, A. & Wiklund, J. (2010). Advancing firm growth research: A focus on growth mode instead of growth rate. Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, 34(2), 261-288.
Selected readings on internationalization:
1. Kogut, B. & Zander, U. (1993). Knowledge of the firm and the evolutionary theory of the multinational corporation. Journal of International Business Studies, 24(4), 625-645.
2. Oviatt, B. M., & McDougall, P. P. (1994). Toward a theory of international new ventures. Journal of International Business Studies, 25(1), 45-64.
3. Ghemawat, P. (2001). Distance still matters: The hard reality of global expansion. Harvard Business Review, 79(8), 137-147.
4. Johanson, J., & Vahlne, J. E. (2009). The Uppsala internationalization process model revisited: From liability of foreignness to liability of outsidership. Journal of International Business Studies, 40(9), 1411-1431.
5. The Economist (2019). Slowbalisation: A new pattern of world commerce is becoming clearer - as are its costs. 430(9127), 11.
Teaching methods
Blended model.
Face-to-face learning: Lectures, case study discussions, group project presentations
Virtual learning: individual assignments, group project
Practical training and working life connections
The individual assignment will aim to develop operations at your work place.
Exam dates and retake possibilities
There is no exam. The individual assignment is due a month after the last contact session.
Alternative completion methods
You have the right to apply for recognition of your studies if you have prior learning (e.g. university studies completed elsewhere) that can be accredited towards the degree you are currently completing.
The recognition of prior learning is possible in three primary ways: accreditation (replacement or inclusion), recognition of informal learning and studification. More precise info: JAMK Degree Regulations, section 17.
Student workload
Lectures 27 hours
Preparing for the lectures 27 hours
Group project 27 hours
Individual assignment 54 hours
Content scheduling
4 contact days
Further information for students
Diploma in IBM students: 39
Exchange and Degree students: 11
Evaluation scale
0-5
Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
Sufficient 1: You understand the key concepts and models of firm growth and internationalization sufficiently but fail to attempt to use them to analyze and design strategies for growing a company in international markets. You have challenges to communicate your findings in oral and written in a structured form. There are issues in complying with JAMK reporting instructions.
Satisfactory 2: You understand the key concepts and models of firm growth and internationalization satisfactorily and attempt to use them to analyze and design strategies for growing a company in international markets. You are able to communicate your findings in oral and written form responsibly. There are some issues in complying with JAMK reporting instructions.
Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)
Good 3: You have a good understanding of the concepts and models of firm growth and internationalization and use them well to analyze and design strategies for growing a company in international markets. You are able to communicate your findings in oral and written form responsibly in a structured manner. There are some issues in complying with JAMK reporting instructions.
Ver good 4: You have a very good understanding of the concepts and models of firm growth and internationalization and use them innovatively to analyze and design strategies for growing a company in international markets. You are able to communicate your findings in oral and written form responsibly in a well-structured manner. There are minor issues in complying with JAMK reporting instructions.
Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)
You have a thorough understanding of the concepts and models of firm growth and internationalization and apply them critically and to design innovative strategies for growing a company in international markets. You are able to communicate your findings in oral and written form responsibly and in a well-structured manner, complying fully with JAMK reporting instructions.
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree
Enrollment
01.11.2021 - 28.02.2022
Timing
13.02.2022 - 23.04.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
4 op
RDI portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
20 % Face-to-face, 80 % Online learning
Unit
School of Business
Campus
Main Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 45
Degree programmes
- Master's Degree Programme in International Business Management
Teachers
- Murat Akpinar
Groups
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YBB22VKMaster's Degree Programme in International Business, vaihto-opiskelu/Exchange studies
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YBB21S1Master's Degree Programme in International Business
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ZJA21SHYBAvoin amk, lita, YAMK-polku, International Business Management
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ZJA22KHAvoin AMK, lita
Objectives
You understand the possibilities of internationalization to create new businesses and achieve firm growth. You know the key concepts and models of firm growth and internationalization, and you are able to apply them to analyze and design strategies for growing the company in international markets.
Content
Growth strategies, internationalization, market entry modes, internationalization strategies, exporting, foreign direct investments, franchising, licensing, mergers and acquisitions, platform strategy.
Learning materials and recommended literature
Selected readings on firm growth:
1. Greiner, L. E. (1972). Evolution and revolution as organizations grow: A company's past has clues for management that are critical to future success. Harvard Business Review, July-August, 37-46.
2. Davidsson, P. (1991). Continued entrepreneurship: Ability, need, and opportunity as determinants of small firm growth. Journal of Business Venturing, 6(6), 405-429.
3. Akpinar, M. (2009). Internationalization vs. diversification: A study on the drivers of growth strategies. Journal of Global Business Issues, 3(2), 1-7.
4. McKelvie, A. & Wiklund, J. (2010). Advancing firm growth research: A focus on growth mode instead of growth rate. Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, 34(2), 261-288.
Selected readings on internationalization:
1. Kogut, B. & Zander, U. (1993). Knowledge of the firm and the evolutionary theory of the multinational corporation. Journal of International Business Studies, 24(4), 625-645.
2. Oviatt, B. M., & McDougall, P. P. (1994). Toward a theory of international new ventures. Journal of International Business Studies, 25(1), 45-64.
3. Ghemawat, P. (2001). Distance still matters: The hard reality of global expansion. Harvard Business Review, 79(8), 137-147.
4. Johanson, J., & Vahlne, J. E. (2009). The Uppsala internationalization process model revisited: From liability of foreignness to liability of outsidership. Journal of International Business Studies, 40(9), 1411-1431.
5. The Economist (2019). Slowbalisation: A new pattern of world commerce is becoming clearer - as are its costs. 430(9127), 11.
Teaching methods
Blended model.
Face-to-face learning: Lectures, case study discussions, group project presentations
Virtual learning: individual assignments, group project
Practical training and working life connections
The individual assignment will aim to develop operations at your work place.
Exam dates and retake possibilities
There is no exam. The individual assignment is due a month after the last contact session.
Alternative completion methods
You have the right to apply for recognition of your studies if you have prior learning (e.g. university studies completed elsewhere) that can be accredited towards the degree you are currently completing.
The recognition of prior learning is possible in three primary ways: accreditation (replacement or inclusion), recognition of informal learning and studification. More precise info: JAMK Degree Regulations, section 17.
Student workload
Lectures 27 hours
Preparing for the lectures 27 hours
Group project 27 hours
Individual assignment 54 hours
Content scheduling
4 contact days in 2022: 18.2 (14-20), 19.2 (09-14), 11.3 (14-20), and 12.3 (09-14)
Further information for students
Open UAS: 10
Exchange students: 5
Evaluation scale
0-5
Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
Sufficient 1: You understand the key concepts and models of firm growth and internationalization sufficiently but fail to attempt to use them to analyze and design strategies for growing a company in international markets. You have challenges to communicate your findings in oral and written in a structured form. There are issues in complying with JAMK reporting instructions.
Satisfactory 2: You understand the key concepts and models of firm growth and internationalization satisfactorily and attempt to use them to analyze and design strategies for growing a company in international markets. You are able to communicate your findings in oral and written form responsibly. There are some issues in complying with JAMK reporting instructions.
Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)
Good 3: You have a good understanding of the concepts and models of firm growth and internationalization and use them well to analyze and design strategies for growing a company in international markets. You are able to communicate your findings in oral and written form responsibly in a structured manner. There are some issues in complying with JAMK reporting instructions.
Ver good 4: You have a very good understanding of the concepts and models of firm growth and internationalization and use them innovatively to analyze and design strategies for growing a company in international markets. You are able to communicate your findings in oral and written form responsibly in a well-structured manner. There are minor issues in complying with JAMK reporting instructions.
Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)
You have a thorough understanding of the concepts and models of firm growth and internationalization and apply them critically and to design innovative strategies for growing a company in international markets. You are able to communicate your findings in oral and written form responsibly and in a well-structured manner, complying fully with JAMK reporting instructions.
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree