International Business - Study Abroad (5op)

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The objective of the course is to give an overview of international business management concepts and practices. The course will explore the cultural, political, and the technological environment in which MNCs operate across national boundaries, and the impact of the environment on the functional areas of marketing, human resource management and global sourcing. A special attention will be given to some of the current issues in international business, including the issues of sustainable development, emerging markets, impact of globalization, and corporate social responsibility. Throughout the course students will be exposed to comparative analysis of practices among MNCS from different countries.

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Code for MTSU students: MGMT/MKT 4840 and MGMT 5840
Code for JAMK students: TWZZ0120
Credits for JAMK students: 5 ECTS
Evaluation: Pass/failed
Study Classrooms at JAMK: G208 and F211

Main teacher of the course: Dr. Kim Sokoya, Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN, USA, Kim.Sokoya@mtsu.edu
Coordinator of the course: Mrs. Anneli Kakko, JAMK University of Applied Sciences, +358400719531, anneli.kakko@jamk.fi

Course Description: International Business, The Course is designed to give an overview of International Business management concepts and practices. The course will explore the cultural, political and the technological environment in which multinational companies operate across national boundaries. Special attention will be given to some of the current issues in International Business, including Sustainable Development, emerging markets, globalization and corporate social responsibility. Students will be exposed to comparative analysis of practices among MNCs from different countries.

Monday, May 12
9-9:15 am Opening of the MTSU Summer School by Dr. Jaakko Fonselius, Head of Mechanical Engineering
9:15-10 am Campus Orientation and Finland-Jyväskylä-JAMK presentation at G208, Anneli Kakko
10-12 am International Trade Theory, Political and Legal Environment of IB at G208, Kim Sokoya
12-1 pm Lunch Break
1-4 pm International Trade Theory, Political and Legal Environment of IB at G208, Kim Sokoya

Tuesday, May 13
9-12 am Globalization of Business, Foreign Direct Investment at G208, Kim Sokoya
12-1 pm Lunch Break
1-4 pm Globalization of Business, Foreign Direct Investment at G208, Kim Sokoya

Wednesday, May 14
9-12 am Regional Integration, WTO and European Perspective at G208, Kim Sokoya
12-1 pm Lunch Break
1-4 pm Regional Integration, WTO and European Perspective at G208, Kim Sokoya

Thursday, May 15
9-12 am Exchange Rates at G208, Kim Sokoya
12-1 pm Lunch Break
1-4 pm Exchange Rates at G208, Kim Sokoya

Friday, May 16
9-12 am Test 1 at F211, Kim Sokoya
12-1 pm Lunch Break

Tuesday, May 20
9-11:30 am Finnish Companies and International Business at G208, Pasi Ahonen
11:30 am Lunch Break
12:30 pm Journey to Keljo, Moventas, Anneli Kakko
1:00-4.00 pm Company visit to Moventas; Main host: Dr. Esa Niemi
about 4 pm Journey back to Jyväskylä, JAMK

Wednesday, May 21
9-12 am Collaborative Strategies at G208, Kim Sokoya
12-1 pm Lunch Break
1-4 pm Collaborative Strategies at G208, Kim Sokoya

Thursday, May 22
9-12 am Emerging Markets and Globalization at G208, Kim Sokoya
12-1 pm Lunch Break
1-4 pm Emerging Markets and Globalization at G208, Kim Sokoya

Friday, May 23
9-12 am Global Financial Markets at G208, Kim Sokoya
12-1 pm Lunch Break
1 pm Journey to Rautpohja, Anneli Kakko
1:30-4 pm Company visit to Valmet; Main host: Mr. Jose Niininen
about 4 pm Journey back to JAMK

Monday, May 26
9-12 am Economics of Sustainable Development at G208, Kim Sokoya
12-1 pm Lunch Break
1-4 pm Economics of Sustainable Development at G208, Kim Sokoya

Tuesday, May 27
8:00 am Journey to Suolahti, Anneli Kakko
9:00-11:30 am Company visit to Valtra (part of Agco company); Main host: Jarkko Hirvonen
11:30 am Journey back to Jyväskylä
1:30-4:00 pm Global Operations Management at G208, Kim Sokoya

Wednesday, May 28
9-12 am Test 2 at F211, Kim Sokoya
12-1 pm Lunch Break

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