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Global Growth Strategies (5 op)

Toteutuksen tunnus: YHIYH210-3009

Toteutuksen perustiedot


Ilmoittautumisaika
20.11.2023 - 04.01.2024
Ilmoittautuminen toteutukselle on päättynyt.
Ajoitus
08.01.2024 - 20.05.2024
Toteutus on päättynyt.
Opintopistemäärä
5 op
Lähiosuus
5 op
TKI-osuus
2 op
Toteutustapa
Lähiopetus
Yksikkö
Liiketoimintayksikkö
Toimipiste
Pääkampus
Opetuskielet
englanti
Paikat
0 - 30
Koulutus
Master's Degree Programme in International Business Management
Opettajat
Murat Akpinar
Ryhmät
ZJAYBB23S1
Avoin AMK, lita, YAMK-polut, International Business Management
YBB23S1
Master of Business Administration, DP in International Business Management
Opintojakso
YHIYH210

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Pe 08.03.2024 klo 14:00 - 20:00
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Global Growth Strategies YHIYH210-3009
R35D148 Business cafe (aik)
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Arviointiasteikko

0-5

Sisällön jaksotus

4 contact days in spring semester 2024: 16.2 (14-20), 17.2 (09-14), 8.3 (14-20), and 9.3 (09-14)

Tavoitteet

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.

Sisältö

Growth strategies, internationalization, market entry modes, internationalization strategies, exporting, foreign direct investments, franchising, licensing, mergers and acquisitions, platform strategy.

Oppimateriaalit

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.

Opetusmenetelmät

Blended model.
Face-to-face learning: Lectures, case study discussions, group project presentations
Virtual learning: individual assignments, group projects

Harjoittelu- ja työelämäyhteistyö

There is no internship.

Tenttien ajankohdat ja uusintamahdollisuudet

There is no exam.

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

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.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

Lectures 27 hours
Preparing for the lectures 48 hours
Group projects 54 hours
Individual assignments 6 hours

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (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.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (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.

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (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.

Esitietovaatimukset

Bachelor's degree

Lisätiedot

Avoin amk 5 (sis. max-määrään)

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