The aim of this course is to provide you with an insight into the theories of international trade and investment and the practice of firms operating across international borders.
The internationalisation of national economies and business operations, and other international aspects of society have become a major development in the late twentieth century and have triggered off processes which are likely to continue in the new millennium.
During your studies of this course, you will enhance your understanding of the processes and mechanisms of internationalisation and their impact on organisations operating in national and international markets.
The course will help you to understand developments in the environment that have influenced the internationalisation of business and will enable you to think strategically and develop and design creative and appropriate strategies to respond to international pressures and challenges.
On successful completion of your course, you will receive a Stonebridge Associated Colleges Certificate of Completion.
Your course certificate will also state the number of CPD points/hours the course is eligible for.
There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.
All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before certification can be ordered.
*You will have access to the course for 24 months.
Unit 1
Globalisation, Regional Integration and Nation States
Unit 2
International Trade: Theory, Policy and the Trading Firm
Unit 3
Foreign Direct Investment
Unit 4
Strategy and Structure in International Business
Unit 5
Business Operations: Manufacturing, Materials Management, R&D and Marketing
Unit 6
Business Operations: HRM, Accounting and Financial Management
Assessment Method
After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.
Course Text
For this course you will be required to purchase the textbook:
Hill C W L (1999) International Business: Competing in the Global Marketplace, third edition, Boston: Irwin McGraw-Hill.
What's Included
The aim of this course is to provide you with an insight into the theories of international trade and investment and the practice of firms operating across international borders.
The internationalisation of national economies and business operations, and other international aspects of society have become a major development in the late twentieth century and have triggered off processes which are likely to continue in the new millennium.
During your studies of this course, you will enhance your understanding of the processes and mechanisms of internationalisation and their impact on organisations operating in national and international markets.
The course will help you to understand developments in the environment that have influenced the internationalisation of business and will enable you to think strategically and develop and design creative and appropriate strategies to respond to international pressures and challenges.
On completion of your course, you will receive a certificate:
International Business Diploma issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges, to view a sample of the college’s award, please click here.
On completion of this course you will be eligible to join the following Professional Associations(s):
On successful completion of your course your qualification is awarded. You will receive an attractively presented Diploma or Certificate issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges, this will also allow you to use the letters SAC. Dip. or SAC. Cert. after your name.
Stonebridge Associated Colleges is one of the leading (and biggest) distance education colleges in the U.K and internationally. We have many thousands of students studying with us at any one time from locations all over the world. Our diplomas will always count towards your future, and will improve your prospects of future employment or higher level study etc. by proving that you have studied to a certain level, that you have proficiency in your chosen subjects and that you are interested in your field of choice. Education is always an investment in your future and you will find this to be the case with our qualifications in your jurisdiction.
Unit 1
Globalisation, Regional Integration and Nation States
Unit 2
International Trade: Theory, Policy and the Trading Firm
Unit 3
Foreign Direct Investment
Unit 4
Strategy and Structure in International Business
Unit 5
Business Operations: Manufacturing, Materials Management, R&D and Marketing
Unit 6
Business Operations: HRM, Accounting and Financial Management
Assessment Method
After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.
Course Text
For this course you will be required to purchase the textbook:
Hill C W L (1999) International Business: Competing in the Global Marketplace, third edition, Boston: Irwin McGraw-Hill.
What's Included
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