Kathmandu University School of Management
Course Syllabus
MBA/ EMBA Course Title | International Business Management | Course Code Number | | Credit hours | Two (2) | Course Objective | Main Objective | This course is designed to help students in developing better understanding about the international business system. The objective of the course can be divided into two major categories. 1) To provide in depth knowledge about international trading system and 2) To provide information about diverse and complex task performed in international business operations. This course aims in developing skills required by international business managers to perform well in international market. | Enabling Objectives | After completion of all the learning units and the requirements of the course, students will be able to: 1. Understand the economics and politics of international businesses and management. 2. Understand strategies and structures that firms adopt to compete effectively in international business environment. 3. To formulate functional aspects of international business. | Course Requirements | Students are expected to have basic understanding about the international business. They are required to know about the concept of international trade theories, international business environment (Political, economic, socio-cultural and Technological), different modes of entry into international businesses. Students are also expected to have basic idea about national polices related with international trade and investment implemented by Government of Nepal. | Learning Unit | Learning Unit OneNet contact hours – 2 | 1 Introduction to International business and Globalization 2.1 Concept of International business and its terminology 2.2 How international business differs from domestic business? 2.3 Concept of globalization and its