International Business Course Programme Description
The Executive Programme Certificate in Managing International Business is a modular distance learning International Business Programme is Endorsed and Approved and Executive Certificate of Completion is Issued by Laurel University of High Point, North Carolina, USA and the Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM) United Kingdom
This course gives attention to the knowledge and skills needed to grow and sustain performance in an international business organization, whether a full company, a department, division or other strategic business unit within an existing organization. It addresses the common international business functions of market analysis, exporting, sourcing, direct foreign investment, and cross-cultural management
This course has 12 modules, each focusing on a unique topic with unique objectives for your knowledge, skill, and values. Modules are given different priority, and so are not always equal in length, difficulty, or grading weight. Failing a module will result in immediate repetition of that module.
This course is for corporate executives. In some ways, this course will be more demanding and academically rigorous than a traditional classroom or face to face course. It has been carefully engineered by a team of qualified university professors and experienced business executives to meet the needs of busy working professionals who require maximum flexibility in a market-relevant, academically rigorous education. It places a significant burden on the student to manage the study schedule and to master concepts, principles, practices and tools. Self-discipline and time management skills are therefore essential to successfully complete this course.
To enrol in this course, you must read this Course Description and the Course Introduction.
Entry Requirements
One of the following
- Senior Managers
- Managers
- Company Supervisors A recognised university foundation programme
- or be
- a middle or senior manager or specialist, with over 5 years of experience
- an Owner Manager wishing to develop and grow their organisation
- a Consultant with corporate clients.
Flexible Start Dates
Students can start the programme monthly each Year
Duration
10 to 14 Weeks.
Course Content
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| 1 | Introduction to the Course and the Learning Context § Learn How to Use the Course Materials § Learn the Course Contents § Learn the Resources Available § Pre-Test |
| 2 | Foundations of International Business (IB) § The Scope & Growth of International Business § Why International Business is Essential in American Companies § Building an IB Team § Organizations & Resources |
| 3 | Social & Cultural Context: Asia, Latin America § Culture & Society Differences § Asia & Latin America Comparisons § Resources |
| 4 | Assessing Markets § Developed and Developing Markets § Evaluating Opportunities § Resources |
| 5 | International Travel: Asia § International Business Travel Planning § Passports, Visas § Travel Mistakes & Cautions § Resources |
| 6 | Developing Business in Latin America; Women in IB § Mercosur § Argentina § Brazil § HTS § Resources |
| 7 | The Gulf States and the Middle East; Exporting § Oman § Iraq § Forms § Incoterms § Resources |
| 8 | Sourcing & Importing § Benefits of Sourcing Internationally § What to Outsource § Product Visas, Quotas § Country of Origin § Import Tariffs § Resources |
| 9 | Africa; Direct Foreign Investment § Nigerian Trade Show § Incentives for International Business § Investing in China § Investing Criteria |
| 10 | Dealing with Foreign Exchange (FX) § Understanding the Problems of Foreign Currencies § Types of Risks § Ways to Deal with FX Risks § Resources |
| 11 | Managing the Business § Centralization & Structure § Working with Nationals § Language § Infrastructure § Delays & Cost Overruns § Resources |
| 12 | Sustainability; Direct Foreign Investment § Sustainability Index § Terrorism and Political Unrest § Final Exam |
How This Course Is Graded
On an unannounced and unscheduled basis, students are asked questions by the Tutors, Lecturers and Instructors, the company department manager, the personal guide, the Human Resources Department and other students about various aspect of the learning experience. College Tutors, Lecturers and Instructors have access to data and summary reports in real-time, on-demand.
Grading standards for this course will be “P” for Pass, “M” for Merit and “D” for Distinction. As this course is based on continuous learning; Note that a student MAY NOT be able to proceed to a new module in this course without first demonstrating minimum competency before been allowed to proceed to the next module. Students and Tutors, Lecturers and Instructors have access to real-time performance assessments throughout this course.
Study Timetable
The International Business Management Course Unit along with the accompany modules typically takes about 10 to 14 weeks with continuous assessment and assignments. The complete course should take approximately 14 Weeks to complete.
Tutor Support
Following registration, our students will be allocated to a Tutor or Lecturer or Instructor to discuss your course work and give advice and guidance on assignments.
Study fees
£995 GBP
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