Module Information sm9533 International Business: Growth Strategies and Resourcing What will I learn on this module?

How will I be supported academically on this module?

The directed activities you undertake on the module are designed to ensure that you and the lecturing staff are the co-creators of knowledge. The will encourage you to create an active and self-directed learning experience, which will allow you to take responsibility for your own learning, whilst still having a high level of support.

Support will be provided to you by a member of academic staff leading the module and providing the lecture input. A small team of academic staff will be allocated to seminar groups. They will be able to provide a closer and more focused support.

Your module is supported by an e-learning portal, which houses the teaching and learning plan, lecture materials, workshop and seminar exercises, current and previous assessment information, and details of additional resources. 

You will be provided with a wide-ranging electronic reading list that comprises of various academic reports, conference papers and journal articles that showcase the application of various issues and topics presented in the module.


What will I be expected to read on this module?

All modules at Northumbria include a range of reading materials that students are expected to engage with. The reading list for this module can be found at: http://readinglists.northumbria.ac.uk

(Reading List service online guide for academic staff this containing contact details for the Reading List team - http://library.northumbria.ac.uk/readinglists)


What will I be expected to achieve?

Knowledge & Understanding: 

* Explain and analyse how international growth and resourcing are managed and controlled. (MLO1)

* Understand and apply the role of international business decision making in context of governance, financing and working capital management. (MLO2)

Intellectual / Professional skills & abilities:
* Explore and assess the issues faced by international companies when seeking to alliance, acquire or grow organically. This includes the issue of investments decisions and of raising capital in global markets. (MLO3)

Personal Values Attributes (Global / Cultural awareness, Ethics, Curiosity) (PVA):

* Apply professional and business ethical dimensions when making decisions. (MLO4)