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Overview
The International Business Strategy and Development course from UCL Summer School integrates three core themes: international business, offering conceptual foundations in globalisation, internationalisation, and extroversion; strategy, focusing on when, where, and how strategic thinking should be applied globally; and business development, introducing practical models and frameworks for implementing international strategies.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the module, students will have:
- Identified the key drivers of international business and assessed their differential impacts on firms.
- Explained the basic theories of international business and critically examined their relevance to contemporary global business.
- Identified international business strategies suitable per case on the type of business, goals and objectives.
- Identified business development practices to support international business strategies.
- Integrated the disciplines of business strategy and business development for international business management.
- Debated critically and respectfully.
- Delivered arguments orally and in writing.
- Worked collaboratively on a group presentation.
- Understood and expressed the value of a study abroad experience in developing an academic and professional career pathway.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Globalisation eras: history, drivers, and forces; Globalisation 1.0–3.0; theories of Friedman, Ghemawat, Krugman, Stiglitz
- Multinational enterprises: types and characteristics; Integration–Responsiveness Framework
- International landscape tools: GAGE, Uppsala Model, PEST/PESTEL, National Competitive Advantage, regional clusters
- Human factors: international HRM, Hofstede, Company Democracy Model
- Emerging markets: characteristics and hubs; EU, G7, E7, G8, BRICS, OECD, MSCI, Bloomberg; case studies
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 19 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
Duolingo English Test 125
PTE Academic 76
IELTS 7
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Credits
15 alternative credits
- 15 UCL credits, 7.5 ECTS, 4 US
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
GPA Upper Second Class
English requirements
Duolingo English Test 125
PTE Academic 76
IELTS 7
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Other requirements
General requirements
- IELTS (Academic) at least 7.0 overall and 6.5 in each component or equivalent
You will normally be able to demonstrate an average grade, or equivalent academic experience, of:
- 2:1 for most modules
- 2:2 for lower-level modules, if you are in or beyond second year at university.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents2995 GBP / full≈ 2995 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents2995 GBP / full≈ 2995 GBP / full
Living costs
London
United Kingdom
1137 - 2157 GBP / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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