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
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Language
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Credits
- 15 UCL credits, 7.5 ECTS, 4 US
Delivered
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
International Development International Business View 9 other Short Courses in International Business in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
English requirements
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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
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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
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.