Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
International Business Economics
Course Code
SBUEK_150
Branch of Science
Business Management; Economic Theories; Economics and Business; Other Sub-Branches of Economics and Business; Regional Economics; Social Economics
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Business Management; Civil and Military Defense; Management Science
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Romāns Putāns
Structure Unit Manager
Ieva Puzo
Structural Unit
Faculty of Social Sciences
Contacts
Dzirciema street 16, Rīga, szf@rsu.lv
About Study Course
Objective
The aim of the course is to provide students with knowledge of economic processes and trends in the context of international business environment.
Preliminary Knowledge
Background knowledge of the basics of economics, basic knowledge of international business and basic knowledge of international relations.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Understanding of the essence of international business in the economy, its basic principles, main trends; Understanding of current issues in international business economics; Knowledge of key players in the public, private, NGO and transnational sectors in the international business economy.
Individual work and tests
Exam • Drafting of summaries – 20%.
Skills
1.Group work and discussions improve students’ reasoning and critical thinking skills. Presentations of the papers strengthen students’ ability to explain and discuss the problematic issues of international business economically.
Individual work and tests
Participation in class activities (discussion, debate)
Competences
1.Ability to identify and analyse key players’ role and impact in the international business economy; Ability to identify and analyse key determinants of economic processes in the international business, as well as analyse the most appropriate international business strategies.
Individual work and tests
Analysis and presentation of the practical situation (case study) • Exam
Assessment
Individual work
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Attending seminars and lectures |
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Attending seminars and lectures |
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Participation in class activities (discussion, debate) |
20.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Participation in class activities (discussion, debate) |
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3.
Analysis and presentation of the practical situation (case study) |
30.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Analysis and presentation of the practical situation (case study) – 30%. |
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Drafting of summaries – 20%. |
20.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Drafting of summaries – 20%. |
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Examination
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1.
Exam |
30.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Exam |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Nature and participants of international business; business and economy across national borders.
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Lecture
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Socio-ekonomiskās sistēmas pārmaiņu dinamika.
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Class/Seminar
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Socio-ekonomiskās sistēmas pārmaiņu dinamika.
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Lecture
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Group work in identifying socio-economic changes. Debate planning
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Group work in identifying socio-economic changes. Debate planning
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Lecture
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Impact of the digital economy on business.
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Impact of the digital economy on business.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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International business support and regulation of economy.
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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International business support and regulation of economy.
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Debates
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Debates
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
PART-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Nature and participants of international business; business and economy across national borders.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Socio-ekonomiskās sistēmas pārmaiņu dinamika.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Socio-ekonomiskās sistēmas pārmaiņu dinamika.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Group work in identifying socio-economic changes. Debate planning
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-
Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Impact of the digital economy on business.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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International business support and regulation of economy.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
12 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Hill, C. W. L. (2023). International Business: Competing in the Global Marketplace. 13th ed. McGraw-Hill. 3.-18.lpp – Globalizācijas būtība. 30.-45.lpp – Starptautiskā biznesa dalībniekiSuitable for English stream
2.
OECD (2022). Globalisation in the 21st Century: Opportunities and Challenges. OECD Publishing. p. 21–34 – Globalizācijas jaunā dinamika p. 57–68 – Sociāli ekonomiskās transformācijasSuitable for English stream
3.
van Tulder, R., Verbeke, A., & Piscitello, L. (2023). International Business in a Turbulent World. Emerald Publishing. p. 11–26 – Starptautiskā biznesa transformācija p. 83–95 – Uzņēmumu reakcija uz globālajām pārmaiņām
4.
Hofs, K.G., 2011. Biznesa ekonomika. 2. izdevums. J. Rozes Apgāds. (latviešu plūsmai)
Additional Reading
1.
Persson, K., 2010. An Economic History of Europe.
2.
Pomeranz, K., 2000. The Great Divergence: China, Europe and the Modern World Economy, NY: Princeton University Press.
3.
Akerlof, G., Shiller, R., 2009. Animal Spirits. How Psychology Drives the Economy.
4.
Bikse, V. 2007. Ekonomikas teorijas pamatprincipi. Rīga.: Izglītības soļi, 11-64.lpp (latviešu plūsmai)
5.
Gods, U. 2008. Mikroekonomika. Rīga: Turība, 11-37.lpp (latviešu plūsmai)
6.
Škapars, R. 2003. Mikroekonomika. Rīga: LU, 1-25.lpp (latviešu plūsmai)
7.
Škapars, R. 2007. Mikroekonomika. Loģiskās shēmas. Rīga: Hansabanka, 1-5.lpp (latviešu plūsmai)
Other Information Sources
1.
The Economist, Forbes, Reuters, The Quardian, The Washington Post, The New York Times, Dienas Bizness