ØAADM4200 International Strategy in a Global Economy Course description

The world appears to have become more global and digital, and we have witnessed an increased growth in international expansion of companies of all sizes, i.e., MNEs, SMEs and Born global firms (BGs). Managers of these firms are facing opportunities and challenges related to international expansion and it is vital for future leaders and employees to have an understanding of these issues. The focus in the course encompass firms of all sizes, yet with a particular focus on SMEs and BGs and the particular challenges that need to be addressed by these firms in their internationalization process. It will be used cases throughout the course to illustrate theories and discuss practical problems.

Some of the topics covered in the course is international strategy, choice of entry modes, the internationalization process, market learning and knowledge transfer, institutional differences, the role of networks for internationalization, international entrepreneurship/born global firm and ethical issues.

Language of instruction is English.

Combined assessment and examination

Part 1 Assessment of practical training.

The assessment takes its point of departure in given criteria based on learning outcomes for the course, assessment criteria, the continuous assessment, the suitability assessment and compulsory activities carried throughout the practical training. Students’ practical training can only be assessed if their attendance is sufficiently high (90%). For more information, see the general part of the programme description about the assessment of practical training.

If the student has failed the practical training, the whole practical training course must be retaken. This includes associated requirements.

Part 2 Individual home examination

• Three days
• Scope: 2,500 words (+/- 10 %)

Part 1 and part 2 can be taken independently of each other. The student must have obtained a pass on both parts in order to pass the course as a whole and earn the credits.

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After completing the course, the student should have the following overall learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

The student

• has an understanding of globalization, globalization forces and how globalization is related to international expansion
• has Insight and deep understanding of international expansion, including choice of markets, modes of entry, and tensions between global integration and local adaptation
• has a particular knowledge about what characterize born global firms/international new ventures and their internationalization process
• has basic and up-to-date knowledge of research and different dilemmas facing firms competing in international markets
• has developed their ability to reflect and understand issues facing firms going international
• has an understanding of sustainability and ethical issues facing internationalizing firms

Skills

The student

• is capable of analyzing complex and comprehensive internationalization issues for various types of internationalizing firms
• can apply theory and critical thinking to real cases and complex business challenges
• can reflect on opportunities and challenges for firms competing internationally

General competence

The student

• can engage in analytical discussions of internationalization issues
• can approach international decisions from various perspectives

A combination of lectures, seminars, case discussions and student presentations. Students are expected to take an active role in their own learning experience, actively participate in discussions, and contribute to an open and positive learning environment in class.

The following coursework requirements must be approved in order for the student to take the exam:

• Coursework: .
  • Completion of two written assignment (up to 6 pages). The coursework will be carried out in groups of four students, comprising different nationalities if possible.
  • Oral presentation in class, of a research article, book chapter, or business case (approx. 20 to 25 minutes), carried out in groups of four students comprising comprising different nationalities if possible.

The required coursework must be completed and approved by the given deadline in order for the student to take the exam. If one or more coursework requirements have not been approved, the students will be given one opportunity to submit an improved version within a given deadline.

In this course, nursing of patients in the context of care and rehabilitation is a key area. The course covers the nursing of patients with complex health challenges on short-term or long-term stays in different institutions. Students will gain experience of communicating and interacting with patients and next-of-kin related to long-term health challenges. Mapping of loss of function, challenges related to key patient phenomena and cognitive deficits will be part of the course. Emphasis is also placed on attention to the patients’ background as a basis for nursing. Management, organisational competence, ethics and work on the nurse's pedagogical function are also included.

Passed course:

• SYKP/SYKP1000 Theoretical Foundations of Nursing/Fundamentals of Nursing 1, 13 credits
• SYKK/SYKP1100 Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry, 12 credits
• SYKK/SYKP1200 Microbiology and Infection Control, 5 credits
• SYKK/SYKP1300 Pharmacology and Drug Administration, 5 credits
• SYKK/SYKP1400 Diseases and Health Deficits, 10 credits
• SYKK/SYKPPRA10 The Fundamentals of Nursing/2, 15 credits
• SYKK/SYKPPRA20 Nursing Patients with Acute, Critical and Chronic Diseases/1, 20 credits
• SYKK/SYKPPRA30K Decision-making in Nursing and Patient Safety/Nursing Patients with Acute, Critical and Chronic Diseases 2, 10 credits

or equivalent

After completing the course, the student is expected to have achieved the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and competence:

Knowledge

The student is capable of

• explaining age-related diseases and treatments
• assessing the patient’s existential needs, and central phenomena such as, meaning, hope, faith, and reconciliation
• explaining what promotes and impedes well-being and a sense of belonging in the event of long-term health deficits
• stating the grounds for how health and social care policy can set the guidelines for quality development in the municipal health service

Skills

The student is capable of

• observing, assessing, and making clinical decisions in complex nursing and treatment processes, and documenting the patient’s situation and needs for nursing in the patient records
• observing and assess drug treatment to prevent problems with polypharmacy
• using knowledge of dementia when encountering challenging behaviours
• carrying out prioritised patient safety measures and discussing how this is exhibited in the nursing and care services
• taking responsibility for professional management by delegating and following up work tasks, and guiding colleagues in a team
• using knowledge about learning, mastering and change processes in counselling and teaching of the patient’s, next-of-kin, students, and relevant personnel
• reflecting on patient-centred nursing in complex and complicated conditions, and planning and carrying out targeted cooperation processes with patients, next-of-kin and other practitioners

Competence

The student is capable of

• reflecting on different ways of organising and leading the nursing services and how these impacts on the quality of the services
• reflecting on what can prevent and resolve conflicts
• identifying and reflecting on relevant ethical issues and dilemmas at the individual, group, and society level reflecting on the significance of social relations and the role the patient’s next-of-kin of patients who are on short- or long-term stays in institutions
• reflecting on the meaning of good care pathways for elderly people and chronically ill patients and how these can contribute to ensuring a coordinated, holistic, and cohesive service

A digital coursework requirement is implemented before the start of studies and includes an e-learning module and is implemented via OsloMet's digital learning platform. Practical training: in the municipal health service (8 weeks), including self-studies, lectures, digital learning resources and theme-based seminars with presentations.

Part 1 Assessment of practical training

Practical training has requirements for attendance 90 %. The student fills in a self-presentation for the start of the practice and self-assessment for the mid- and final assessment.

Part 2 Individual home exam

The following must have been approved in order for the student to take part 2 of the examination:

• Completed e-learning module. The workload for the students is estimated at approx. 30 hours. To be completed in June, before the autumn semester of the 3rd year of study.
• Planning and carrying out supervision for a group of first year students in cooperation with the practical training supervisor and contact lecturer (inspiration practical training).