The rationale for this module is to provide students with a thorough appreciation of managing organisations internationally, along with an understanding of the different trajectories of current International Management thinking. The module is dedicated to answering four core questions which focus on developing skills for operating in an international environment; 1). What is international management and what complexities arise when operating at the international level? 2.) How do we understand differences between countries when managing internationally, and what are the implications of these differences for international managers? 3.) What is the most appropriate way for firms to internationalise, and to manage and structure their activities? 4.) How can we develop the managerial talents and capabilities to ensure that managers can be a success internationally

Introduction to International Management- definitions and key concepts; Country Competitiveness, Globalisation & the MNC; Political and Legal Determinants of International Management; Cultural Determinants of International Management and cross cultural perspectives of management practice, convergence, divergence and cross vergence; Firm Internationslisation - Entry Strategies, Structures and the role of alliances and joint ventures; Global Leadershio competences; International Assignment Cycle and repatriation.

On completion of this module students will be able to: 1. Identify and critically engage with main international management theories, frameworks, concepts and methods relevant to international managers and organisations, and in doing so develop an ability to frame and engage with problems characterised by complexity and ambiguity to formulate conclusions and recommendations about appropriate competitive business strategies.Describe the international management concepts of industry. 2. Develop an awareness of the broader debates in relation to globalisation, MNCs and country competitivess, their impact on business and their responsibilities to both the business world and the wider society. 3. Describe, appraise and critically evaluate the political and legal context and resulting complexities facing international managers. 4. Describe, appraise and critically evaluate cross cultural and institutional complexities facing international managers to ensure the development of a cross cultural perspective of the globalised business world. 5. Describe, analyse and critically evaluate internationalisation strategies available to organisations as they seek to expand and develop internationally. 6. Describe, appraise and critically evaluate the management and structure of an MNC. 7. Understand and critically evaluate leadership competencies required by international managers, and how these can be successfully developed

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A variety of methods will be used to introduce International Management to students. Lectures - formal introduction to course material, 2x1 hour slot per week Tutorial - 1x1 hour slot per week Reading- independent learning comes partly from students directed reading. Through a combination of lectures, tutorials and exam the following graduate attributes will be developed in students: Knowledgeable, Responsible, Creative and Proactive.