74643 - International Business

Academic Year 2016/2017

  • Moduli: Massimiliano Barbi (Modulo 1) Francesco Bergamaschi (Modulo 2)
  • Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures (Modulo 1) Traditional lectures (Modulo 2)
  • Campus: Forli
  • Corso: Second cycle degree programme (LM) in International relations and diplomatic affairs (cod. 8783)

Learning outcomes

At the completion of the course, students will be able to understand and assess the impact of factors affecting international investment opportunities and financing decisions within a multinational company. The analysis will be complemented by business cases with a focus on the financial management of international corporations and the analysis of international business initiatives.

Course contents

International Business will provide students with a critical analysis of the issues faced by firms in a dynamic global environment. In particular, the course will study how multinational companies get financed and invest to exploit international business opportunities, the challenges faced by the company’s management, and to which extent international risks can be managed, with the aim of maximizing the value to shareholders.

Readings/Bibliography

TBA

Assessment methods

TBA

Office hours

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See the website of Francesco Bergamaschi