Aim
The overall purpose of the course is to give the student understanding of and skills in international project work, from identifying problems to development of suggestions for solutions.

Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must

• understand and be able to explain the basics of research methodology

• be able to describe and explain cultural differences between different countries and how these could affect business relations

• be familiar with and know the basics regarding export/import.

Skills and abilities
For a passing grade the student must

• independently or in a group be able to identify problems and possibilities in connection with export and be able to develop and present suggestions for solutions. Technological and economic as well as cultural aspects should be taken into consideration.

• taking the international characteristics of the subject into consideration, the student should show the ability to write reports and present and discuss these in English.

Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must

• show an enlarged ability to evaluate how different factors are affected when working in an international environment, and how to act in order to be successful in business and avoid pitfalls and risks.

Contents
Theory of science and research methodology. Corporate cultures in different countries and parts of the world. International trade. Outcomes and risks in connection to export. Logistics and globalization. Forms for entering export markets. Specific rules for the EU and other markets. Forms for cooperation and export strategies.

Literature
Mole, J: Mind your Manners. Managing business cultures in the new global Europe. 3rd editon. Nicholas Brealey Publ., 2003. ISBN 1-85788-314-4.
Wallén, G: Vetenskapsteori och forskningsmetodik. Studentlitteratur, 1996.
Branch, A: Export Practice and Managment, 4th edition. Thomson Learning, 2000. ISBN 1-86152-473-0. Chapters 1, 2, 6, 17 and 18 are included, while chapter 19 should be skimmed.

Code: 0105. Name: International Project - Exportation.
Higher education credits: 6. Grading scale: UG. Assessment: Written report and oral presentation and opposition in English. The grade for this part will be weighed and included in the final grade. Contents: Subject for the case (in groups) is chosen in consultation with course coordinator.

Code: 0205. Name: Theoretical Background.
Higher education credits: 3. Grading scale: UG. Assessment: Three boooks are compulsory to read. The students will in groups report on each one of these both in writing and orally. The grade for this part will be weighed and included in the final grade. Contents: Literature and lectures.