International Business

By Dr Ashwini.S. | University of Mysore

Learners enrolled: 584

The proposed course titled on “International Business” covers the vital aspects and current trends in relation to international business. This course is relevant to the students who are studying business (Commerce and Management) subject and which will be helpful to foresee the opportunities available in business. Students equipped with knowledge of International Business will be in a position to recognize the dynamics of business in the international scene. Corporate now a days are seeking for multi talented job aspirants with a global outlook. Today, the world has changed and the International Business Environment profoundly influences the firms, Governments and individuals.

‘International Business’ encompasses all those business activities that involve cross-border transactions of goods, services and resources between two or more nations. The transactions of economic resources include capital, skills, people, etc., for the international production of physical goods and services such as finance, banking, insurance and construction. This course is a comprehensive outlook which includes latest development on the frontiers of knowledge providing the insights of International Business and its dimensions. The objective of the course is to expose the students to the concept, versatility and dynamics of International Business.

It aims at familiarizing the students with business environment at the International level including Institutions and agreements. Moreover this course also provides a platform to build the entrepreneurial skills that a future budding entrepreneur may wish to know about the business prospects. Hence, the proposed course will definitely be significant to the students.

This course especially is designed with a pragmatic emphasis and an inclination towards the managerial aspect, thus encouraging students of different disciplines to explore International business as a career choice.

Summary

Course Status :	Upcoming
Course Type :	Elective
Language for course content :	English
Duration :	15 weeks
Category :	Management Studies
Credit Points :	5
Level :	Undergraduate
Start Date :	05 Jan 2026
End Date :	30 Apr 2026
Enrollment Ends :	28 Feb 2026
Exam Date :
Translation Languages :	English
NCrF Level	5.5
Industry Details :	Teaching

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Course layout

WEEKS	DAY	WEEKLY LECTURE TOPICS
Week 1	1	Introduction to International Business – an overview
	2	Theories of International Trade
	3	Modes and Entry Strategies of International Business
	4	Globalization: an Overview
Week 2	5	International Business Environment – an overview
	6	Socio – Cultural Environment
	7	Political and Legal Environment
	8	Economic and Technological Environment
Week 3	9	Commercial Policy Instruments Meaning and Need
	10	Instruments of Commercial Policy of India
	11	Tariff and Non-Tariff Barriers
	12	International Trade Relations
Week 4	13	Concept of regional economic grouping
	14	Forms of Regional Groupings
	15	Regional economic grouping – EU, NAFTA, ASEAN
	16	Regional economic grouping – SAARC, SAPTA, SAFTA
Week 5	17	World Trade Organisation (WTO)
	18	United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
	19	International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD)
	20	International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Week 6	21	Concept of Multinational corporation
	22	Organisational Structure of Multinationals
	23	Multinational Corporations in India
	24	The Indianisation of Transnational
Week 7	25	Foreign Exchange Market - Concepts and Functions
	26	Exchange Risk and Exposure
	27	Types and Methods of Managing Exchange Risk
	28	Foreign Exchange Management Act
Week 8	29	Concepts of Foreign Investment
	30	Theories of Foreign Investments
	31	Forms of Foreign Investments
	32	Foreign Direct Investment
Week 9	33	Concept of Balance of Payment
	34	Components of Balance of Payments Account
	35	Causes of Disequilibrium in Balance of Payment
	36	Measures to correct disequilibrium in Balance of Payments
Week 10	37	International Monetary System : An Overview
	38	Exchange Rate Systems
	39	E-Commerce and Ethical Dimensions in International Business
	40	Recent trends in International Business
Week 11	41	E-Commerce and Types of E-Commerce
	42	Ethical Dilemmas in International Business
	43	International Business Law
	44	International Stock Market and International Business
Week 12	45	Technology And Its Complexities in International Business
	46	Women Entrepreneurs in Business - India & Global
	47	Entrepreneurial Facets in International Business
	48	Indian Startups in Global Context Mileu
Week 13	49	Artificial Intelligence and International Business – An Overview
	50	International Business Research Dimensions
	51	India as a Business destination for International Business
Week 14	52	Navigating Global Financial Turbulence : Understanding the International Liquidity Crisis
	53	International Business and Sustainable Development
	54	Case Studies

Books and references

Carnoy, M., Castells, M., Cohen, S.S. and Cardoso, F.H. (1993) The New Global Economy in the Information Age. Reflections on our Changing World. University Park, Pennsylvania: The Pennsylvania State University Press
Francis Cherunilam, International Business Text and Cases I, PHI learning Pvt Ltd.,Delhi 2013
Ghosh P K and Kapoor,G K Business Policy and Environment, Sultan Cjand ans Sons, New Delhi.
Rakesh Mohan Joshi International Business Oxford University Press11th ed, 2014
Rugman and Hodgetts, International Business – A strategic Management Approach, McGraw HillInc., New York.

Instructor bio

Dr Ashwini.S.

University of Mysore

Dr. Ashwini S. brings 18 years of distinguished academic experience to her current role, with 14 years dedicated to postgraduate education and research excellence. Her scholarly contributions include two textbooks: Management of Banking and Insurance Services and Introduction to Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Ind-AS, alongside 20 research publications in reputable international and national journals. Currently serving as a research supervisor for six Ph.D. candidates under the Vidyavardhaka Research Foundation, University of Mysore, Dr. Ashwini specializes in Business Research Methods, International Accounting, Banking and Financial Services and Corporate Governance. Her multidisciplinary expertise, anchored by her doctoral degree in Human Resource Management and extensive research supervision across diverse domains, has established her as a recognized authority in contemporary business practices and research methodologies.

Dr. Ashwini's academic leadership is evident not only in her research but also in her key administrative roles and her dedication to sharing knowledge.". She has served as a Board of Studies (BOS) and Board of Examiners (BOE) member at leading institutions, while successfully organizing several national level seminars and conferences, along with two specialized workshops. Her role as Course Coordinator for International Business under MOOC demonstrates her pioneering approach to modern educational delivery. As a sought-after academic speaker, she has delivered 20 guest lectures as a resource person and chaired technical sessions at national conferences, reflecting her strong standing within the academic community and her dedication to advancing scholarly discourse in her fields of expertise.

Course certificate

1. End-Term Examination:

o Weightage: 70% of the final result

o Minimum Passing Criteria: 40%

2. Internal Assessment:

o Weightage: 30% of the final result

o Minimum Passing Criteria: 40%

3.Calculation of IA Marks:

o Out of all graded weekly assessments/assignments, the top 50% (equal-weighted) shall be considered for calculation of the final Internal Assessment marks.

All students who obtain 40% marks in the internal assessment and 40% marks in the end-term proctored exam separately will be eligible for the SWAYAM Credit Certificate.

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