International Strategy
EM1F4M3A1
Program
PGE
PGE 2A - International and European Business
PGE 2A - International and European Business
UE
International Strategy
Semester
A
Discipline
Strategy
Contact hours
27 H
Number of spots
45
Open to visitors
Yes
Language
Coordinator
Jean Philippe BERQUE
List of lecturers
| Lecturer(s) | Contact hours - lecture | |
|---|---|---|
| Jean Philippe BERQUE | jean-philippe.berque@em-strasbourg.eu | 27 h |
Pedagogical contribution of the course to the program
LEARNING GOAL 1 : Students will master state-of-the-art knowledge and tools in management fields in general, as well as in areas specific to the specialized field of management. |
|---|
| Students will identify a business organization’s operational and managerial challenges in a complex and evolving environment. |
| Students will understand state-of-the-art management concepts and tools and use them appropriately. |
| Students will implement appropriate methodologies to develop appropriate solutions for business issues. |
| LEARNING GOAL 2 : Students will develop advanced-level managerial skills. |
| Students will work collaboratively in a team. |
| Students will participate in a decision-making process in a critical way. |
| Students will communicate ideas effectively, both orally and in writing, in a business context. |
| LEARNING GOAL 3 : Students will demonstrate their understanding of practices reflecting ethical, diversity and sustainable development values in business organizations. |
| Students will identify and analyze issues relating to diversity, ethics and sustainable development in their business context. |
| LEARNING GOAL 4: Students will study and work effectively in a multicultural and international environment. |
| Students will demonstrate written and oral competency in two foreign languages. |
| Students will analyze business organizations and problems in a multicultural and international environment |
Description
An introductory course in international strategy in a practical and innovative setting. This course combines concepts and techniques for crafting and executing strategy. Students develop and implement strategic planning and thinking, contributing to the achievement of their international business objectives as well as adding value for their future customers. This course focuses on international strategies, and more particularly in which countries to compete, where to locate activities, and how to organize your business. It will make your business strategy anticipative to predict the market trend, and determine your competitive edge. This course offers a guide to help future managers navigate the strategic decisions they will make abroad in order to best fit their international business.Teaching methods
Face-to-face
- Lectures- Tutorials
In group
- Exercises- Oral presentations
- Projects
- Case studies/texts
Interaction
- Discussions/debates- Games (educational, role play, simulation)
Others
No items in this list have been checked.Learning objectives
Cognitive domain
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to- - (level 1) Define a business strategy (vision, mission and values)
- - (level 2) Picture graphically a strategic diagnosis
- - (level 3) Determine your relative market share and market growth
- - (level 4) Optimize your tools for external and internal analysis
- - (level 5) Develop your business plan (executive summary) and SMART decision-making for your international strategy
Affective domain
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to- - (level 5) Revise your strategic plan to achieve your business objectives
Outline
1) Understanding strategic principles - The main approaches to strategic concepts - Key factors of success 2) Understanding your future market - Using the MAM for external analysis (SWOT) 3) Identifying your business core competencies - Using the CBM for internal analysis (SWOT) 4) Formulating international strategies - Global integration and local responsiveness (Internationalization, Standardization, Differentiation, and Specialization) - Defining relative market share & competitive edge 5) Implementing successful strategy - leading the implementation of a strategy - Leading the implementation of the strategyNo prerequisite has been provided
Knowledge in / Key concepts to master
- Essentials of international marketing - Basic theory of international businessTeaching material
Mandatory tools for the course
- Computer- Reference manuals
Documents in all formats
- Newspaper articles
- Case studies/texts
- Worksheets
- Syllabus
- Guide
Moodle platform
- Upload of class documents- Interface to submit coursework
- Assessments
- Coaching/mentoring
Software
- Pack Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)- Keynote
Additional electronic platforms
No items in this list have been checked.Recommended reading
- JP BERQUE is an executive, consultant and trainer in strategy, leadership and international management with 30 years of international professional experience in global organizations (NATO, UN, embassies) and international companies, consulting firms and agencies. - Graduate of EM business school, Ecole Pratique des Hautes Etudes, Sorbonne University and INALCO. Website : jpbmanagement.com JP BERQUE, International strategy handbook (reference manual provided in class). Harvard Business School, Strategy (create and implement the best strategy for your business) Harvard Business Review, Le must de la stratégie, les meilleures spécialistes de la question Pearson ed., B. Demil, X. LECOCQ and V. WARNIER, Strategy et Business models M.A HITT, R. D. IRELAND & R.E. HOSKISSON, Strategic management (competitiveness and globalization) Gary BURNISON, International marketing and international strategy J.P. BERQUE, International Management, (to be published soon)
M. E. PORTER, Competitive Strategy Pearson ed., PRIME & USUNIER, No fear of failure, Real stories of how leaders deal with Risk and Change H. COUTAU-BEGARIE, traité de stratégie. (directeur de la revue stratégique et président de la stratégie comparée) M. GERVAIS, stratégie de l'entreprise
EM Research: Be sure to mobilize at least one resource
Textbooks, case studies, translated material, etc. can be enteredReference manual (customized textbook) Case studies
Assessment
List of assessment methods
Intermediate assessment / continuous assessment 1Class no. Session 8
Written and oral (30 Min.) / Group / English / Weight : 50 %
Details : Case study and oral presentation
This evaluation is used to measure LO1.1, LO1.2, LO1.3, LO2.1, LO2.3, LO3.1, LO4.1, LO4.2
Written and oral (30 Min.) / Group / English / Weight : 50 %
Details : Case study and oral presentation
This evaluation is used to measure LO1.1, LO1.2, LO1.3, LO2.1, LO2.3, LO3.1, LO4.1, LO4.2
Final evaluationExam week
Written (120 Min.) / Individual / English / Weight : 50 %
Details : A three-part examination: MCQ, course questions and a case study
This evaluation is used to measure LO1.1, LO1.2, LO1.3, LO2.2, LO3.1, LO4.2
Written (120 Min.) / Individual / English / Weight : 50 %
Details : A three-part examination: MCQ, course questions and a case study
This evaluation is used to measure LO1.1, LO1.2, LO1.3, LO2.2, LO3.1, LO4.2