STYJ1140 Research and Theories in International Business (5 cr)

Study level:
Postgraduate studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English
Responsible organisation:
Jyväskylä University School of Business and Economics
Curriculum periods:
2025-2026, 2026-2027, 2027-2028

Description

This course is designed to introduce the theoretical underpinnings of the IB field. The course offers a comprehensive overview of relevant theoretical traditions, topics, and recent empirical developments in IB scholarship, especially research foci of the Strategy and Entrepreneurship group at JSBE. Course objectives are to provide students with i) a thorough understanding of the foundations, assumptions, and implications of economic and organizational theoretical perspectives, ii) a survey of research areas, and iii) an understanding of the critical debates characterizing the IB field. By the end of the course, students will ideally be capable of engaging in theory-building activities, selecting and applying theoretical approaches that align more appropriately with the economic and organizational foundations of the IB field.

Learning outcomes

The key learning outcome is familiarizing the international business (IB) field as a discipline and epistemic network. This is important in two respects. The first concerns students’ ability to contribute to IB research and contextualize their contributions to ongoing research. Second, the course readings prepare students to engage in IB teaching by providing background information and a conceptual canvas for the independent design of courses and study modules. Other skills from the course include:
  1. Critical thinking.
  2. Information searching.
  3. Ability to learn and adopt new concepts and ways of thinking.

Additional information

This course is designed for doctoral students in business studies and can be taken as one of the compulsory courses in the 'Research and Theories' track within the Strategy and Entrepreneurship specialization.

Study materials

Collection of articles and book chapters listed in Moodle.

Completion methods

Method 1

Description:
Online teaching, independent study, oral exam
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Participation in teaching (5 cr)

Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English
No published teaching