Module: International Business: Disruption, Challenges & Sustainability

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	International Business: Disruption, Challenges & Sustainability
Module Code	MNA1036
Faculty	DCU Business School	School	DCU Business School
NFQ level	9	Credit Rating	5

Description

The module examines international trade and the integration and disruption of global markets and Institutions. An analysis of the economic, political and legal factors that shape the age of Globalization come under consideration, as does the relevant data that International managers can utilize to inform better decision making. As trade increasingly crosses new borders, particularly those of developing economies, a focus of the module is on how managers respond to new challenges within the business and societal context and ensure greater sustainability of operations and resources. In accordance, the module examines the role of building and managing sustainable strategic alliances with a focus on common goals and more sustainable business practices. Additionally, efforts and approaches to build in sustainable practices through focusing on both CSR and ethical initiatives will be discussed and highlighted within the module. Relevant case studies will be used to bridge the gap between theory and practice and ensure that students appreciate the evolving Global market place and how management practices can shape this.

Learning Outcomes

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full time hours per semester
Lecture	22	Lectures and seminars
Group work	25	Working on capstone group project
Group work	30	Assigned readings
Independent Study	48	Study and synthesis of course materials and additional readings for individual assignment(s)
Total Workload: 125

Section Breakdown
CRN	10697	Part of Term	Semester 1
Coursework	100%	Examination Weight	0%
Grade Scale	40PASS	Pass Both Elements	N
Resit Category	RC1	Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator	Marty Reilly	Module Teacher

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment Breakdown
Group project	Capstone group project - Shared with module Strategy in a Global Context	50%	n/a
Assignment	Individual case study assigned by lecturer	50%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; RC1: A resit is available for both^* components of the module. RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module. RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element. ^* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment

Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Indicative Content
International Trade Theories – Examining how they have evolved. The integration of Regional & Global economic systems. Disruption and challenges in the international business and societal context. International Market Entry - Assessing different options. Stakeholder Theory & Application. Sustainable Business Practices & Business Models. Corporate Social Responsibility, Corruption and Governance

Recommended book resources:
Charles W. L. Hill. (2021), International Business: : Competing in the Global Marketplace, 13th. McGraw Hill, [ISBN: 9781260262582]. Moratis, L., Melissen, F., & Idowu S.O. (2018), Sustainable Business Models Principles, Promise, and Practice, Springer. Simon Collinson, Rajneesh Narula, Alan M. Rugman. (2020), International Business, 8th. Pearson UK, [ISBN: 9781292274171].

Other resources
In addition to introducing students to a number of relevant databases, a number of journals will also be utilized, eg, Journal of International Business Studies, Journal of World Business, Strategic Management Journal, G. Assigned case studies for class discussions and assessments will also be provided.

Indicative Reading List

Books:
None

Articles:
None

Other Resources

None