International Entrepreneurship

Course Objective

Globalization has presented entrepreneurs with an increasing number of
opportunities in foreign markets. Located at the intersection between
International Business and Entrepreneurship, the discipline of
International Entrepreneurship (IE) focuses on firms which cross
national borders in an innovative, proactive, and risk-seeking fashion
to create value. This course aims to lay a foundation of knowledge and
skills that will enable students to approach entrepreneurial activities
in an evidence-based manner.

Upon completion of this course, students will:
1. Have thorough knowledge of relevant theory and methods and an
evidence-based approach to solving complex business problems.
2. Show a critical mastery of core International Management theory,
quantitative and qualitative methods, and state-of-the-art thinking
about the discipline.
3. Be able to design substantiated solutions to complex practical
problems and find opportunities to formulate innovative ideas based on
appropriate theories, methods, and techniques.
4. Have the professional and social skills to interact with other
professionals.

Course Content

This International Entrepreneurship course offers a framework for
understanding the entrepreneurial process as well as the key issues
related to managing entrepreneurial activities in international
contexts. Specifically, we will examine the following topics and explore
their implications for international entrepreneurial activities:
1. The characteristics of entrepreneurs: Who are entrepreneurs? How to
build a team for your international new venture?
2. The development of creative ideas: How to develop a business idea
that is innovative as well as value-generating?
3. The development of business plans: Do business plans matter? What do
you need to consider in a business plan?
4. The venturing process: What challenges do entrepreneurs face in
building a business? What resources do entrepreneurs need to
successfully run a business?

To facilitate learning and practical application, the course includes a
variety of teaching formats and materials, such as case studies, guest
lectures, workshops, and etc.

Additional Information Teaching Methods

Lectures
Tutorials

Method of Assessment

- Individual Assessments
- Team-Based Assessment

Literature

Selected Articles

Additional Information Target Audience

The course is designed to provide foundational knowledge and skills
related to international entrepreneurship. It is particularly useful for
entrepreneurial-minded students who are interested in starting their own
businesses and/or those who are leading new initiatives in an
established organization.