International Business Management - Syllabus

Course Overview and Structure

Embark on a profound academic exploration as you delve into the International Business Management course () within the distinguished Tribhuvan university's CSIT department. Aligned with the 2065 Syllabus, this course (MGT-309) seamlessly merges theoretical frameworks with practical sessions, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the subject. Rigorous assessment based on a 80+20 marks system, coupled with a challenging passing threshold of , propels students to strive for excellence, fostering a deeper grasp of the course content.

This 3 credit-hour journey unfolds as a holistic learning experience, bridging theory and application. Beyond theoretical comprehension, students actively engage in practical sessions, acquiring valuable skills for real-world scenarios. Immerse yourself in this well-structured course, where each element, from the course description to interactive sessions, is meticulously crafted to shape a well-rounded and insightful academic experience.


Course Synopsis:      Examination and analysis of international business in its historical, theoretical, environmental, and functional dimensions. Topics include the nature and scope of international business; the institutional, socio-cultural, political, legal, ethical, and economic environments; trade, foreign investment, and development; transnational management, including global operations, strategic planning, human resources, marketing, and finance; and international business diplomacy and conflict resolution.
Goal:  To develop the student's understanding of international business and the globalization of the economy. Students will learn fundamental concepts and procedures, which will help them analyzing the international opportunities.

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Key Topics

  • Cultural Environment
    UN-IBM-2.1

    Understanding the cultural differences and similarities that affect international business operations, including values, norms, and customs.

  • Political and Legal Environment
    UN-IBM-2.2

    Analyzing the impact of political systems, laws, and regulations on international business, including trade agreements and policies.

  • Economic Environment
    UN-IBM-2.3

    Examining the economic factors that influence international business, including GDP, inflation, and exchange rates.

Key Topics

  • Symbol Table Design
    UN-3.1

    Function of Symbol Table, Information provided by Symbol Table, Attributes and Data Structures for symbol table

  • Run-time Storage Management
    UN-3.2

    Managing storage during runtime

  • Database Recovery
    UN-3.3

    Failure Classification, The Storage Hierarchy, Transaction Model, Log-Based recovery, Buffer Management, Checkpoints, Shadow Paging, Failure with Loss of Non-volatile Storage.

  • Querying Role Information
    UN-3.4

    Querying role information involves retrieving information about roles and their associated privileges. This topic covers the different methods for querying role information.

  • Database Security and Auditing
    UN-3.5

    Database security and auditing involve ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of database data. This topic covers the different security measures and auditing techniques.

Key Topics

  • Intermediate Code Generation
    UN-4.1

    This topic covers the generation of intermediate code, including high-level and low-level representations, syntax trees, and three-address code. It also discusses the generation of intermediate code for declarations, assignments, control flow, boolean expressions, and procedure calls.

  • Code Generation
    UN-4.2

    This topic explores the factors affecting code generation, including target language, basic blocks, and flow graphs. It also covers dynamic programming code-generation algorithms.

Key Topics

  • Country Evaluation and Selection
    UN-501

    This topic covers the process of evaluating and selecting countries for international business operations, considering factors such as market size, growth potential, and business environment.

  • Collaborative Strategies
    UN-502

    This topic explores the different collaborative strategies that businesses can use to operate internationally, including joint ventures, partnerships, and strategic alliances.

  • Control Strategies
    UN-503

    This topic discusses the various control strategies that businesses can use to manage their international operations, including centralized, decentralized, and hybrid approaches.

Marketing, Export and import strategies, Global manufacturing, Global supply chain management


Key Topics

  • Multinational Companies
    UN-701

    Basic concepts of multinational companies, including their definition, characteristics, and importance in international business.

  • Multinational Finance Function
    UN-702

    The role and responsibilities of the finance function in multinational companies, including financial management, risk management, and investment decisions.

  • Multinational Accounting and Tax Functions
    UN-703

    The accounting and tax functions in multinational companies, including financial reporting, taxation, and transfer pricing.