International Business crash course, Online BBA, Semester 5:
This subject covers how globalisation, trade theories, the global business environment, market entry modes, international institutions, foreign exchange and…
- 16 video lessons
- 4h 41m
- Study notes
- 80 quiz questions
- Assignment
16 lessons in International Business
Each lesson pairs one topic with a hand-picked video, trimmed to the part that teaches it.
About this subject
This subject covers how globalisation, trade theories, the global business environment, market entry modes, international institutions, foreign exchange and India's trade policy shape business across borders. After it, you will be able to compare entry strategies, assess country and cultural risk using frameworks like Hofstede, explain the roles of the WTO, IMF and World Bank, read a balance of payments and choose basic ways to hedge forex risk.
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Globalisation: Meaning and Drivers
Module 1, Globalisation: Meaning and drivers of globalisation
(New) what is globalization? 4 drivers of globalization | International Business· Business School 101· 13 min
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International vs Domestic Business and MNCs
Module 1, Globalisation: International business vs domestic business, MNCs
DOMESTIC BUSINESS VS. INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS IN HINDI | Differences | Concept | BBA/MBA | ppt· Sonu Singh - PPT wale· 9 min
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Mercantilism, Absolute and Comparative Advantage
Module 2, Trade Theories: Mercantilism, Absolute and comparative advantage
Absolute Advantage theory, Comparative Advantage theory, mercantilism theory, international trade· DWIVEDI GUIDANCE· 9 min
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Heckscher-Ohlin and Product Life Cycle Theory
Module 2, Trade Theories: Heckscher-Ohlin, Product life cycle theory
Heckscher Ohlin Theory of International Trade, International Trade theory, modern theory of trade· DWIVEDI GUIDANCE· 14 min
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Porter's Diamond Model
Module 2, Trade Theories: Porter's diamond
Porter Diamond Theory of National Advantage (with real world examples) | International Business· Business School 101· 10 min
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PESTLE of the Global Business Environment
Module 3, Global Business Environment: Political, economic, legal, cultural environment
Lecture 16: International Business Environment, PESTEL Analysis, Culture and Business· IIT Roorkee July 2018· 28 min
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Hofstede's 6 Cultural Dimensions
Module 3, Global Business Environment: Hofstede's cultural dimensions
Hofstede Cultural Framework | International Business| From A Business Professor#Hofstede· Business School 101· 11 min
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Country Risk Analysis
Module 3, Global Business Environment: Country risk
Country Risk Analysis· Dr Pritpal Bhullar· 16 min
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Foreign Market Entry Modes Compared
Module 4, Entry Modes & Institutions: Exporting, licensing, franchising, joint venture, wholly owned subsidiary
Entry Strategies (With real world examples) | International Business | From A Business Professor· Business School 101· 27 min
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WTO Functions and Agreements
Module 4, Entry Modes & Institutions: WTO
WTO | Functions | Objectives | Features | World Trade Organisation | GATT | TRIPS· EMINENT LAW CLASSES· 8 min
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IMF and World Bank Explained
Module 4, Entry Modes & Institutions: IMF and World Bank
IMF VS. WORLD BANK IN HINDI | International Monetary Fund | Concept & Difference | BBA/MBA/Bcom ppt· Sonu Singh - PPT wale· 7 min
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Regional Trade Blocs: EU, USMCA, ASEAN, SAARC
Module 4, Entry Modes & Institutions: Regional blocs: EU, USMCA, ASEAN, SAARC
All Trading Blocs in 1 Class | EU, ASEAN, SAARC, SAPTA, SAFTA, NAFTA-USMCA | International Business· Nav classes· 25 min
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Foreign Exchange Market and Exchange Rate Determination
Module 5, Forex & Trade Policy: Foreign exchange market, Exchange rate determination
FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATE class 12 ONE SHOT | Macroeconomics· THE GAURAV JAIN· 13 min
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Forex Risk and Hedging Techniques
Module 5, Forex & Trade Policy: Forex risk and hedging
Foreign Exchange Risk (Strategic Financial Management) ACCA, CPA ,ICAN, ICAEW ,CFA, ICAG, ZICA· EZIKAN ACADEMY · 33 min
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Balance of Payments Components
Module 5, Forex & Trade Policy: Balance of payments
Balance of Payments | One Shot | Chapter 12 | Macro Economics | Class 12· Rajat Arora· 36 min
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India's EXIM Policy, FTP and FDI vs FPI
Module 5, Forex & Trade Policy: EXIM policy and FTP of India, FDI vs FPI
Exim Policy Or Foreign Trade Policy/Key points of FTP 2021-2026/IB by Barkha Ma'am· Management Mantra by Dr Barkha Gupta· 22 min
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Market Entry Brief: Taking an Indian Firm Abroad
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International Business: common questions
This subject covers how globalisation, trade theories, the global business environment, market entry modes, international institutions, foreign exchange and India's trade policy shape business across borders. After it, you will be able to compare entry strategies, assess country and cultural risk using frameworks like Hofstede, explain the roles of the WTO, IMF and World Bank, read a balance of payments and choose basic ways to hedge forex risk. It's the International Business subject of Online BBA, Semester 5, in 16 lessons: Globalisation: Meaning and Drivers; International vs Domestic Business and MNCs; Mercantilism, Absolute and Comparative Advantage; Heckscher-Ohlin and Product Life Cycle Theory; Porter's Diamond Model; PESTLE of the Global Business Environment; Hofstede's 6 Cultural Dimensions; Country Risk Analysis; Foreign Market Entry Modes Compared; WTO Functions and Agreements; IMF and World Bank Explained; Regional Trade Blocs: EU, USMCA, ASEAN, SAARC; Foreign Exchange Market and Exchange Rate Determination; Forex Risk and Hedging Techniques; Balance of Payments Components; India's EXIM Policy, FTP and FDI vs FPI.
Yes. Every video lesson is free to watch without an account. A free login unlocks study notes, quizzes, the assignment, a notebook and progress that syncs across devices.
About 4h 41m of video across 16 lessons, plus time for notes and quizzes. Go at your own pace; your place is saved.
Yes: “Market Entry Brief: Taking an Indian Firm Abroad”. It comes after the last lesson, with a brief, clear tasks and how the work is judged.
A members-only live chat beside the video, shared by everyone studying Online BBA, where learners ask doubts, share tips and react with stickers and GIFs. One ₹19 pass, paid once from your InsideEdge wallet, opens the live chat for every degree.
No. It's a crash course to help you understand and revise the subject quickly. Use it alongside your official study material and assignments.