International Business crash course, Online MBA, Semester 4:
This subject covers why nations trade, how firms enter foreign markets, the role of the WTO, IMF, World Bank and regional blocs, forex and balance of payments,…
- 13 video lessons
- 2h 59m
- Study notes
- 65 quiz questions
- Assignment
13 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 why nations trade, how firms enter foreign markets, the role of the WTO, IMF, World Bank and regional blocs, forex and balance of payments, FDI and FEMA, and global strategy and culture. After it you will be able to compare trade theories and entry modes, read a balance of payments statement, and apply Porter's diamond and Hofstede's dimensions to international business decisions.
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Globalisation and Its Drivers
Module 1, Introduction & Trade Theories: Globalisation and drivers
(New) what is globalization? 4 drivers of globalization | International Business· Business School 101· 13 min
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Absolute vs Comparative Advantage and Heckscher-Ohlin Theory
Module 1, Introduction & Trade Theories: Absolute and comparative advantage, Heckscher-Ohlin
Absolute Advantage theory, Comparative Advantage theory, mercantilism theory, international trade· DWIVEDI GUIDANCE· 9 min
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Porter's Diamond Model
Module 1, Introduction & 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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Exporting, Licensing and Franchising
Module 2, Entry Modes: Exporting, Licensing and franchising
Global Entry Stratgies | Exporting | Franchising | Licensing | Joint Venture· Dr Amit Lal· 18 min
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Joint Ventures vs Wholly Owned Subsidiaries
Module 2, Entry Modes: Joint venture, Wholly owned subsidiary
Joint Venture | Meaning | Advantages | Limitations | Mode Of Entry In International Business | JV· Accounting MasterClass· 12 min
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WTO: Functions and Agreements
Module 3, International 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 3, International Institutions: IMF, World Bank
World Bank and IMF, world bank explained, world bank in hindi, imf kya hai, ibrd, structure of imf· DWIVEDI GUIDANCE· 13 min
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Regional Trade Blocs: EU, ASEAN, SAARC
Module 3, International Institutions: Regional blocs (EU, ASEAN, SAARC)
8| Regional Economic Integration | EU, NAFTA, ASEAN, SAARC, BRICS, level of regional integration IBM· DWIVEDI GUIDANCE· 21 min
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Exchange Rate Systems
Module 4, Forex & Balance of Payments: Exchange rate systems
What is Exchange Rate and Types of Exchange Rate System | Economic Concept | StudyIQ IAS· StudyIQ IAS· 18 min
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Balance of Payments Components
Module 4, Forex & Balance of Payments: Balance of payments
Component of Balance of Payment, Foreign Exchange and risk management, balance of payment class 12· DWIVEDI GUIDANCE· 15 min
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FDI vs FPI and FEMA
Module 4, Forex & Balance of Payments: FDI vs FPI, FEMA
What is the Difference between FDI and FPI? | Know all about it | UPSC | StudyIQ IAS· StudyIQ IAS· 15 min
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International, Multinational, Global and Transnational Strategy
Module 5, Global Strategy & Culture: International, multinational, global, transnational strategy
The Strategy of International Business (With Real World Examples) | International Business· Business School 101· 16 min
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Hofstede's Cultural Dimensions
Module 5, Global Strategy & Culture: Hofstede's cultural dimensions
Hofstede Cultural Framework | International Business| From A Business Professor#Hofstede· Business School 101· 11 min
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Assignment
Market Entry Report: Taking an Indian Firm Abroad
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International Business: common questions
This subject covers why nations trade, how firms enter foreign markets, the role of the WTO, IMF, World Bank and regional blocs, forex and balance of payments, FDI and FEMA, and global strategy and culture. After it you will be able to compare trade theories and entry modes, read a balance of payments statement, and apply Porter's diamond and Hofstede's dimensions to international business decisions. It's the International Business subject of Online MBA, Semester 4, in 13 lessons: Globalisation and Its Drivers; Absolute vs Comparative Advantage and Heckscher-Ohlin Theory; Porter's Diamond Model; Exporting, Licensing and Franchising; Joint Ventures vs Wholly Owned Subsidiaries; WTO: Functions and Agreements; IMF and World Bank Explained; Regional Trade Blocs: EU, ASEAN, SAARC; Exchange Rate Systems; Balance of Payments Components; FDI vs FPI and FEMA; International, Multinational, Global and Transnational Strategy; Hofstede's Cultural Dimensions.
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About 2h 59m of video across 13 lessons, plus time for notes and quizzes. Go at your own pace; your place is saved.
Yes: “Market Entry Report: Taking an Indian Firm Abroad”. It comes after the last lesson, with a brief, clear tasks and how the work is judged.
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No. It's a crash course to help you understand and revise the subject quickly. Use it alongside your official study material and assignments.