B_MOV International Business Relations

University of Finance and Administration
Summer 2014
Extent and Intensity
2/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
JUDr. Josef Novák (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
JUDr. Josef Novák
Department of Economics and Management – Departments – University of Finance and Administration
Contact Person: Ing. Edita Jerie, DiS.
Timetable of Seminar Groups
B_MOV/pRPH: Tue 10:30–11:14 E230, Tue 11:15–12:00 E230, J. Novák
B_MOV/vR1PH: Fri 28. 3. 13:45–15:15 E222, 15:30–17:00 E222, Fri 25. 4. 13:45–15:15 E129, J. Novák
Prerequisites
Mastering the basic of business relations, business management, marketing management and good general commercial and political overview.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
After completing the course the student is well versed in the practice of international trade, including current trends in global markets, which can not be in today's globalized world avoided. Students will clarify key concepts and clarify the current structure and organization of Czech foreign trade, will pay attention to the information on the practical implementation of international business. The student can define risks specific to the implementation of foreign operations at the enterprise level. Students will understand the current issues of European integration, and the overall problems of the world economy in   connection with the ongoing globalization. Students will study, in   currently the strongest integration groupings (such as ASEAN, NAFTA, EU, etc.) and their impact on international trade, and the position of the Czech Republic in the world economy. Students will be able to see potential competitive advantages of the Czech Republic (and Europe) and its companies in the future, in the context of developments in emerging territories   (emerging) markets such as Asia, the BRIC countries, etc.The course is taught by leading experts from practice with excellent experience in foreign trade and international relations
Syllabus
  • 1.Clarification of basic concepts and specifications of the current structure and organization of Czech foreign trade.
  • 2.International business in practice.
  • 3.Implementation risks of foreign operations at the enterprise level.
  • 4.Current problems of European integration, the overall problems of the world economy in the context of the continued globalization, the strongest integration groupings (such as ASEAN, NAFTA, EU, etc.).
  • 5.The impact of globalization on international business and the position of the Czech Republic in the world economy.
  • 6.Potential competitive advantage of the Czech Republic (Europe) and its companies into the future in the context of developments in the     emerging territories (emerging) markets, such as Asia, the BRICS countries, etc.
  • 7.Business methods in   import and export operations.
  • 8.Forms of input companies to foreign markets.
  • 9.International purchase agreement, the conclusion, content, and used documents.
  • 10.Delivery terms in   international sales contracts, Incoterms, criteria for the selection conditions.
  • 11.Price in import and export operations.
  • 12.Payment terms in   international sales contracts, their functions, types and criteria for selection.
Literature
    required literature
  • CIHELKOVÁ, E. a kol. Světová ekonomika: obecné trendy rozvoje. Praha: C. H. Beck, 2009. 273 s. ISBN 978-80-7400-155-0.
  • MACHKOVÁ, Hana, ČERNOHLÁVKOVÁ, Eva, SATO, Alexej, aj. Mezinárodní obchodní operace. 5. aktual. vyd. Praha : Grada Publishing, 2010. 242 s. ISBN 978-80-247-3237-4.
    recommended literature
  • KALÍNSKÁ, Emilie a kol.: Mezinárodní obchod v 21. století. Grada Publishing 2010. 225 s. ISBN 978-80-247-3396-8
Teaching methods
Classes will be held on the basis of interactive lectures in which theory will be supplemented and explained on concrete practical examples with an impact on international trade relations and events with an influence onto corporate environment.
Assessment methods
The course International Business Relations is finished by credit. Full-time and part-time study: active participation in lectures (50%), individual involvement during lectures and knowlwedge verification test.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
General note: Aa2.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: 6 hodin KS/semestr.
The course is also listed under the following terms Winter 2007, Summer 2008, Winter 2008, Summer 2009, Summer 2010, Summer 2011, Winter 2011, summer 2012, Winter 2012, Summer 2013, Winter 2014, Summer 2016, Summer 2017, Summer 2018, Summer 2019, Summer 2020, Summer 2021, Summer 2022, Summer 2023, Summer 2024, Summer 2025.
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