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The seminar course deepens the topics discussed in the VU International Management in two ways. First, we will discuss academic literature that investigates some of the topics we discuss in greater detail. Second, we will analyze case studies that show how international strategy and investment plays out in concrete scenarios.

We will cover the following topics.

• The relation of international management to economics
• Measuring and managing country risk
• Internationalization strategy
• Strategic management of multinational companies
• Valuation, assessment, and financing of international investment projects
• International management from real options and project finance perspectives
• Political strategies of multinational companies

This class uses a mixture of presentations, case studies, and interactive exercises. This course provides deeper insights into academic literature and case studies associated with the materials covered in the lecture “International Management”.

• Paper presentation:25%
• Case presentation: 25%
• Paper discussion: 10%
• Case discussion: 10%
• Class participation: 30%

participation requirements see curricula