Research Seminar "International Business in Conditions of Transformation"

2025/2026

Academic Year

ENG

Instruction in English

Delivered at:

Department of Economic Theory and Econometrics (Faculty of Economics)

Course type:

Compulsory course

When:

4 year, 2, 3 module

Instructor

Karpova, Nataliya S.

Course Syllabus

Abstract

The course "International Business in Transformation" provides understanding of the modern international business in global economic and political contexts. It explores key trends of the world economy, production and trade, as well as modern technological development and its impact on international markets and competition. The course highlights the most important business players, forms and formats of corporate development, ways of growth and progress based on theoretical concepts and approaches, as well as major practical instruments of international management, marketing and leadership competencies. Special focus is done on management of international companies in view of technological changes, rise of AI and the transition to digital economy. It focuses on new requirements for corporate social responsibility, cross-cultural management, ESG and sustainable development. It presents a broad view of dynamic and deep changes in global business environment, digitalization of economy and society, transformation of globalization.