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International Business (BBA)

Theories of trade, foreign exchange, balance of payments, WTO, MNCs and export-import procedures.

6 MonthsDuration 5Chapters23Topics
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Syllabus · पाठ्यक्रम

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01Unit 1: Introduction and Modes of Entry 4 topics
  1. Meaning, nature and scope of international business
  2. Domestic vs international business
  3. Modes of entry: exporting, licensing, franchising, joint venture, FDI, wholly owned subsidiary
  4. Multinational corporations: merits and demerits
02Unit 2: Theories of International Trade 5 topics
  1. Mercantilism
  2. Absolute advantage (Adam Smith)
  3. Comparative advantage (David Ricardo)
  4. Heckscher-Ohlin factor endowment theory
  5. Product life cycle theory and Porter's diamond
03Unit 3: Foreign Exchange and Balance of Payments 5 topics
  1. Foreign exchange market and participants
  2. Fixed and floating exchange rates
  3. Appreciation and depreciation
  4. Balance of payments: current and capital account
  5. Convertibility of the rupee
04Unit 4: International Institutions 4 topics
  1. GATT and WTO
  2. IMF and World Bank
  3. Regional blocs: EU, ASEAN, SAARC, BRICS
  4. UNCTAD
05Unit 5: Export-Import Procedures 5 topics
  1. Foreign trade policy and DGFT
  2. IEC and export procedure
  3. Documents: invoice, bill of lading, letter of credit
  4. Incoterms: EXW, FOB, CIF, DDP
  5. EXIM Bank, ECGC and export promotion councils

About

You will be able to

  • Explain the nature of international business and compare modes of entry into foreign markets
  • Explain classical and modern theories of international trade
  • Describe foreign exchange markets, exchange rates and the balance of payments
  • Explain the role of WTO, IMF, World Bank and regional trade blocs
  • Follow export-import procedures, documents, Incoterms and support from EXIM Bank and ECGC

Who it is for

  • BBA students of Semester 5 in UP state universities and affiliated colleges (Lucknow University pattern)
  • Students interested in export-import, logistics or multinational careers

What you need

  • Macro Economics and Indian Business Environment (earlier semesters)

Questions

Which syllabus does the course follow?

The common UP state university BBA syllabus for International Business (Semester 5, Lucknow University pattern). The centre follows the student's own university syllabus (Lucknow University, MGKVP, VBSPU, CSJMU or any other) where it differs.

How are classes conducted?

Unit-wise lectures with examples from Indian business, short notes, numerical practice where needed and MCQ tests.

Are export documents shown?

Yes, sample invoices, bills of lading and letters of credit are explained so students understand real practice.

Are previous year questions covered?

Yes, previous university questions are solved unit-wise before the semester examination.

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