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The State–MNC Relationship

Explore the influence of multinational corporations on the global business environment.

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  • Duration

    2 weeks

  • Weekly study

    8 hours
Overview
Requirements

Explore who has more power: states or corporations

During this course you will have the opportunity to examine the reasons for the rise and spread of multinational corporations (MNCs), why businesses internationalise and the process through which this happens. The course aims to outline the Uppsala model of business internationalisation and assess how it is applicable to modern companies.

You will also have the chance to explore the complexity of the relationship between states and MNCs, their main bargaining powers and how these vary according to specific circumstances.

What topics will you cover?

  • An introduction to business internationalisation
  • The Uppsala model – a theory that describes the way in which firms internationalise
  • The rise and fall of multinational corporations (MNCs)
  • The relationship between states and MNCs, their different goals and how this can bring them into conflict
  • The bargaining powers of states and MNCs and how they negotiate the terms and conditions of their relationship

Learning on this course

On every step of the course you can meet other learners, share your ideas and join in with active discussions in the comments.

What will you achieve?

By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...

  • Explain why MNCs have grown in number, size and significance in recent decades
  • Investigate the main reasons why firms choose to internationalise
  • Describe the main features of the Uppsala model of business internationalisation and be able to critically evaluate its strengths and weaknesses
  • Assess whether the ‘golden age’ of MNCs is coming to an end

Who is the course for?

This course is for students studying MSc International Business Management.

Please note that the individuals detailed in the ‘Who will you learn with?’ section below, are current staff members and may be subject to change.

Who developed the course?

Coventry University

Coventry secured 5 QS Stars for Teaching and Online Learning in the QS World University Ranking 2020 and has received No. 1 in the world for Massive Open Online Courses in MoocLab’s World University Ranking 2021.

  • Established

    1992

  • Location

    Coventry

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