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UNIVERSITY OF PETROLEUM & ENERGY STUDIES College of Management and Economic Studies Dehradun ________________________________________________________________________________

COURSE PLAN
Programme Course Semester Session Batch : : : : : Masters in Business Administration Energy Trading 4 Jan to May 2012 2010-2011 MBCQ 748 3 Comparative International Management

Subject Code : No. of credits : Subject :

Prepared by: Prof Ajit Nigam Email: aknigam@ddn.upes.ac.in

Approved By _________________________ HOD

UPES Campus Energy Acres P.O. Bidholi, Via Prem Nagar Dehradun -248 007 (U K)

_______________________ Dean
Tel : +91-135-2261090/91 Fax : +91 135- 2694204 Web : www.upes.ac.in

UNIVERSITY OF PETROLEUM & ENERGY STUDIES College of Management and Economic Studies, Dehradun

A. Goals: The overall goal of this course is to develop your understanding of practices of International Management across countries 1. To gain an understanding of Competitive Strength of India. 2. To understand the differences across management practices and Strategic Alliances 3. To develop a comparative understanding of world oil Markets

B. Requirements and Measurement: 1. You are expected to read the assigned material prior to the beginning of the class on the specific date. 2. You will submit a written analysis of all the cases that will be discussed in class during the semester. C. Course curriculum: To participate effectively, it is necessary to have read carefully and understand the reading material. The whole program is divided into 5 modules.

Module One - Concept of International Management Session Session 1 Topic Brief Introduction of forces that shaped the world

4 sessions Pedagogy Presentation Discussion followed by lecture

Suggested Reading/ Reading Material

Session 2

Comparative Advantage: India

Times Of India Presentation

Discussion

Prof Ajit Nigam

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Session 3

Comparative Advantage: India

Session 4

Cultural Differences among Countries

Module Two- International Strategic Alliances Session Session 5 Topic Concept of Strategic Alliance R1 UNDP Shipping Guide and INCO Terms Session 6 Mergers and Acquisitions Session 7 Transfer Pricing Mechanism Session 8 OPEC Lecture to be organized from Department of Finance Suggested Reading/ Reading Material

4 sessions Pedagogy Presentation and Discussion Discussion

Presentation

Discussion

Module Three- Organizing and Controlling for International Competition 5 sessions Session Session 9 Topic Problems in creating effective Control Systems Session 10 Management Practices in USA Session 11 Management Practices in EU Session 12 Management Practices in Far East Presentation Suggested Reading/ Reading Material Pedagogy Discussion followed by lecture

Prof Ajit Nigam

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Session 13

Future of International Management in India

Module Four- Political Risk Assessment Session Session 14 Topic Conflict between Country and Company Suggested Reading/ Reading Material

6 sessions Pedagogy Presentation

Session 12

Types of International Organizations

Discussion

Session 13

Political Instability and Host Govt Interventions

Session 14

Political Risk Assessment Techniques

Session 15 Session 16

Indian MNC FDI Policy

Module Five- Comparative Study of World Oil Markets Session Topic Suggested Reading/ Reading Material

session TBD Pedagogy

Prof Ajit Nigam

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Evaluation Scheme: Continuous Evaluation

Description 1. Internal Examination 2. Mid Semester Exams 3. End Semester Exam Marks 30 Marks 20 Marks 50 Marks Schedule Detailed below See Academic Calender See Academic Calender

F. Internal Examination Minimum three components out of the following will be used (10 marks each) a) Individual Assignment b) Individual Presentation c) Class Participation and Discussion 3rd week from the start of the course two week before mid semester Exam Ongoing

i) ii) iii) G. Instructions:

First Component

Second Component : Third Component :

a) All students will be divided in groups comprising 4 students each. b) The session will be made interactive through active participation from students. The entire session will be conducted through question-answer, discussion, current practices, examples, problem solving and presentations etc. c) Any group may be asked to present their views and defend the same in cases study sessions. d) All schedules/announcements must be strictly adhered to.

Prof Ajit Nigam

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