Randi Lunnan is a professor and researcher in the field of international strategic alliances and management of international corporations. She lectures on subjects such as International Business, International Management, strategy and strategic alliances.
One of the subject areas Lunnan finds particularly exciting is International Business. She teaches this course in BI's MBA programme in China.
”What makes this subject so interesting is finding that you are at the centre of the dynamic development in China together with students who spend time working to improve the competitiveness of Chinese and foreign companies. Issues such as expansion, coordination across national borders and cultures are important factors in these companies and our international students in Shanghai are constantly facing these challenges.”
Randi Lunnan believes the course is particularly suited for students with some work experience who want to update their knowledge in this field. Lunnan says that future students have a lot to look forward to.
”In this course you have the opportunity to supplement your toolbox with new methods and theories that are relevant when working in an international arena. In addition, you acquire new perspectives on international business.
Why choose International Business?
In International Business, students are expected to be committed to and interested in this field. Students should choose this course if they wish to be better prepared to tackle challenges linked to operating across national borders together with people from other countries and cultures. Following completion of Lunnan’s International Business course, the students will be better suited for international executive positions.
”The reason why the students become attractive to international companies is because they are familiar with the basic theories and models for international business. The students also develop a better understanding of the big picture and other cultures."
At the MBA level this is a course that is more experience-based than similar courses at the master’s degree level. A typical class numbers 60 to 70 students.
The reason why the students become attractive to international companies is because they are familiar with the basic theories and models for international business.
Randi Lunnan - Department of Strategy and Logistics
