C10IE Coursework Requirement 2024-2025

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C10IE International Entrepreneurship

2024-2025

Coursework 1:

Requirement:

Develop a detailed case study of a real Born Global Firm that is not discussed in the course materials
or widely known. Collect relevant data on the company (secondary or primary) and analyse how the
firm navigated the challenges of early internationalization. Discuss how their strategies align or
diverge from the theories presented in your course readings so far.

1. Quality of Research and Data Collection (20%)


 Depth and breadth of information gathered about the chosen Born Global Firm
 Use of credible and diverse sources (academic, industry reports, company data, etc.)
 Originality of the chosen company (not widely known or discussed in course materials)

2. Case Study Presentation (15%)


 Clear and logical structure of the case study
 Engaging narrative that provides a comprehensive overview of the company
 Proper citation and referencing of sources

3. Analysis of Early Internationalization Challenges (25%)


 Identification and explanation of key challenges faced by the firm
 Critical analysis of how the firm navigated these challenges
 Depth of insights into the firm's decision-making processes and strategies

4. Application of Theoretical Concepts (25%)


 Accurate understanding and application of relevant theories from course readings
 Thoughtful comparison of the firm's strategies with theoretical frameworks
 Analysis of how the firm's approach aligns with or diverges from these theories

5. Critical Thinking and Argumentation (15%)


 Depth of analysis and interpretation of the firm's strategies
 Ability to draw meaningful conclusions from the case study
 Demonstration of original thinking and insights

6. Writing Quality and Presentation (10%)


 Clarity and coherence of writing
 Proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation
 Adherence to the 1500-word limit and any other formatting requirements

7. Overall Synthesis and Conclusion (10%)


 Effective summary of key findings
 Insightful conclusions drawn from the analysis
 Discussion of implications for understanding Born Global Firms and early internationalization
strategies
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Your wordcount of the written coursework should be maximum 1500 words long (excluding
appendices) (+/- 10%)

You are required to search for further updated data and information on the company from other
sources. Select relevant information for the assignment only.

Further readings are encouraged for higher results.

Please read the feedback form to understand the requirements.

You should refer to different sources of relevant literatures and include citations within the text using
the Harvard system of referencing, as well as a full reference list at the end.

This is an individual coursework as Coursework 1, which is worth 30% of your total assessment. The
coursework 2 will be release by end of week 5, which is worth 70% of your total assessment.

The deadline for coursework 1 submission is Friday 11th October 2024, Week 5 at 4pm, via Turnitin
under Assignment on Canvas
• The front page of the assignment MUST contain the following:

International Entrepreneurship [C10IE] 2024/2025

Title of Assignment: Author:

Group Number: Registration Numbers:

Date: Degree Courses (e.g. MA (Hons) Business


Management):

Word Count:

• Late assignments will be penalised; see the SML Undergraduate Handbook p19. Ensure that you
have read the section on Academic misconduct. If in doubt about anything speak to the course co-
ordinator. The SML Undergraduate Handbook is available online at:
https://www.hw.ac.uk/online/doc/HW-Online-EGIS-Student-Handbook.pdf

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