Course Work

International Food Business

The "Need To Knows"

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Year 1 International Business Essentials
Semester 1	Semester 2
1. Acquiring Knowledge of International Food Systems Introduction to macroeconomics Agricultural and food policy Global politics and the legal environment International food business:issues and developments	3. Analyzing Food Value Chains International food chains and their environment Chain Management Logistics and Distribution International food trade Food quality and safety
2. Analyzing Business Processes Introduction to microeconomics Business Task Environment Organizational Behaviour Business Management Business Finance Operations Management Making Management Decisions	4. Developing External Communication Strategies Information and Communication Marketing Communication Consumer Behaviour and culture Emerging international media and techniques

Year 2 Innovation and Marketing
Semester 1	Semester 2
5. Innovating and Entrepreneurship in Food Business New product development process Process of entrepreneurship Business start-up or acquisition Business law	7. Preforming Market Research Primary and secondary data Design and methodology Marketing research project
6. Marketing Management Product/service management Pricing theory and application Transportation and storage Wholesaling and retailing International marketing	European Placement

Year 3 Leadership, Finances and Business Planning
Semester 1	Semester 2
8. Performing as a Leader and Manager Leadership theory and practice Human resources theory and practice Management decision-making	10. Developing Business Plans Purpose Form and structure Business planning
9. Analyzing and Realizing Financial and Managerial Information and Forecasts Financial Accounting Financial Management Managerial Accounting Budgeting and control	North American Placement

Year 4 Advancing and Synthesizing
Semester 1	Semester 2
Thesis
First Minor
Second Minor

Notes:

Academic year is September to April (placement is April to July).
Year 1 includes a one or two week orientation and introduction for all students in Iceland