Unit 5: International Business

This unit is part of the BTEC National Extended Diploma in Business and has the following learning outcomes and assessment criteria:

1. A Explore the international context for business operations
   1. A1 International business
   2. A2 Financing of international business
   3. A3 Support for international business
2. B Investigate the international economic environment in which business operates
   1. B1 Globalisation
   2. B2 International trading blocs
   3. B3 Barriers to international business
3. C Investigate the external factors that influence international businesses
   1. C1 External influences
   2. C2 International business support systems
4. D Investigate the cultural factors that influence international businesses
   1. D1 Cultural factors
   2. D2 Impact of cultural factors
5. E Examine the strategic and operational approaches to developing international trade
   1. E1 Strategies for operating internationally
   2. E2 Resource considerations