Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25
None
Available as a Free Standing Elective
No
The purpose of this module is to introduce theories around globalisation, international trade and investment and offers insight into a range of economic, political, economic, technological processes that influence and are influenced by international business activities. The module brings together concepts, theories and case studies on various issues of international business context.
Aims
- To develop in-depth knowledge of the global economic, cultural, political and technological conditions that shape the goals and processes of international business activities.- To have a critical and solid understanding of basic theories underlying the importance of international trade and investment.- To be able to apply the theories and background knowledge learned to enhance understanding of current events and their impacts.
Talis Aspire Reading ListAny reading lists will be provided by the start of the course.http://lists.lib.keele.ac.uk/modules/man-40114/lists
Intended Learning Outcomes
critically evaluate the arguments relating to global economic, political, cultural and technological factors that shape international business: 1use theories and background knowledge learned to enhance general understanding of current events and their impacts on international business and to formulate critical opinions: 2understand and analyse international environment in which international business decisions are made: 1,2
22 hours lectures and seminars50 hours lecture preparation and reading20 hours seminar preparation30 hours literature review preparation28 hours group presentation preparation
Description of Module Assessment
1: Literature Review weighted 60%A literature review on a topic (3,000 words)
2: Group Presentation weighted 40%Group presentation on a case study