FTMBA 2021_II The World Economy
This course introduces students to important economic aspects that are relevant for firms involved in international business. It also discusses special features of the European integration process. The examination of the global business environment focuses on international trade, foreign direct investment and foreign exchange operations. The discussions of concepts are complemented by cases that aim at illustrating how economic linkages between countries affect the decision of firms.
Kurs ID
MBA ECON521
Art des Kurses
FT MBA LV
Wochenstunden
2,5
Semester
HS 2020
Vortragssprache
Englisch
Vortragende/r
Prof. Dr. Michael Frenkel
Bitte beachten Sie, dass AustauschstudentInnen im BSc-Programm der WHU eine höhere Anzahl an Credits erwerben als hier aufgeführt. Für weitere Informationen wenden Sie sich bitte direkt an das [International Relations Office].
Kursinhalt
1. Globalization
2. International Trade
3. Trade Policy
4. Regional Economic Integration and the European Economy
5. Foreign Direct Investment: Rationale and Policies
6. The Foreign Exchange Market (Part I)
7. The Foreign Exchange Market (Part II)
8. The International Monetary System
Termine
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Monday, 14.09.2020 | 09:45 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday, 15.09.2020 | 09:45 - 17:00 |
| Monday, 28.09.2020 | 09:45 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday, 29.09.2020 | 09:45 - 15:15 |
| Tuesday, 20.10.2020 | 09:45 - 13:00 |
Lernerfolge
Students will understand important features of the international economic environment for international business. They will learn to assess specific situations, developments, and policies in international trade, foreign direct investment, foreign exchange markets, and the international monetary systems.
Literatur
Hill, C., International Business - Competing in the Global Marketplace, 11th edition, 2017.
Lernmethoden
Lecture, class discussions, project work, and cases
Art der Prüfung
Group project: 35%
Class participation: 15%
Final In-Class Exam (60 minutes): 50%
Voraussetzungen
Successful completion of courses preceeding the module