FTMBA 2024_I 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
FS 2023
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.Foreign Direct Investment: Rationale and Policies
3.International Trade
4.Trade Restrictions and the Global Trading System
5.The Foreign Exchange Market, the Equilibrium Exchange Rate, and Currency Risk
6.The Swap Rate and the Foreign Exchange Rate in the Log Run
Termine
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, 25.04.2023 | 09:00 - 16:30 |
| Wednesday, 26.04.2023 | 09:00 - 16:30 |
| Monday, 08.05.2023 | 09:00 - 16:30 |
| Wednesday, 17.05.2023 | 09:00 - 14:45 |
| Monday, 22.05.2023 | 09:00 - 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, 13th edition, 2021.
Lernmethoden
Lecture, class discussions, project work, and cases
Art der Prüfung
Group project: 50%
Final In-Class Exam (60 minutes): 50%
Voraussetzungen
Successful completion of courses preceeding the module