International Political Economy

22M1113

Master

Englisch

5.0

nur Wintersemester

1 Semester

Rational decisions made by management require that important development trends in the global economy are recognised and that their impact on the options available for companies to take is accurately assessed. This module expands and deepens relevant knowledge of global economic processes and structures.

1. Understanding economic behaviour

2. Fundamental paradigms in economic thinking

3. Differences between the political economy of nations

4. Introduction into the Functioning of the EU

5. Country studies (e.g. Korea, Indonesia ..)

6. Global governance and the role of the nation state

7. Exchange rates, balance of payments and

8. International Financial architecture

9. Competition and industrial policy

Der Arbeitsaufwand für das Modul umfasst insgesamt 150 Stunden (siehe auch "ECTS-Leistungspunkte und Benotung").

• Portfolio-Prüfungsleistung oder
• Klausur oder
• Hausarbeit

The portfolio exam covers 100 points and consists of a one-hour written examination (50 points) and a written paper (50 points).

Written paper: approx. 12-15 pages

Written examination: in accordance with the valid study regulations.

Written paper of the portfolio exam: approx. 8 pages

The requirements are specified in the respective lectures.

Very good knowledge of English; basic knowledge of international economics

Students who successfully complete this module acquire a broad knowledge of the functioning of political economic systems. They understand the power and significance of key economic policies, such as fiscal, monetary, competition and industrial policies.

Students understand the challenges of national policy making within the framework of political systems and political culture.

Students realize the importance of the political system, its structures and policies for the way enterprises need to work

Students develop the skills to apply their knowledge to decision making both at the national and the corporate level.

Students develop the competency to apply advanced economic and business analysis methods.

Students recognize the multiple challenges for corporate managers and for national leaders. They recognize the dilemmas and learn to take positions.

Students present the results of their groupwork and of case studies they look at.

Students understand the importance of a sound knowledge of global economic issue.

Students learn to see and appreciate the power of economic theories to understand economic phenomena.

This module in the first semester of the master program provides for a strong basis for other modules, in which a sound understanding of economic issues is helpful or even required.

• International Business and Management, M.A. (01.09.2024)

• Mayer, Peter

• Mayer, Peter