Japan and the East Asian Model: Government Administration of a Developmental State (VS1) (U03160)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : MSE-3-JEAM-VS1

The course covers the development of Japan's economy and governing system, the relationship between the national ministries and industries and the socio-political factors that have acted to create a powerful administrative state as well as a rigid admnistrative system, 1890 to the present. The course includes lectures regarding Japan's central banking system and central government administration of regional social and economic policies.

Entry Requirements

? This course is only available to part year visiting students.

? This course is a variant of the following course : U03159

? Pre-requisites : Not required but recommend courses in International Business and Marketing

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Business Studies, (Management School and Economics, Schedule H)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Not being delivered

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Tuesday	11:10	13:00	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

After completing this course students will be able to:

- Define the fundamental elements in the East Asian model.
- Assess the general economic and political environment in East Asian countries.
- Evaluate the environment for foreign business operations in East Asian countries.
- Demonstrate the ability to independently research conditions in East Asian economies that affect foreign direct investment and market entry.
- Recognize the importance of performing a country risk analysis of economies where intense government regulation of industrial output and domestic markets can affect profoundly foreign investment and business activities.

Assessment Information

For those who are here for the First Semester ONLY:
- The normal continuous assessment 50%;
- and One additional essay will account for the other 50% of the overall assessment.
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For those who are registered for the full academic year (Semester 1 and 2) MUST complete the assessment for the course (1 essay - 30%), and final degree examination (70%).