Undergraduate Course: Japan and the East Asian Model: Government Administration of a Developmental State (BUST10087)
Course Outline
| School |
Business School |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
Business Studies |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
| Course description |
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. |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites |
Visiting students should have at least 3 Business Studies/Management courses at grade B or above (or be predicted to obtain this). We will only consider University/College level courses.
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| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
| Not being delivered |
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
Coursework 30%; examination 70%.
Visiting Student Variant Assessment
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%).
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Special Arrangements
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Additional Information
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| Transferable skills |
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| Reading list |
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| Study Abroad |
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Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Susan Carpenter
Tel:
Email: Susan.Carpenter@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
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