Postgraduate Course: Outward Investment from Emerging Markets (BUST11148)
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 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
10 |
Home subject area |
Business Studies |
Other subject area |
None |
Course website |
None |
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Course description |
This module focuses on outward investment and multinational companies from emerging markets. It will examine the complex debates and struggles over the theories associated with international business and globalisation, in particular, the perceived nature of the outward capital flows from developing countries. It will also look at the practical issues involved in outward investment, including government policies and strategies, global political and economic environment, experience of East Asian economies, business activities at both industry level and firm level. Teaching materials are largely based on cases studies which help students to understand the practical problems and develop analytical skills in the concrete context. |
Entry Requirements
Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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Additional Costs |
None |
Course Delivery Information
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
At the end of the module, students will be able to understand the current theoretical debate over international business and globalisation and their implications to both emerging and developed markets. Also, they are expected to be able to identify and critically evaluate the practical issues involved in outward investment, such as economic and political transition in developing countries, and competitive challenges to enter into the global market, government policies, strategies that are pursued at firm levels. |
Assessment Information
20% group presentation, 80% individual assignment. |
Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
Not entered |
Contacts
Course organiser |
Dr Ling Liu
Tel: (0131 6)51 1429
Email: Ling.Liu@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Miss Rachel Allan
Tel: (0131 6)51 3757
Email: Rachel.Allan@ed.ac.uk |
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