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LJMU Partner Taught

Learning Methods

Lecture
Seminar

Module Offerings

3519IFBSG-APR-MTP
3519IFBSG-JAN-MTP

Aims

The aim of this module is to provide students with knowledge and understanding of international businesses, relationships and trade in an ever globalising economy. The module will help students understand how businesses conduct their affairs internationally, including references to key international organisations such as United Nations. It will introduce students to the key concepts of the business environment focusing on cultural and political influences.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Describe the role of International organisations and the impact world trade has on them.
2.
Analyse different approaches to world politics.
3.
Explain the effects of the environment in which businesses operate, with reference to the global economy.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:
- International Trade - Politics in Business in a Globalised market - Approaches to World Politics - Contemporary Issues in Globalisation - Geographical, cultural and political influences on international businesses - Business Ethics in the international market
Module Overview:
The aim of this module is to provide students with a knowledge and understanding of politics and business in an ever more globalised world. The module will address the key challenges, issues and approaches to politics as a global activity, and business in a globalised market. It will introduce students to the main ideas, concepts and philosophies that inform the contemporary world order, including the role of international organisations such as the United Nations and the European Union

Assessments

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