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SYLLABUS

Globalisation, Trade and Market Structure, 7,5 ECTS Credits

COURSE CATEGORY   Civilekonomprogrammet samt i Internationella civilekonomprogrammet och fristående kurs MAIN FIELD OF STUDY   Economics - NAA SUBJECT AREA   Economics – NA1   COURSE CODE   730G90

AIM OF THE COURSE

After completion of the course the students should be able to: - explain the different theories and perspectives in international business - analyze the factors underpinning corporate globalization processes , including , establishment of shapes and strategies , and the internalization of the value chain - systematically analyze and reflect on the fundamental challenges and problems that arise in companies with global operations - analyze the impact of international trade on competition , pricing, product differentiation and market structures .

CONTENTS

The course aims is to analyze selected topic in various areas of corporate value chains in a globalized world. The course aims is to integrate the national economy and business overall aspects regarding international business. The first part focuses on the outside world importance for international active companies by discussing, among other things, globalization trends, trade theories, global investment flows and economic integration. Based on this, the second part focuses on the company's strategic challenges in a global context in terms of international expansion, establishment process, how to enter new markets and why. The course covers the following topics: - Theories of the driving forces behind international trade and specialization - Theories of sourcing activities - Effects of international trade competition, pricing, product differentiation and market structures - Internationalisation processes, forms of establishment and establishment strategies - The relationship between internationalization, economic growth and business efficiency

TEACHING

Classical lectures that might be combined with lectures held by guests from the private and/or public sector. Homework and independent study are a necessary complement to the course.

EXAMINATION

Written examination. Detailed information about the examination can be found in the course’s study guide Students failing an exam covering either the entire course or part of the course two times are entitled to have a new examiner appointed for the reexamination. Students who have passed an examination may not retake it in order to improve their grades.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Completed Economics , Basic Course 30 credits with at least 15 credits approved or equivalent.

GRADING

The course is graded on the following scale: Pass with distinction; Pass; Fail.

CERTIFICATE

Course certificate is issued by the Faculty Board on request. The Department provides a special form which should be submitted to the Student Affairs Division.

COURSE LITERATURE

The course literature is decided upon by the department in question.

OTHER INFORMATION

Planning and implementation of a course must take its starting point in the wording of the syllabus. The course evaluation included in each course must therefore take up the question how well the course agrees with the syllabus. The course is carried out in such a way that both men´s and women´s experience and knowledge is made visible and developed.

Globalisation, Trade and Market Structure Globalisering, handel och marknadsstruktur   Department responsible for the course or equivalent: IEI - Department of Management and Engineering             Registrar No: 2013-00306 och 2013-00307   Course Code: 730G90           Exam codes: see Local Computer System       Subject/Subject Area : Economics - NAA                       Level   Education level     Subject Area Code   Field of Education   G1X   Basic level     NA1   SA   The syllabus was approved by the Board of Faculty of Arts and Science 2015-05-22