International Economics - ECO020AS3AE - Opinto-opas

International Economics, 5 cr - ECO020AS3AE

Upcoming implementations

International Economics ECO020AS3AE-3002 24.03.2025-16.05.2025 5 op (IBE4PAACC, ...) +-
Teaching methods and instruction

This implementation is Blended. Some of the lectures will be held online.

Learning material and recommended literature

TBA

Working life connections

Cases, examples, and exercises are business related.

Campus

Pasila Campus

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

The course will be completed via active participation, tasks and assignments.

Teaching language

English

Internationality

The implementation will be held together with our international partner university.

Timing

24.03.2025 - 16.05.2025

Learning assignments

TBA Groupwork 100%

Enrollment

02.01.2025 - 21.03.2025

Content scheduling

24.03.2025 - 16.05.2025
Groups
- IBE4PAACC
- CONTACT
- IBE4PASCM
- IBE4PAMAR
- BLENDED
- IBE4PACOM
- EXCH
Alternative learning methods

Currently NA

Teachers

Jari Kaari, Alessio Tei

Seats

15 - 45

Further information

Grading 0-5

Degree Programme

INTBBA International Business

R&D proportion

0.00 cr

Virtual proportion

0.00 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5

Current implementations

No ongoing implementations yet.

Past implementations

International Economics ECO020AS3AE-3001 25.03.2024-17.05.2024 5 op (IBE4PAACC, ...) +-
Teaching methods and instruction

This implementation is Blended. Some of the lectures will be held online.

Learning material and recommended literature

TBA

Working life connections

Cases, examples, and exercises are business related.

Campus

Pasila Campus

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

The course will be completed via active participation, tasks and assignments.

Teaching language

English

Internationality

The implementation will be held together with our international partner university.

Timing

25.03.2024 - 17.05.2024

Learning assignments

TBA Groupwork 100%

Enrollment

02.01.2024 - 22.03.2024

Content scheduling

25.03.2024 - 17.05.2024
Groups
- IBE4PAACC
- CONTACT
- IBE4PASCM
- IBE4PAMAR
- BLENDED
- IBE4PACOM
- EXCH
Alternative learning methods

Currently NA

Teachers

Jari Kaari, Alessio Tei

Seats

15 - 45

Further information

Grading 0-5

Degree Programme

INTBBA International Business

R&D proportion

0.00 cr

Virtual proportion

0.00 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5

Students develop their knowledge of International Economics.

Classic and modern trade theories
Trade policy
Foreign exchange markets
Exchange rate determination
Exchange rate regimes
Economic integration

Project counseling and contact lessons. Class-based learning, and team project, assignments, and independent work. Examination.
If the student has obtained the relevant knowledge and skills elsewhere, for example at work, s/he can demonstrate the knowledge and skills through the RPL process.

Krugman, P., Obstfeld, M. & Melitz, M. 2019. International Economics. Global ed., 11e. Pearson. Selected chapters.
Hubbard, R.G. & O’Brien, A.P. 2019. Essentials of Economics. 6e. Pearson. Selected chapters. Or similar.
Lecture notes, articles, …

How does international trade benefit economies and consumers? Why do exchange rates change? What is the impact of these changes? These are important topics in international economics. If you see your future in international trade or finance, this course is essential for your future and professional career.

When the implementation type of the course is contact, online or blended it is required that the student is present during those teaching hours that are marked in the study schedule. If you are absent more than 25%, your grade will be lowered by one. If you are absent more than 50%, the course is failed.

The student has successfully completed Principles of Economics (Yritykset, kuluttajat ja yhteiskunta), or equivalent.

• knows some of the basic concepts of international economics
• knows some of the economic mechanisms in the international economic sphere
• in a team, is capable of analyzing some of the effects of the international economy on the firm
• understands news related to international economics
• knows where to look for information

• knows how economics is related to international economics
• knows core concepts of both international trade and international finance
• can independently analyze effects of international trade and international finance on the firm
• feels comfortable when working in a team
• in a team, can make suggestions for preventive measures

• has a very good understanding of the potential effects of international trade and international finance on the firm
• has a very good understanding of different models used in international economics
• can independently analyze potential opportunities in the international environment for the firm