International Economics - ECO1LF101 - Opinto-opas

International Economics, 5 cr - ECO1LF101

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Current implementations

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Past implementations

International Economics ECO1LF101-3038 07.08.2023-24.11.2023 5 op (GLOB22SMON, ...) +-
Campus

Mondragon

Teaching language

English

Timing

07.08.2023 - 24.11.2023
Groups
- GLOB22SMON
- CONTACT
Teachers

Jari Kaari, Diego Hernández Campos

Seats

14 - 30

Degree Programme

GLOBBA Degree Programme in International Business

R&D proportion

0.00 cr

Virtual proportion

0.00 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5
International Economics ECO1LF101-3030 16.01.2023-19.05.2023 5 op (LF3PA, ...) +-
Teaching methods and instruction

Contact sessions
Individual and team assignments
Learning cafés and discussion

Learning material and recommended literature

Recommended readings

International Economics:
Krugman, P., Obstfeld, M. & Melitz, M. 2019. International Economics. Global ed., 11e. Pearson. Selected chapters.
or,
Husted, S. & Melvin, M. 2013. International Economics. Int’l ed., 9e. Pearson. Selected chapters. Available also as an eBook.

Hubbard, R.G. & O’Brien, A.P. 2019. Essentials of Economics. 6e, or older. Pearson Education International. New York. Selected chapters. Or similar.

Material available in Moodle

Working life connections

Cases, examples and exercises are business and institutions related

Campus

Pasila Campus

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

There will be

Quiz 1: Date is given later
Quiz 2: Date is given later
Exam 3: Date is given later
Re-exam: Date is given later

Teaching language

English

Internationality

The course deals intensively with international economics, international trade and international business activities, financing and international monetary systems.
Multicultural learning material
International participants
Multicultural lecturers

Timing

16.01.2023 - 19.05.2023

Learning assignments

This course will have several tasks in micro and macro economics They will prepare presentation of some topics in groups In addition, students are expected to do Self-study Examination

Enrollment

02.01.2023 - 13.01.2023

Content scheduling

During the period of: 16.01-17.05.2023

Classroom 2008

Every THU 08:30 -10:45

No classes on 24.02.2023 & 23.03.2023
Groups
- LF3PA
- CONTACT
- EXCH
Alternative learning methods

Alternative learning methods may be discussed with the responsible teachers

Teachers

Evariste Habiyakare, David Duncombe

Seats

15 - 35

Further information

Following will be assessed:
- Participation and activities 10%
- Two Different quizzes 30%
- One topic presentation in teams 30%
- One Final Exam 30%

Degree Programme

GLOBBA Degree Programme in International Business

R&D proportion

0.00 cr

Virtual proportion

0.00 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5

Students develop their knowledge of International Economics.

Macroeconomics
• economic growth, unemployment and inflation
• money
• fiscal and monetary policy

International Economics
• classical and modern trade theories
• trade policy
• exchange rates
• exchange rate mechanisms
• WTO, 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. See MyNet for further RPL information and instructions.

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

No prerequisites.

Knowledge
You know the key concepts within the course’s scope, but are yet to develop the general view and the big picture of the subject matter.

Skills
You can complete given tasks and assignments with assistance.

You need to develop how to apply knowledge.

Competence
You demonstrate some ability to perform skills and have basic knowledge, but you have difficulty to manage without assistance.

Knowledge:
You know the key concepts well and can explain how the theories and models function and the tools are used. You have a general view of the subject matter.

Skills:
You complete given tasks and assignments independently. You apply knowledge in hands-on business related situations. You can critique your own practice and identify ways to improve.

Competence
You demonstrate sufficient ability to perform skills and have basic to good knowledge. You can perform independently, but you have some challenges in passing on your skills and knowledge to others. You have an interest in professional development.

Knowledge
You have a strong command of the key and related concepts. You can critically evaluate theories, models and tools. You can demonstrate explicit knowledge of the subject matter, and how it relates to other disciplines.

Skills
You apply knowledge in demanding business related situations. You can prioritize and critically select tools and methods for solving complex problems in the subject matter.

Competence
You execute skills with natural proficiency and you have detailed and explicit knowledge. You can perform independently and you are also able and actively willing to help others develop and pass on your skills. You have an attitude of continuous professional development.