•   International Economics GLO1LK101C-3005 16.01.2023-17.03.2023  5   (CONTACT, ...) +-
    Learning objectives
    Students develop their knowledge of International Economics (finance).
    Starting level and linkage with other courses
    A-part of basic studies module 5 Growing Global. The B-part is Communication and Culture and the C-part is International economics
    Contents
    Classic and modern trade theories
    Trade policies
    Foreign exchange markets
    Exchange rate determination
    Economic integration
    Assessment criteria
    Assessment criteria - grade 1
    • 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
    Assessment criteria - grade 3
    • 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
    Assessment criteria - grade 5
    • 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
    Teaching methods and instruction

    Contact sessions
    Individual and team assignments

    Learning material and recommended literature

    Macroeconomics:
    Hubbard, R.G. & O’Brien, A.P. 2019. Essentials of Economics. 6e, or older. Pearson Education International. New York. Selected chapters. Or similar.
    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.
    Material available in Moodle
    Recommended reading

    Working life connections

    Cases, examples and exercises are business related.

    Campus

    Pasila Campus

    Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

    Exam and re-exam dates are announced in Moodle.

    Teaching language

    English

    Internationality

    The course deals intensively with international trade and international monetary economics issues both at country and global level. Multicultural learning teams.

    Timing

    16.01.2023 - 17.03.2023

    Learning assignments

    Course work Assignments Self-study Examination

    Enrollment

    02.01.2023 - 13.01.2023

    Content scheduling

    Teaching during the spring semester 2022.
    Further details in Moodle.

    Groups
    • CONTACT
    • LK4PA
    • EXCH
    Teachers

    Sami Hartikainen

    Seats

    15 - 45

    Further information

    Target market report + assignments 50%
    Examination 50%

    Degree Programme

    FINA Degree Programme in Finance and Economics

    R&D proportion

    0.00 cr

    Virtual proportion

    0.00 cr

    Evaluation scale

    H-5