International Economics - Opinto-opas

Students develop their knowledge of International Economics.

No prerequisites.

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

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.

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.

Contact sessions
Individual and team assignments
Learning cafés

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

Cases, examples and exercises are business related.

Pasila Campus

Exam and re-exam dates are announced in Moodle.

English

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

23.08.2021 - 17.12.2021

Course work Assignments Self-study Examination

14.06.2021 - 20.08.2021

Teaching during the fall semester 2021.
Further details in Moodle.

EXCH
LF3PB

Sami Hartikainen

15 - 35

Target market report + assignments 50%
Examination 50%

GLOBBA Degree Programme in International Business

0.00 cr

H-5