Contemporary Economic Issues (5 ECTS)

Objective

Upon completing this course the student will:
- Understand the importance of appropriate research techniques
Strong grounding in general business knowledge and processes
x Keen awareness of global economic and business trends
x Critical, analytical thinking
Intercultural adaptability in an international and cross-disciplinary context
Effective communication and negotiation skills
Leadership in a transnational business environment
Strategic management capability
Supply chain and B2B relationship management skills
Service orientation and sustainability awareness
Strong understanding of organizational dynamics
Operations management skills

Content

Business as a social and cultural practice
Political economy of the firm
The ethical dimensions of business
Regulation and market failure
Corporate social responsibility and accountability
Inequality, sustainability and development
Understanding the impacts and dilemmas of government economic policy
An intensive business ethics-focused project (worth 2 ECTS)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

showing just enough understanding of the subject to merit a pass grade but requiring greater effort to achieve a more satisfactory result

Assessment criteria, good (3)

showing strong understanding of basic concepts and good grasp of techniques, but with certain minor problems still requiring further attention

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

not only fulfils all standard requirements but demonstrates originality and imagination

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

showing just enough understanding of the subject to merit a pass grade but requiring greater effort to achieve a more satisfactory result

Qualifications

Economics