PTMBA2027 The Social & Political Economy of Global Business

Participation Prerequisites

Basic knowledge in Business and Economics

Course Content

​​The course focuses on the social, political and economic dimensions of global business and their interaction. It introduces students to important economic concepts that are relevant for companies involved in international business. In doing so it combines the broader geoeconomic (macro) perspective with the management perspective on topics such as international trade and global financial linkages, the rising protectionist policies and its implications, as well as the recent trends in geoeconomics. A special emphasis is put on the European perspective.​ 

• Political Economy and Geoeconomics
• Global Trade and Investment Environment
• International Monetary and Financial System
• Developing and Emerging Countries Analysis

Intended Learning Outcomes and Competencies

Understanding of

- Interaction of Social, Political and Economic Factors

- Global Business Environment and its Challenges

- Current Geoeconomic Developments and its Implications

- Macroeconomic Risks in International Business

Instruction Type

Presence

Form of Examination

Written Exam

Literature

Hill, W. L.: International Business - Competing in the Global Marketplace, 14th edition 2023, McGraw Hill.