Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Students will augment their understanding and knowledge of the emerging markets that help future managers/economists make better investment decisions in emerging markets.

Credits: 6

Schedule: 11.01.2022 - 25.02.2022

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Svetlana Ledyaeva

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Emerging economies will likely provide substantial growth opportunities for global investors. But the risks of investing in these economies are not only substantial but also different from those in developed economies. The objective of this introductory course on emerging markets is to provide students with a basic conceptual framework and practical knowledge regarding investments in emerging markets. The unit of analysis of the course ranges from countries to multinational and domestic companies in emerging markets. The course deals with macroeconomics, but also focuses on the unique political and institutional context in emerging and frontier markets. The course consists of four interrelated modules that affect growth and business opportunities in emerging markets.

    First module helps to understand the process of economic growth and development, and in so doing develop the ability to analyze an emerging market at the level of the country.

    Second module concerns institutional context of investment decisions in emerging markets.

    In third module, we will examine companies working in emerging markets and how they must manage investment risks as well as develop strategies to overcome the institutional weaknesses of the environment.

    Finally, in fourth module, we will have four round tables where students will present their individual reports on chosen emerging countries and will be asked to take the perspective of different decision-makers, such as politicians, investors, and managers.
     

Assessment Methods and Criteria
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Spring 2021:
    Presentation of individual essay-report at round-table 15%
    Individual essay-report on a chosen emerging country 35%
    Term Paper 40%
    Participation in four round-tables 10%.

    Spring 2022:
    Presentation of individual essay-report at round-table 15%
    Individual essay-report on a chosen emerging country 35%
    Exam 40%
    Participation in four round-tables 10%.

Workload
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Lectures 22h
    Home assignments (round-tables) 15h
    Individual essay-report on a chosen emerging country 65h
    Preparing for lectures 20h
    Revision/self study 19h
    Preparation for exam 15h
    Exam 4h
    Total 160

DETAILS

Study Material
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Articles, book chapters, etc. as specified by the instructor.

    Availability

     

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    8 Decent Work and Economic Growth

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Period:

    2020-2021 Spring III

    2021-2022 Spring III


    Course Homepage: https://mycourses.aalto.fi/course/search.php?search=31E03000


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