MNGT-E2011 - Global Political Economy, Lecture, 6.9.2023-12.10.2023

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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

Upon successful completion of this course, the student is able to:

  1. identify the transformations of capitalism, technological development, markets, and
    (de-)globalization;
  2. understand the role of key economic and political players and their interaction in the functioning and development of global markets and economies;
  3. apply key concepts of global political economy drawing from economics, political science, international relations, sociology  and critical theory;
  4. address and act on global grand challenges and megatrends and understand their impact on societies, business and responsible management practices across countries.

Credits: 6

Schedule: 06.09.2023 - 12.10.2023

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Tiina Ritvala

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:

    The course consists of three modules: 1) The Evolution of Capitalism: Historical, Ideological and Technological Perspectives; 2) Key Actors and Power in the Global Political Economy; and 3) Global Grand Challenges and Megatrends. 

    The first module begins with an introduction to the historical and ideological evolution of capitalism and discusses the role of technological progress. It then delves into geopolitics, (de-)globalization and economic nationalism. It emphasizes the changing geopolitical state in the trade between the EU, the US, Russia and China ​without a strong normative stance on what is essentially "right" or "wrong".

    The second module focuses on the key players in global markets and society. It engages the students to reflect upon the increasing power of multinational corporations in the organization and orchestration of global value chains, international regulations at the nexus of business and government relations and the role of non-governmental organizations. This module also envisions the nature of post-pandemic global financial system.

    The third module is dedicated to global grand challenges and megatrends such as climate change, demographic changes, diversity and inclusion, as well as digitalization. It challenges the students to suggest future-oriented solutions to promote the global sustainability agenda and the UN sustainable development goals.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Assignments

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Contact teaching

    Independent work

DETAILS

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    5 Gender Equality

    8 Decent Work and Economic Growth

    9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

    10 Reduced Inequality

    13 Climate Action

    17 Partnerships for the Goals

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language : English

    Teaching Period : 2022-2023 Autumn I
    2023-2024 Autumn I

    Enrollment :

    This course is exclusive to the students of the Master's Programmes in: 1. Global Management and 2. People Management and Organizational Development.

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