Defining emerging economies
- Definition of emerging economies
- BRIC & CIVET countries
Characterising emerging economies, who they are and what factors result lead to economic growth.

Current patterns of international business between the TRIAD (EU, USA & Japan) & emerging economies
- TRIAD pursuit of increased productivity
- Impact of emerging economies on current patterns of international business
- The role of China
Characterising how the TRIAD MNE's have sought to improve productivity by working with SME's within emerging and what the implications of this have been, with a specific focus on China

Future dynamics of international business
- Identifying factors likely to impact patterns of international business.
- Trends towards globalisation
- Future potential patterns of international business
Evaluation of key factors impacting the future patterns of international business. e.g. feasibility of continued globalisation; concept of continuously emerging economies and their impact on international business .

Module handbooks
Blackboard resource
Selected contemporary issues
Selected case studies
Directed texts

A 2,000 word individual assignment – subject aimed at evaluating all three module learning outcomes as described above.

Rugman A & Collinson S. International Business 5th Edition (2009). Prentice Hall

Brooks I, Weatherston J & Wilkinson G. The International Business Environment ¿ Challenges & Changes 2nd Edition (2010). Prentice Hall
Dicken P. Global Shift - Managing the Contours of the World Economy 6th Edition (2009). SAGE Publications Ltd
Peng M & Meyer K. International Business (2011). CENGAGE Learning

The learning strategy for this module is based around students committing a total of 150 hours of activities towards achieving the learning outcomes. These will be split between 39 hours of direct contact with a tutor and 111 hours of directed, guided and self-study, together with preparation for and completion of the assessment tasks. Learning support material will be provided for the module.
The module will draw upon a mixture of activities including lectures, web-based activities, case study analysis, relevant videos and in-class discussions, individual and group problem solving and self-directed learning.

Defining emerging economies
- Definition of emerging economies
- BRIC & CIVET countries
Characterising emerging economies, who they are and what factors result lead to economic growth.

Current patterns of international business between the TRIAD (EU, USA & Japan) & emerging economies
- TRIAD pursuit of increased productivity
- Impact of emerging economies on current patterns of international business
- The role of China
Characterising how the TRIAD MNE's have sought to improve productivity by working with SME's within emerging and what the implications of this have been, with a specific focus on China

Future dynamics of international business
- Identifying factors likely to impact patterns of international business.
- Trends towards globalisation
- Future potential patterns of international business
Evaluation of key factors impacting the future patterns of international business. e.g. feasibility of continued globalisation; concept of continuously emerging economies and their impact on international business.