A 3000 word critical evaluation based around the impact of an identified key factor on patterns of international business/management and hence the future development of the global economy. (Learning Outcomes 1-4)

Learning
• Characterise emerging patterns and cycle of global economic growth.

Practice
• Evaluate current global dynamics and relationships between TRIAD and emerging economies. Evaluating the implications.
• Conceptually think and evaluate key factors impacting the future patterns of global economic growth.
• Evaluate contemporary problem/practice based case examples

Defining patterns & dynamics of international business/management and hence global economy

Evaluations of contemporary patterns of the global economy:
• The role of the TRIAD
• Impact of emerging economies on TRIAD dynamics
• Implications of emerging economies on the global economy

Future dynamics of international business & management
• Globalisation
• Factors likely to impact patterns of economic growth
• Implications for emerging economies and future growth of the global economy

1. Employ a range of critical evaluation techniques to demonstrate a systematic awareness, understanding and knowledge of patterns of international business/management & the impact on global economies.
Application
Analysis

2. Have a broad perspective on aspects of the global economy, from analysis, learning & contextualisation of an understanding of patterns of international business & management.
Analysis
Learning
Knowledge and Understanding

3. Devise and apply valid evaluation and investigative techniques to interpret complex international business patterns and propose future possible scenarios. Demonstrate understanding of selected evaluation techniques within contemporary business paradigms.
Application
Enquiry

4. Reflect on and demonstrate the development of associated underpinning strategic agility and competencies in the context of international business & management.
Reflection

The learning strategy for full-time/part-time on-campus and corporate delivery modes requires students to commit to 150 learning hours (including assessment). Of this there will be 36 hours of class or workshop support and 114 hours of independent and self-directed study for students working alone or as part of a learning group.

The tutor led sessions will tend to follow a general pattern of introduction of a topic and provision of frameworks and models for student learning, followed by application by students to appropriate data or case study materials. Students will be expected to perform set exercises, these will include the analysis, discussion and presentation of case based work both individually and as part of a learning group. Students will be expected to obtain supplementary information from a number of paper or electronic sources as part of their preparation, as recommended by the tutor.

VLE learning support material to be provided for independent /self-directed learning.

Module Handbook

Selected contemporary problem/practice based case examples

International Business & Management – Study Guide http://cws.cengage.co.uk/kelly/students/studentguide.pdf

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

Brooks I, Weatherstone 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

Kelly,P. (2009) International Business & Management, CENGAGE Learning