Course summary

By exploring the extent and limitations as well as the benefits and risks of globalisation, this programme will enable you to develop a systematic understanding of the globalised environment in which modern businesses and economies must operate. On this programme, you will develop applied knowledge and reasoning in relation to the economics of globalisation and the resulting challenges to business strategy and management. You will cover a broad range of topics, including the international economy, macroeconomic policy and finance, managerial economics, multinationals and global business – all the while maintaining a focus on the practice of effective research and analytical techniques. This programme will: Introduce you to the process of globalisation and the implications of globalisation for business firms and their managers Explain how and why the world's economies differ Present a review of the economies and policies of global trade and investment Examine different strategies that business can adopt to complete in the global marketplace and enter specific foreign markets.