MGT 536 International Trade, Production and Finance for Global Managers
This course builds on a basic knowledge of micro- and macroeconomics concepts, providing graduate-level students in management with a solid foundation in international economics. The course will introduce students to a variety of topics including international trade, international production and international finance, with the aim of equipping them with the economics knowledge needed for effectively fulfilling analytical and managerial roles in the international corporate sphere. Students will be encouraged to analyze key topics, such as trade policy, international production, and financial crisis management critically from multiple perspectives, utilizing theory, empirical evidence and normative analysis to inform their views, which they will be required to articulate effectively during in-class discussions and presentations. Theoretical concepts introduced in the reading material and in-class lectures will be actively utilized to analyze global issues and challenges of relevance to society and the corporate world, such as climate change, automation and multinational corporate responsibility.