MPE711 - Global Trade and Markets
Unit details
Year: | 2023 unit information |
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Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Online |
Credit point(s): | 1 |
EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
Unit Chair: | Trimester 1: Cong Pham |
Prerequisite: | MBA703/MBT703 or MBA712 or MPE781/MPT781 plus one postgraduate business unit. |
Corequisite: | Nil |
Incompatible with: | Nil |
Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
Scheduled learning activities - campus: | 1 x 3 hour seminar per week |
Scheduled learning activities - online: | Online independent and collaborative learning including 3 scheduled online workshops |
Content
This unit will provide you with basic tools for analysing economic issues in the world today using an analytical framework, with an emphasis on the economics of international trade and the development of markets. This view emphasises the role of government and studies the interactions between political and private actors in relation to markets. Topics include the law of comparative advantage, economic growth and redistribution, privatisation and migration. As managers and students of business economics you will be equipped with a toolbox of concepts and ideas that will allow you to analyse and adapt to the ever-changing environment of the global economy. The analytical approach, combined with the research essay assessment item will emphasise the ability to understand and apply theories, as well as recognise their limitations.
ULO | These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes |
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ULO1 | Explain issues related to international trade theory and the role of government policy. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
ULO2 | Analyse, and provide a well-rounded assessment of, major economic issues in international trade and policy, taking into account the global context and major parties involved from the perspective of both efficiency and equality. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
ULO3 | Analyse the pros and cons of the economic interdependence in global supply chains. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO4: Critical thinking GLO8: Global citizenship |
ULO4 | Apply the learned concepts to analyse the debate among policy makers on current and future trade-related issues and trends. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO8: Global citizenship |
Assessment
Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
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Assessment 1 (Individual) Problem Based Written Assignment | 1500 words | 25% | Week 4 |
Assessment 2 (Individual) Problem Based Written Assignment | 1500 words | 30% | Week 8 |
End-of-Unit Assessment: Written Response Test | 2 hours | 45% | End-of-unit assessment period |
The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Hurdle requirement
Hurdle requirement Achieve at least 50% of the marks available on the end-of-unit assessment to evidence a minimum proficiency in the aligned discipline learning outcomes included in this unit.
Learning Resource
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