MPE711 - Global Trade and Markets
| Year: | 2021 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Cloud (online) Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Cloud (online) |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Previously coded as: | MEE711 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Prerequisite: | MBA703/MBT703 or MBA712 or MPE781/MPT781 plus one postgraduate business unit. |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| 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 - cloud (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.
Hurdle requirement
Hurdle requirement achieve at least 50% of the marks available on the examination.
Unit Fee Information
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