Outward Investment from Emerging Markets (P02454)

? Credit Points : 10 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : SBE-P-OIEM

This module focuses on outward investment and multinational companies from emerging markets. It will examine the complex debates and struggles over the theories associated with international business and globalisation, in particular, the perceived nature of the outward capital flows from developing countries. It will also look at the practical issues involved in outward investment, including government policies and strategies, global political and economic environment, experience of East Asian economies, business activities at both industry level and firm level. Teaching materials are largely based on cases studies which help students to understand the practical problems and develop analytical skills in the concrete context.

Entry Requirements

none

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Business Studies, (School of Business and Economics, Schedule H)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

? Other Required Attendance : 1 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Monday	11:10	13:00	Central
Tutorial	Wednesday	13:10	13:50	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

At the end of the module, students will be able to understand the current theoretical debate over international business and globalisation and their implications to both emerging and developed markets. Also, they are expected to be able to identify and critically evaluate the practical issues involved in outward investment, such as economic and political transition in developing countries, and competitive challenges to enter into the global market, government policies, strategies that are pursued at firm levels.