International Political Economy & Business - MAN00019M
Module summary
This module provides an introduction to some of the mainstream, as well as critical, approaches to the International Political Economy (IPE) that is the context within which business operates
Module will run
Occurrence | Teaching period |
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A | Autumn Term 2022-23 |
Module aims
This module provides an introduction to some of the mainstream, as well as critical, approaches to the International Political Economy (IPE), the context in which business operates. Conceptually, the module focuses on how politics and political systems affect the business environment and explore comparative approaches to political economy and emerging literature on globalisation. Particular attention will focus on understanding how different approaches to IPE constitute different theoretical and methodological approaches. These inform mainstream and alternative views on international business, development, and public policy.
Module learning outcomes
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By the end of this module, students should be able to:
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Demonstrate a critical understanding of the assumptions which underpin key IPE approaches
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Identify and understand links between policy and recent developments in international trade, investment, money and finance
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Develop a sound understanding of policies adopted by key states in the international environment
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Demonstrate a critical understanding of the impact of globalisation on firms and on the planet
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Evaluate and apply learned concepts and theories.
Module content
Subject content
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Contending approaches to International Political Economy
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The Post-War economic order and the rise of Neoliberalism
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Recent trends in international trade and investment
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Recent developments in international money and finance
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Comparative perspectives on development, and competition between states
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Globalisation, the corporation and corporate ethics
Teaching Material
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Lecture slides will be available on the VLE together with extensive seminar and reading material.
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A detailed reading list giving a comprehensive coverage of the content of the module will be distributed at the first session
Indicative assessment
Task | % of module mark |
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Essay/coursework | 100 |
Special assessment rules
None
Indicative reassessment
Task | % of module mark |
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Essay/coursework | 100 |
Module feedback
A comprehensive module assessment report is released to students after the spring term exam board (within five weeks of the assessment). Individual written feedback is made available to students at the same time.
Indicative reading
Baylis, Smith, Owens (2020) Globalization of World Politics. OUP (or previous editions).
Gray (2015) False Dawn. Granta (or previous editions).