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International Political Economy & Business - MAN00019M

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  • Department: The York Management School
  • Credit value: 20 credits
  • Credit level: M
  • Academic year of delivery: 2024-25

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
A Semester 2 2024-25

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 explores 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

Subject content

  • Contending approaches to International Political Economy

  • The Post-War economic order and the rise of Neoliberalism

  • Recent trends in international trade and investment

  • Recent developments in international money and finance

  • Comparative perspectives on development, and competition between states

  • Globalisation, the corporation and corporate ethics

Academic and graduate skills

By the end of this module, students should be able to:

  • Demonstrate a critical understanding of the assumptions which underpin key IPE approaches

  • Identify and understand links between policy and recent developments in international trade, investment, money and finance

  • Develop a sound understanding of policies adopted by key states in the international environment

  • Demonstrate critical understanding of the impact of globalisation on firms and on the planet

  • Evaluate and apply learned concepts and theories.

Module content

Teaching Material

  • Lecture slides will be available on the VLE together with extensive seminar and reading material.

  • 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
Essay/coursework 100

Special assessment rules

None

Indicative reassessment

Task % of module mark
Essay/coursework 100

Module feedback

Feedback will be given in accordance with the University Policy on feedback in the Guide to Assessment as well as in line with the School policy.

Indicative reading

Baylis, Smith, Owens (2020) Globalization of World Politics. OUP (or previous editions).

Gray (2015) False Dawn. Granta (or previous editions).


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