Objectives and competences
The course enables students to deepen and broaden their knowledge of international economics and finance for work in supply chain management. In addition, the course enables students to acquire knowledge and skills for independent research work in this field.
Content (Syllabus outline)
1. Introduction
2. International trade
3. International trade theory
4. International trade policy
5. Mednarodne finance
6. Current topics in the field of international economics and finance
Learning and teaching methods
- Interactive lectures and group discussions.
- Practical tutorial based on case studies.
- Independent research and critical study of materials.
- Practise of communication skills through presentations.
Intended learning outcomes - knowledge and understanding
Students in this course:
1. Evaluate the role of international economics and finance in supply chain management and understand its importance in the smooth
functioning of international economy.
2. Gain a thorough understanding of international economics and finance. (PILO 2a)
3. Integrate theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of international economics and finance and understand their role through case studies. (PILO 1a, PILO 2a)
4. Develop knowledge and skills for working in supply chain management. (PILO 2b, PILO 2c)
5. Develop knowledge and skills for research in the field of international economics and finance and supply chain management. (PILO 3a)
6. Solve economic and financial problems in the area of supply chain management and present them effectively. (PILO 3b)
7. Apply theoretical and practical knowledge to solve economic and financial problems in the area of supply chain management. (PILO 3c)
8. Develop knowledge and skills for teamwork and collaborative problem solving in economic and financial matters related to supply chain management. (PILO 3c)
9. Make ethical decisions in the area of supply chain management. (PILO 4a)
10. Analyse the impact of international economics and finance on the natural and social environment. (PILO 4b)
The PILO label (i.e., Programme Intended Learning Outcomes) defines the contribution of each listed intended learning outcome of a course towards achieving the general and/or subject-specific competencies or learning outcomes acquired through the programme.
Intended learning outcomes - transferable/key skills and other attributes
Students in this course:
1. Evaluate the role of international economics and finance in supply chain management and understand its importance in the smooth
functioning of international economy.
2. Gain a thorough understanding of international economics and finance. (PILO 2a)
3. Integrate theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of international economics and finance and understand their role through case studies. (PILO 1a, PILO 2a)
4. Develop knowledge and skills for working in supply chain management. (PILO 2b, PILO 2c)
5. Develop knowledge and skills for research in the field of international economics and finance and supply chain management. (PILO 3a)
6. Solve economic and financial problems in the area of supply chain management and present them effectively. (PILO 3b)
7. Apply theoretical and practical knowledge to solve economic and financial problems in the area of supply chain management. (PILO 3c)
8. Develop knowledge and skills for teamwork and collaborative problem solving in economic and financial matters related to supply chain management. (PILO 3c)
9. Make ethical decisions in the area of supply chain management. (PILO 4a)
10. Analyse the impact of international economics and finance on the natural and social environment. (PILO 4b)
The PILO label (i.e., Programme Intended Learning Outcomes) defines the contribution of each listed intended learning outcome of a course towards achieving the general and/or subject-specific competencies or learning outcomes acquired through the programme.
Readings
1. Krugman, P. R., Obstfeld, M., Melitz, J. M. (2021). International economics: Theory and policy (12th ed.). Pearson. https://www.pearson.com/en-us/subject-catalog/p/international-economics-theory-and- policy/P200000005956/9780135766859
Additional information on implementation and assessment • written exam (50%)
• seminar paper (30%)
• coursework (20%)
Written exam - individual written exam.
Seminar paper - writing and presenting of seminar paper.
Coursework - short tasks based on case studies.
