Objectives and competences
• to understand international economics and law
• to understand the economic and legal aspects of supply chains
• to solve economic and legal problems in the field of supply chains
Content (Syllabus outline)
1. Introduction
2. Selected topics in international trade
3. Selected topics in international finance
4. Selected topics in international law
Learning and teaching methods
• lectures and tutorials
• active cooperation at lectures
• seminar work
• case studies
Intended learning outcomes - knowledge and understanding
• basic knowledge and understanding of the role of international trade in managing supply chains
• basic knowledge and understanding of the role of international finance in managing supply chains
• basic knowledge and understanding of the role of international law in managing supply chains
Intended learning outcomes - transferable/key skills and other attributes
Cognitive/Intellectual skills:
• the ability to connect theory and practice in the field of international economics and law
• the ability to understand international economics and law
• the ability to solve economic and legal problems in the field of supply chains
Key/Transferable skills:
• the ability to work in a group in the field of supply chain management
• the ability to think critically about the economic and legal aspects of supply chains
Practical skills:
• the ability to express oneself in the field of international economics and law
• the ability to study international economics and law
• the ability to carry out a job in the field of supply chain management
• the ability to formulate policy and strategy in the field of supply chains
• the ability to adapt to the needs of the market
Readings
1. Gerber, J. (2021). International economics (8th ed.). Pearson. https://www.pearson.com/en-us/subject- catalog/p/international-economics/P200000005895/9780136892137
2. Krugman, P. R., Obstfeld, M., Melitz, J. M. (2017). International finance: Theory and policy (7th ed.). Pearson. https://www.pearson.com/en-us/subject-catalog/p/international-finance-theory-and- policy/P200000005957/9780134519548
3. Wevers, H. (2021). A Basic Guide to International Business Law. Routledge. https://www.routledge.com/A-Basic-Guide-to-International-Business-Law/Wevers/p/book/978900189978
Additional information on implementation and assessment • In- class participation (20 %),
• seminar paper (30 %),
• written exam (50 %).
