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The Changing Geography of Economic Globalisation

An introduction to the changing geography of the global economy and its implications for international commerce.

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  • Duration

    2 weeks

  • Weekly study

    8 hours
Overview
Requirements

Explore how the changing global economy impacts on international commerce

During this course you will have the chance to develop your understanding of the changing geography of the global economy, thinking in particular about the rise of emerging markets and their impact on the global business environment.

Recent decades have seen the globalisation of the business environment. This development has sponsored enormous opportunities but complicated the risks associated with business operations.

On this course you will also have the opportunity to discover how changing realities transform companies.

What topics will you cover?

  • Globalisation – definitions and drivers
  • The global business environment – national, regional and international dimensions
  • The changing geopolitics of the global economy, specifically the rise of the BRICS
  • The challenge of doing business in China
  • Beyond the BRICS – who will be the next group of emerging markets?

Learning on this course

On every step of the course you can meet other learners, share your ideas and join in with active discussions in the comments.

What will you achieve?

By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...

  • Explore contemporary economic globalisation and the competing explanations for its intensification since 1945
  • Discuss how different views of globalisation conceptualise the global business environment 
  • Explore the relationship between states and multinational corporations (MNCs) as a key factor shaping the global business environment, and the related notion of ‘triangular diplomacy’
  • Explore the shifting global economic landscape and how it impacts global businesses
  • Explore the factors that make BRICS nations attractive to global businesses, as well as their underlying challenges and risks
  • Explore China’s attractiveness and challenges for global businesses and investors
  • Investigate the emerging markets ‘beyond the BRICS’ and the opportunities and challenges associated with their business environments

Who is the course for?

This course is for students studying MSc International Business Management.

Please note that the staff described in the ‘Who will you learn with?’ section below may be subject to change.

Who developed the course?

Coventry University

Coventry secured 5 QS Stars for Teaching and Online Learning in the QS World University Ranking 2020 and has received No. 1 in the world for Massive Open Online Courses in MoocLab’s World University Ranking 2021.

  • Established

    1992

  • Location

    Coventry

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  • Experience the power of social learning, and get inspired by an international network of learners
  • Share ideas with your peers and course educators on every step of the course
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