Business Environment in a Global Economy (5cr)

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- describe the different economic, social and ecological factors and megatrends affecting the global economy*
- explain the structure of the economy and the different economic policies in a global framework
- describe the history and drivers of international trade
- identify international actors in the global economy

*The verb 'recognize' has been replaced effective 1st of August 2024.

Teaching methods

Contact sessions and individual/team assignments

Time and location

Will be found in the Canvas workspace

Learning materials and recommended literature

Will be found in the Canvas workspace

Student workload

5 ECTS = 135 student working hours

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASIS, INFORMATION SEARCHING AND REPORTING
– use essential professional concepts when explaining various work practices and situations
– search for information in different sources
– report

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND WORKPLACE DEVELOPMENT
– work under guidance using the skills and methods learned
– interact with customers and/or co-operation partners
– receive guidance

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASIS, INFORMATION SEARCHING AND REPORTING
– use professional concepts in a consistent manner when explaining various work practices and situations
– gather information and use his/her knowledge basis
– report in the agreed manner

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND WORKPLACE DEVELOPMENT
– work using the skills and methods learned
– engage in professional interaction with customers and/or co-operation partners and identify their needs
– take part in guidance and utilise it

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASIS, INFORMATION SEARCHING AND REPORTING
– use professional concepts extensively
– compare and choose
relevant information
– report and communicate in a professional manner

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND WORKPLACE DEVELOPMENT
– work independently, using the skills and methods learned
– take responsibility for interaction with customers and/or co-operation partners and for responding to their needs
– anticipate his/her need for guidance