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Identical coursesRecent Advances in European Business (B-KUL-HME23A)
Poelmans Eline (coordinator) | Poelmans Eline Aims
- Critically analyses the key elements of the European integration process.
- Analyses the main EU competencies in the area of international trade and investment and the impact of EU policies on businesses, consumers and workers.
Previous knowledge
The admission criteria for the programme can be found in the programme catalogue.
If you want to follow this course, it is advisable to have completed the following courses first: Preparatory programme MIBEB/MIBEM or equivalent.
Is included in these courses of study
- Master of International Business (Brussels) (Track 1: International Business) 60 ects.
- Master of International Business: Double Degree Toulouse (incoming) (Brussels et al) 120 ects.
- Master in de bedrijfskunde (Brussel) 60 ects.
- Courses for Exchange Students Faculty of Economics and Business (Brussels)
- Master of Management Engineering (Brussels) 120 ects.
Activities
3 ects. Recent Advances in European Business (B-KUL-HME23a)
EnglishFormat: Lecture
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Second termContent
The following outline of the course is only an indication and is subject to changes. Any changes will be mentioned on Toledo. Note that classes can be extended by recorded off-campus video lectures, guest lectures, articles, etc. that are also part of the course. Information regarding all this will be made available on Toledo.
PART 1: History and Facts
PART 2: Market Size and Scale effects
PART 3: Changes in the EU’s Trade Policy
PART 4: The 2008 crisis and its aftermath
PART 5: International Politics since 1989
Course material
Compulsory study material:
- Slides will be made available on Toledo
- Lecture notes to be taken by the students during the live on-campus lectures.
- For some parts of the course recorded off-campus video lectures can be made available on Toledo instead of an on-campus lecture.
- It is possible that I add some articles during the semester. This will then be clearly mentioned on Toledo.
Recommended Literature:
- Baldwin, R. & Wyplosz, Ch. The Economics of European Integration - 6th Edition, Mcgraw-Hill Education UK Ltd, 2019.
Language of instruction: more information
The course book is in English. The slides are in English. The lectures are in English.
Format: more information
Blended learning - Class recording - Flipped classroom - Traditional lecture
Blended learning - Class recording - Flipped classroom - Traditional lecture
This course consists of a combination of pre-recorded video lectures and on-campus lectures. It is possible that for (part of) the on-campus lectures, it is mandatory to process learning material (e.g. pre-recorded video lectures) beforehand (i.e. through self-study).
The aim is to convey knowledge and insights and apply them to current events.
The articles, pre-recorded video lectures, books, etc. used in class as well as the recommended and/or compulsory reading and guest lectures will be announced in class and on Toledo.
Students are also expected to critically analyse and follow recent evolutions in trade relations, European integration, European economics, etc. in the media.
The content of the self-study components and guest lectures, as well as knowledge of the current economic situation are part of the examination subjects.
The student is also expected to take notes during the lectures.
Evaluation
Evaluation: Recent Advances in European Business (B-KUL-H72842)
Explanation
A written closed-book exam will be organized.
Multiple question types are possible (open questions, understanding questions, comparison questions, multiple choice questions, etc…).
If multiple choice questions are used, they will be combined with other question types.
For the multiple choice questions ‘Formule Scoring’ is used.: A correct answer will result in a positive score. A wrong answer or a question that was not answered will not result in a loss of marks. However, you must answer more than 50% of the questions correctly to pass. The pass mark is higher to compensate for the questions you answered correctly by guessing.
All study material has to be studied for the exam (including the slides and personal notes, documentaries, pre-recorded video's, articles, guest lectures, etc.)
The articles, books, etc. used in class as well as the recommended and/or compulsory reading, video's and guest lectures will be announced in class and on Toledo (see the slides).
More information with regard to the exam will be available on Toledo.
The evaluation methods during the first and the second exam opportunities are identical.