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Identical coursesManagerial Aspects of European Integration (B-KUL-D0M57B)
Cannot be taken as part of an examination contractAims
Aims
Upon completion of this course, the student is able to:
- Explain the main aspects of the business environment that directly result from EU rule making;
- explain the functioning of the EU, its institutions and the consequences thereof for lobbying;
- develop strategies to deal with challenges and opportunities that arise from EU rule making;
- understand important EU policy domains - such as the internal market, environmental protection, competition policy and digital policy, to name just a few;
- use economic reasoning to explain the political, economic and managerial aspects of the EU.
Previous knowledge
While there are no formal prerequisites for this course, it helps if students are familiar with basic microeconomic concepts and theories. Prior knowledge about the EU is an asset too.
Is included in these courses of study
- Master in de toegepaste economische wetenschappen (Leuven) 60 ects.
- Master in de toegepaste economische wetenschappen (Leuven) (Minor: International business) 60 ects.
- Master of Advanced Studies in European Policies and Public Administration (Leuven et al) 60 ects.
- Master of Business Economics (Leuven) 60 ects.
- Master of Business Economics (Leuven) (Minor 2: International Business) 60 ects.
- Master in de economie, het recht en de bedrijfskunde (Leuven) (Optie: Strategie, innovatie en (internationaal) bedrijfsrecht) 120 ects.
- Courses for Exchange Students Faculty of Economics and Business (Leuven)
Activities
6 ects. Managerial Aspects of European Integration (B-KUL-D0M57a)
Content
Content
The European Union (EU) is a regulatory superpower. Its regulations influence which products are built and how business is conducted, not just in the EU but worldwide. As such, managers and business leaders need to understand how the EU works and how it affects the business environment they operate in. This course contributes to that understanding by studying the managerial aspects of European integration.
Course material
Used course material:
*Course notes, taken during the lectures
*Slides and readings (more information on distribution can be found on Toledo)
Toledo:
*Toledo is being used for this learning activity.
Format: more information
The focus during the course sessions is on explaining the learning content. Students are expected to critically and thoroughly study the methods and models presented during the lectures.
Evaluation
Evaluation: Managerial Aspects of European Integration (B-KUL-D2M57b)
Explanation
FEATURES OF THE EVALUATION
The evaluation consists of:
- Class participation and preparation (10%). Students need to read chapters of books or articles prior to class. These materials will then be discussed during the classes.
- Written, closed book final exam (90%).
DETERMINATION OF THE FINAL GRADES
*The grades are determined by the lecturer as communicated via Toledo and stated in the examination schedule. The result is calculated and communicated as a whole number on a scale of 20.
*The final grade is a weighted score and consists of:
- The final exam counts for 90% of the final grade
- Class participation and preparation counts for 10% of the final grade
*If the student does not participate in one of the partial evaluations of the permanent evalution, the grades for this partial evaluation will be a 0-grade within the calculations of the final grade.
*If the student does not take the final exam, the final grade of the course will be NA (not taken).
*Students need to obtain 10/20 or more on the final exam to pass the course. For students who obtain less, the grade on the final exam counts as the final grade for the course.
SECOND EXAM OPPORTUNITY
*At the second exam opportunity, the final grade is a weighted score and consists of:
- Class participation and preparation: 10% of the final grade
- Final exam: 90% of the final grade
*Due to the nature of the class participation and preparation, students cannot retake this part of the evaluation. The results obtained at the first exam opportunity will therefore be transferred to the second exam opportunity
Information about retaking exams
See ‘Explanation’ for further information regarding the second examination opportunity.