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Identical coursesEconomics of the Single Market (B-KUL-HBA49C)
Poelmans Eline (coordinator) | Poelmans Eline Aims
3.a Detects the impact of regional, national and international environmental factors on corporate policies and estimates the complexity of operating in an international environment when putting together a strategy.
3.g From a multidisciplinary perspective (and on the economic, legal, historic and social level), situates, analyses and evaluates the main powers and policies of international organisations regarding international trade and investment.
Explanation:
The student identifies the European economic environment in which companies operate
The student masters the different stages in the economic integration process of the EU
The student masters the economic aspects of the single market of the EU, the competition policy and the trade policy of the EU
The student can explain the functions and competences of the EU institutions in the economic integration process
Previous knowledge
If you want to follow this course, it is advisable to have basic knowledge of micro- and macro-economics.
Is included in these courses of study
- Bachelor of Business Administration (Brussels) 180 ects.
- Bachelor of Business Administration: Double Degree Kedge (incoming) (Brussels et al) 242 ects.
- Bachelor of Business Engineering (Brussels et al) 180 ects.
- Courses for Exchange Students Faculty of Economics and Business (Brussels)
- Bachelor of Business Administration: Double Degree Galway (outgoing) (Brussels et al) 240 ects.
- Bachelor of Business Administration: Double Degree Galway (incoming) (Brussels et al) 240 ects.
Activities
6 ects. Econonomics of the Single Market (B-KUL-HBA49c)
Content
These contents are only an indication and are subject to changes.
Part 1: History of the European economic integration process
Part 2: The single market of the EU (free movement of goods, persons, services and capital)
Part 3: 30 years of key events (from 1989 to 2019/2021)
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 (or live online video lectures if Covid-19 measures would be applied again and on-campus lectures are forbidden).
- For some parts of the course pre-recorded off-campus video lectures will 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
This course consists of a combination of pre-recorded video lectures and on-campus lectures.
For part of the lectures, it is mandatory to process learning material (e.g.pre-recorded videos) through self-study.
The aim is to convey insights and apply them to current events.
The articles, pre-recorded video’s, 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 any 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.
Is also included in other courses
Evaluation
Evaluation: Economics of the Single Market (B-KUL-H75300)
Explanation
Features of the evaluation:
A written closed-book exam will be organized.
Multiple question types are possible (multiple choice questions, open questions, understanding questions, application questions, etc…).
For the multiple choice questions gis correction is used (correct answer: + 1 / wrong answer: - 1/3de / no answer: 0)
All study material has to be studied for the exam (including the slides and personal notes, documentaries, 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.
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.
Second exam opportunity:
The features of the evaluation and determination of grades are identical to those of the first examination opportunity, as described above.
See 'Explanation' for further information regarding the second examination opportunity.
Information about retaking exams
The features of the evaluation and determination of grades are identical to those of the first examination opportunity, as described in the tab 'Explanation'.