Duration
45h Th
Number of credits
| Bachelor in economics and business management | 4 crédits | |||
| Master in economics : general (60 ECTS) | 5 crédits | |||
| Extra courses intended for exchange students (Erasmus, ...) | 5 crédits |
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
English language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the second semester
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
Lectures will answer using economic modles the four main questions regarding international trade :
- Why do countries trade?
- What is the trade pattern?
- Who gains and who loses from international trade?
- What is the role of the state in international trade flows?
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
Strategy :
The course will allow students to establish a strategy in order to optimize the value chain of a company, an organization or a project.
- based on the analysis of its international financial and economic context
- taking into account its political, social and societal context
- adopting the position of a specialist in the field of economics
- demonstrating scientific precision and a critical mind
Implementation :
The course will train the student to analyze his managerial practice with a critical and ethical mind when confronted with a complex situation.
Communication :
The course will allow students to raise their awareness of the multicultural and international features of their environment.
Adaptability :
The course will encourage students to be aware of the societal, economic, political and environmental issues in their studies as well as in their professional life.
The course will encourage students to be curious and to show a scientific precision of academic level in their studies as well as in their professional life.
The course will encourage students to be creative, self sufficient and full of entrepreneurial spirit in their studies as well as in their professional life.
More specifically, the objective are:
Acquiring knowledge about theoretical models explaining the reasons for international trade flows.
Understanding the impact of international trade on society.
Being able to apply the acquired knowledge to current debates.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Introduction to economics
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Theoretical models and concepts will be developed during the lectures. Applications and exercises will be covered with the teaching assistant.
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Blended learning
Additional information:
Hybrid: podcasts available every week on Lola (lola.hec.uliege.be). Certain sessions will be face-to-face. These will be recorded and available on Lola. All practical information on the organisation of the course will be available on Lola.
Recommended or required readings
Powerpoint slides will be available to download on Lol@ before each lecture.
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
written exam
Continuous assessment
Additional information:
All sessions: Continuous evaluation (25%), Written exam (75%)
Work placement(s)
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
Lectures are taught in English during the second semester.
Contacts
Professor: Joseph Tharakan - e-mail: J.Tharakan@ulg.ac.be
Assistant: Kelly Cioppa (email: kelly.cioppa@uliege.be)