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PAD410Management Sciences2 Unitsintermediate

Globalization And National Policies

This course introduces undergraduate students to globalization and its impact on national policies. It explores international institutions, global power dynamics, and wealth distribution. Students will learn about risk management, business policies, and the interplay between globalization and business risks. The course aims to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of the forces shaping modern governance and international relations.

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156h
Study Time
13
Weeks
12h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
GlobalizationNational PoliciesRisk ManagementInternational InstitutionsBusiness Policy

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Globalization

2

International Institutions

3

Risk Management

4

Business Policy

5

Economic Liberalization

6

Wealth Distribution

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

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Policy Analyst

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Business Consultant

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Risk Manager

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International Relations Officer

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Public Administrator

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

GovernmentInternational OrganizationsFinancial ServicesConsultingNon-profit Sector

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

MODULE 1

3h

Unit 1: CONCEPT OF GLOBALIZATION

3 study hours
  • •Read the introduction to globalization.
  • •Understand the concept of globalization and its various perspectives.
  • •Study the canons of globalization: information technology, economic liberalization, deregulation, and democracy.
Week
2

MODULE 1

3h

Unit 2: GLOBAL POWER AND WEALTH DISTRIBUTION

3 study hours
  • •Study the New International Economic Order (NIEO).
  • •Understand international trade and its importance.
  • •Explore technology transfer and its impact on developing countries.
Week
3

MODULE 1

3h

Unit 3: MEANING AND NATURE OF RISK

3 study hours
  • •Examine the concept of global power and wealth distribution.
  • •Identify instruments for wealth distribution.
  • •Analyze the problems of global power in wealth distribution.
Week
4

MODULE 1

3h

Unit 4: TYPES OF RISK

3 study hours
  • •Define the meaning of risk and its nature.
  • •Differentiate between uncertainty and risk.
  • •Understand the different types of risks confronting businesses.
Week
5

MODULE 1

3h

Unit 5: RISK AND BUSINESS STAKEHOLDERS

3 study hours
  • •Understand the relationship between risk and business stakeholders.
  • •Examine the roles of inside and outside stakeholders in managing risk.
Week
6

MODULE 2

3h

Unit 1: RISK AND BUSINESS STAKEHOLDERS

3 study hours
  • •Explore the objective and subjective elements of risk.
  • •Understand individual attitudes to risk: risk aversion, risk-seeking, and risk neutrality.
  • •Analyze the relationship between risk aversion and uncertainty.
Week
7

MODULE 2

3h

Unit 2: PEOPLE'S ATTITUDES TO RISK

3 study hours
  • •Examine the costs associated with risk.
  • •Differentiate between private and social costs inherent in risk.
  • •Identify the losses arising from risk.
Week
8

MODULE 2

3h

Unit 3: CAUSES OF RISKS

3 study hours
  • •Identify the causes of risks: perils, hazards, and uncertainties.
  • •Understand the impact of these causes on business operations.
Week
9

MODULE 2

3h

Unit 4: GLOBALISATION AND BUSINESS RISKS

3 study hours
  • •Analyze the impact of globalization on business risks.
  • •Understand economic and financial risks, global pandemic risks, infrastructure risks, supply chain risks, food security, and geopolitical risks.
Week
10

MODULE 2

3h

Unit 5: BUSINESS POLICY DEFINITION AND DISCUSSION OF CONCEPT

3 study hours
  • •Define business policy and discuss its concept.
  • •Understand the nature, objectives, and purpose of business policy.
Week
11

MODULE 3

3h

Unit 1: EVOLUTION OF BUSINESS POLICY AS A DISCIPLINE

3 study hours
  • •Trace the evolution of business policy as a discipline.
  • •Understand the genesis of business policy and its development through managerial practices.
  • •Discuss the historical perspectives of business policy evolution.
Week
12

MODULE 3

6h

Unit 2: NATURE, OBJECTIVE AND PURPOSE OF BUSINESS POLICY

3 study hours
  • •Understand the nature, objectives, and purpose of business policy.
  • •Examine the characteristics of business policy and its sources.

Unit 3: CHARACTERISTIC OF BUSINESS POLICY

3 study hours
  • •Understand the nature, objectives, and purpose of business policy.
  • •Examine the characteristics of business policy and its sources.
Week
13

MODULE 3

9h

Unit 4 TYPES/KINDS OF POLICIES

3 study hours
  • •Explore the types of policies and reasons for formulating them.
  • •Understand the uses of policies for management effectiveness.
  • •Analyze the integration and relationship of policies to objectives.

Unit 5: THE CONCEPT AND FIELD OF PUBLIC

3 study hours
  • •Understand the concept and field of public policy analysis.
  • •Explore the types of policies and reasons for formulating them.
  • •Understand the uses of policies for management effectiveness.
  • •Analyze the integration and relationship of policies to objectives.

Unit 6: THE USES AND TYPES OF PUBLIC

3 study hours
  • •Explore the types of policies and reasons for formulating them.
  • •Understand the uses of policies for management effectiveness.
  • •Analyze the integration and relationship of policies to objectives.

This study schedule is in beta and may not be accurate. Please use it as a guide and consult the course outline for the most accurate information.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create concept maps linking Module 1-2 globalization concepts

2

Practice analyzing case studies from Units 3-5 weekly

3

Review key terms and definitions from all units

4

Allocate specific study time for each module per week

5

Focus on understanding real-world examples of policy implementation

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