Economic Aspects of Emerging Markets

Brief description

Overview about geographical aspects in terms of economy and region; macroeconomical and institutional conditions in emerging markets. Geopolitical position of emerging markets.
Political systems in emerging markets. Economic interdependence of the EU and Austria with emerging markets. Logistic, infrastructure, and conditions for investments in emerging markets from an Austrian viewpoint.
Selected country analysis. Relevance for Austria´s economic development and Austria as business location.

Mode of delivery

face to face

Type

compulsory

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Lectures and independent study of selected course content as well as practice sessions

Assessment methods and criteria

continuous assessment

Prerequisites and co-requisites

none

Infos

Degree programme

Logistics & Transport Management (Bachelor)

Cycle

Bachelor

ECTS Credits

3.00

Language of instruction

English

Curriculum

Part-Time

Academic year

2023

Semester

5 WS

Incoming

Yes

Learning outcome

Students possess detailed knowledge about the economic and regional-geographical, geopolitical or political conditions in emerging markets, as well as economic and political interdependencies with the EU, and Austria in particular. Based on country analysis she/he is able to analyze and evaluate investment conditions for international companies from Austria and to develop recommendations for investors.

Course code

0391-11-03-BB-DE-56a

Economic Aspects of Emerging Markets