International Economics Relations (ECO203m)
Vietnamese title: Quan hệ kinh tế quốc tế
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: IBI101

Description:
This course will aim to develop student’s knowledge and understanding of international economics and its application on international business. It will provide a deep contextualization of contemporary issues and debates within international business. The course prepares students the understanding of how the world economy is changing and how international business are deeply embedded in a complex web of relationships. The course will also explain globalization, trade theory and the way businesses can take advantage in contemporary world. The course’s ultimate goal is that students have a good understanding of theoretical, practical, and ethical issues associated with international economics and international business.

Learning outcomes:
Demonstrate understanding of key aspects of international business and international business at a intermediate level
Demonstrate the ability to think critically and solve problems
Publicly speak and convey ideas in a fluent and convincing manner
Appply theories to explain real-world situations
Demonstrate the ability to write international business proposals, as well as economics analysis
Demonstrate the ability to cooperate in team to work towards the same goal

Student tasks:
+ Class attendance is strongly encouraged. Attend at least 80% of class hours in order to be accepted to the final examination
+ Read required materials in advance before the class
+ Access the course website (http://flm.fpt.edu.vn) for up-to-date information and material of the course, for online supports from teachers and other students and for practicing and assessment.
+ Actively participate in class activities
+ Complete all homework assignments and other tasks given by the instructor
+ Use personal laptop in class only for learning purposes
+ Don’t have private conversations or arrive at class late, which can disrupt the learning environment of the class

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Class room for lecture sessions

Materials:
description: Specialization globalization, Economic Growth and Stability
author: Professor Gayle Allard, IE Business School
publisher: Coursera
note: https://www.coursera.org/specializations/globalization-economic-growth-and-stability
description: Course International Business Operation
author: Professor Stephen Lawrence, University Colorado Boulder
publisher: Coursera
note: https://www.coursera.org/learn/international-business-operations?specialization=international-business
description: International Economics: Theory and Policy
author: Paul R. Krugman, Maurice Obstfeld, Marc Melitz
publisher: Pearson
description: International Business Asia Global Edition, 2016, 2e
author: Charles W.L. Hill, Chow-Hou Wee, Krishna Udayasankar,
publisher: McGraw Hill

Assessments:
category: Class Participation
type: on-going
weight: 10.0
note: Check attendance in the beginning of each class. Give incentive for students who participate in class's discussions
category: Group Assignment
type: on-going
weight: 20.0
duration: 25' each group
question_type: CLO2, CLO3, CLO4,CLO6
no_question: Presenting
grading_guide: Chapter 1 - 19
note: - In class, by instructor
- The class will be divided into groups, each group of 4-6 students
- The groups are assigned into random countries, each group will be presenting the opportunities and challenges that that countries will be facing in the world economy stage.
- if time allowed, groups will try to convince other groups to negotiate and strike international trade deals
category: Progress Test 1
type: on-going
weight: 15.0
duration: 40'
question_type: CLO1, CLO2, CLO5
no_question: Essay test
knowledge_and_skill: 3
grading_guide: Chapter 1 - 9
note: Exercise/essay questions: 3 short questions which can be divided into further sub-parts covering important issues (35 minutes)
category: Progress Test 2
type: on-going
weight: 15.0
duration: 40'
question_type: CLO1, CLO2, CLO5
no_question: Essay test
knowledge_and_skill: 3
grading_guide: Chapter 10 - 16
note: Exercise/essay questions: 3 short questions which can be divided into further sub-parts covering important issues (35 minutes)
category: Quizz 1
type: on-going
weight: 5.0
duration: 20'
question_type: CLO1, CLO2, CLO5
no_question: MCQ
knowledge_and_skill: 15
grading_guide: Chapter 1 - 6
note: 15 multiple-choice questions
category: Quizz 2
type: on-going
weight: 5.0
duration: 40'
question_type: CLO1, CLO2, CLO5
no_question: MCQ
knowledge_and_skill: 15
grading_guide: Chapter 10 - 12
note: 15 multiple-choice questions
category: Final exam
type: Final exam
weight: 30.0
duration: 60'
question_type: CLO1, CLO2, CLO3, CLO4, CLO5
no_question: MCQ
knowledge_and_skill: 50
grading_guide: Chapter 1 - 19
note: by exam board
The questions will cover the lectures, in-class activities, exercises, and required materials.

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