International EconomicsLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: AL00CJ44
Credits
5 op
Objective
The student is able to
- analyse different aspects of free trade and protectionism
- explain the different tools of protectionism
- recognise the different levels of economic integration
- describe the basic mechanism of foreign exchange market
- explain the problems of developing countries in the world market
Enrollment
20.11.2024 - 10.01.2025
Timing
15.01.2025 - 14.05.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
2.5 op
Mode of delivery
50 % Contact teaching, 50 % Distance learning
Unit
Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)
Campus
Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Complementary competence, Bachelor's
Teachers
- Jukka-Mikael Rokio
Scheduling groups
- Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
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LLTIEX25K2
-
LLTIEX25K3
-
LLTIEX25K1
-
LLABTO24-25EComplementary competence (Bachelor's) 2024-2025, Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management
Small groups
- Lecture 1
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- analyse different aspects of free trade and protectionism
- explain the different tools of protectionism
- recognise the different levels of economic integration
- describe the basic mechanism of foreign exchange market
- explain the problems of developing countries in the world market
Implementation and methods of teaching
Contact sessions, assignments, presentations, lecture exam, individual studying, book exam.
The course will begin on week 3 with orientation lecture ( more detailed info and schedule will be delivered to the participants via Moodle ) and lasts until week 21.
Timing and attendance
The course will take place on spring term 2025 - periods III - V. More detailed schedule will be confirmed on first contact session ( week 3 ).
Learning material and recommended literature
All the material is going to be loaded to moodle ( files folder ) in the beginning of the course.
Learning environment
Contact sessions ( 10 - 12 sessions in all )
Assignments
Presentations
Lecture exam
Individual studying
Book Exam
Student time use and work load
Weekly sessions ( contact 2 x 45 minutes ).
Individual studying with defined literature ( downloaded to moodle ).
Contents
Free Trade vs. Protectionism
Economic Integration
Economic Policy
Foreign Exchange Market
EU and EMU
International Institutions
Developing countries - different aspects
Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.
Prerequisite - basic knowledge concerning micro- and macroeconomics.
Contact sessions are arranged at the Lahti campus and the students must be present - so remote studying is not possible !!!
Assessment criteria
Assignments
Group work
Presentation
Lecture exam
Book exam
Assessment scale
1-5
Failed (0)
The student doesn' t pass the exams or doesn' t follow the deadlines concerning written assignments or doesn' t participate to the group works.
Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)
The student is familiar with basic concepts of international trade, foreign exchange market and international economic fluctuations.
Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)
The student is familiar with different aspects of free international trade and on the other hand protectionism.
Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)
The student is familiar with different international agreements and institutions and understands the benefits and disbenefits of globalization.
Enrollment
06.05.2024 - 30.08.2024
Timing
11.09.2024 - 18.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
2.5 op
Mode of delivery
50 % Contact teaching, 50 % Distance learning
Unit
Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)
Campus
Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
1 - 40
Degree programmes
- Complementary competence, Bachelor's
Teachers
- Jukka-Mikael Rokio
Scheduling groups
- Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
LLTIEX24S1
-
LLTIEX24S2
-
LLTIEX24S3
-
LLABTO24-25EComplementary competence (Bachelor's) 2024-2025, Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management
Small groups
- Lecture 1
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- analyse different aspects of free trade and protectionism
- explain the different tools of protectionism
- recognise the different levels of economic integration
- describe the basic mechanism of foreign exchange market
- explain the problems of developing countries in the world market
Implementation and methods of teaching
You are most welcome to join International Economics course on autumn term 2024. The course is very many-sided by teaching methods - contact sessions, individual studying, group work, individual assignments, presentation etc.
The group also will be very multicultural - domestic degree students, foreign degree students and foreign exchange students ... so participating the course is a great opportunity to make new friends and expand social network !
Timing and attendance
The course will take place on autumn term 2024 - starting in the mid September and ending in the mid December .
More detailed schedule will be confirmed on first contact session ( week 37 ).
Learning material and recommended literature
All the material is going to be loaded to moodle ( files folders ) in the beginning of the course.
Learning environment
Campus contact sessions ( 10 - 12 sessions in all ).
Individual assignments
Presentations
Lecture exam
Individual studying
Book Exam
Student time use and work load
Weekly campus sessions ( contact 2 x 45 minutes ) + participation to the group work and presentation.
Individual assignments ( 5 - 6 ).
Individual studying with defined literature ( downloaded to moodle ).
Approximate workload for a student is 120 hours
Contents
The themas in the course handle for example free trade and protectionism, economic integration and economic policy, foreign exchange market. Also certain aspects of EU, EMU and international institutions are studied
Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.
Prerequisite - basic knowledge concerning micro- and macroeconomics.
Contact sessions are arranged at the Lahti campus and the students must be present - so remote studying is not possible !!!
Assessment criteria
The evaluation / grade is based on assignments, group work, presentation and two exams.
Assessment scale
1-5
Failed (0)
The student doesn' t pass the exams or doesn' t follow the deadlines concerning written assignments or doesn' t participate to the group works.
Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)
The student is familiar with basic concepts of international trade, foreign exchange market and international economic fluctuations.
Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)
The student is familiar with different aspects of free international trade and on the other hand protectionism.
Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)
The student is familiar with different international agreements and institutions and understands the benefits and disbenefits of globalization.
Enrollment
20.11.2023 - 12.01.2024
Timing
17.01.2024 - 15.05.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
2.5 op
Mode of delivery
50 % Contact teaching, 50 % Distance learning
Unit
Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)
Campus
Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 40
Degree programmes
- Complementary competence, Bachelor's
Teachers
- Jukka-Mikael Rokio
Scheduling groups
- Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
LLABTO23-24EComplementary competence (Bachelor's) 2023-2024, Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management
-
LLTIEX24K3
-
LLTIEX24K2
-
LLTIEX24K1
Small groups
- Lecture 1
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- analyse different aspects of free trade and protectionism
- explain the different tools of protectionism
- recognise the different levels of economic integration
- describe the basic mechanism of foreign exchange market
- explain the problems of developing countries in the world market
Implementation and methods of teaching
Contact sessions, assignments, presentations, lecture exam, individual studying, book exam.
The course will begin on week 3 with orientation lecture ( more detailed info and schedule will be delivered to the participants via Moodle ) and lasts until week 20.
Timing and attendance
The course will take place on spring term 2024 - periods III - V. More detailed schedule will be confirmed on first contact session ( week 3 ).
Learning material and recommended literature
All the material is going to be loaded to moodle ( files folder ) in the beginning of the course.
Learning environment
Contact sessions ( 10 - 12 sessions in all )
Assignments
Presentations
Lecture exam
Individual studying
Book Exam
Student time use and work load
Weekly sessions ( contact 2 x 45 minutes ).
Individual studying with defined literature ( downloaded to moodle ).
Contents
Free Trade vs. Protectionism
Economic Integration
Economic Policy
Foreign Exchange Market
EU and EMU
International Institutions
Developing countries - different aspects
Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.
Prerequisite - basic knowledge concerning micro- and macroeconomics.
Contact sessions are arranged at the Lahti campus and the students must be present - so remote studying is not possible !!!
Assessment criteria
Assignments
Group work
Presentation
Lecture exam
Book exam
Assessment scale
1-5
Failed (0)
The student doesn' t pass the exams or doesn' t follow the deadlines concerning written assignments or doesn' t participate to the group works.
Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)
The student is familiar with basic concepts of international trade, foreign exchange market and international economic fluctuations.
Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)
The student is familiar with different aspects of free international trade and on the other hand protectionism.
Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)
The student is familiar with different international agreements and institutions and understands the benefits and disbenefits of globalization.
Enrollment
15.05.2023 - 01.09.2023
Timing
12.09.2023 - 12.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
2 op
RDI portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
60 % Contact teaching, 40 % Distance learning
Unit
Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)
Campus
Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 30
Degree programmes
- Complementary competence, Bachelor's
Teachers
- Jukka-Mikael Rokio
Scheduling groups
- Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
LLABTO23-24EComplementary competence (Bachelor's) 2023-2024, Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management
-
LLTIEX23S2
-
LLTIEX23S1
Small groups
- Luennot 1
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- analyse different aspects of free trade and protectionism
- explain the different tools of protectionism
- recognise the different levels of economic integration
- describe the basic mechanism of foreign exchange market
- explain the problems of developing countries in the world market
Implementation and methods of teaching
Contact sessions, assignments, presentations, lecture exam, individual studying, book exam.
The course will begin on week 37 with orientation lecture ( more detailed info and schedule will be delivered to the participants via Moodle ) and lasts until week 50.
Timing and attendance
The course will take place on autumn term 2023 - periods I - II. More detailed schedule will be confirmed on first contact session ( week 37 ).
Learning material and recommended literature
All the material is going to be loaded to moodle ( files folder ) in the beginning of the course.
Learning environment
Contact sessions and online sessions ( 10 - 12 sessions in all )
Assignments
Presentations
Lecture exam
Individual studying
Book Exam
Student time use and work load
Weekly sessions ( contact / online 2 x 45 minutes ).
Individual studying with defined literature ( downloaded to moodle ).
Contents
Free Trade vs. Protectionism
Economic Integration
Economic Policy
Foreign Exchange Market and exchange rate systems
EU and EMU
International Institutions
Developing countries - different aspects
Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.
Prerequisite - basic knowledge concerning micro- and macroeconomics.
Assessment criteria
Assignments / presentations, book exam, lecture exam.
Assessment scale
1-5
Failed (0)
The student doesn' t pass the exams or doesn' t follow the deadlines concerning written assignments or doesn' t participate to the group works.
Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)
The student is familiar with basic concepts of international trade, foreign exchange market and international economic fluctuations.
Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)
The student is familiar with different aspects of free international trade and on the other hand protectionism.
Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)
The student is familiar with different international agreements and institutions and understands the benefits and disbenefits of globalization.
Enrollment
21.11.2022 - 15.01.2023
Timing
17.01.2023 - 16.05.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)
Campus
Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Studies for incoming exchange students
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business
- Complementary competence, Bachelor's (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Jukka-Mikael Rokio
Scheduling groups
- Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
LLTIEX23K1
-
LLABTO23H
-
LLTIEX22B
Small groups
- Luennot 1
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- analyse different aspects of free trade and protectionism
- explain the different tools of protectionism
- recognise the different levels of economic integration
- describe the basic mechanism of foreign exchange market
- explain the problems of developing countries in the world market
Implementation and methods of teaching
Contact sessions, assignments, presentations, lecture exam, individual studying, book exam.
The course will begin on week 3 with orientation lecture ( more detailed info and schedule will be delivered to the participants via Moodle ) and lasts until week 20.
Timing and attendance
The course will take place on spring term 2023 - periods III - V. More detailed schedule will be confirmed on first contact session ( week 3 ).
Learning material and recommended literature
All the material is going to be loaded to moodle ( files folder ) in the beginning of the course.
Learning environment
Contact sessions and online sessions ( 10 - 12 sessions in all )
Assignments
Presentations
Lecture exam
Individual studying
Book Exam
Student time use and work load
Weekly sessions ( contact / online 2 - 3 x 45 minutes ).
Individual studying with defined literature ( downloaded to moodle ).
Contents
Free Trade vs. Protectionism
Economic Integration
Economic Policy
Foreign Exchange Market and exchange rate systems
EU and EMU
International Institutions
Developing countries - different aspects
Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.
Prerequisite - basic knowledge concerning micro- and macroeconomics.
Assessment criteria
Assignments / presentations, book exam, lecture exam.
Assessment scale
1-5
Failed (0)
The student doesn' t pass the exams or doesn' t follow the deadlines concerning written assignments or doesn' t participate to the group works.
Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)
The student is familiar with basic concepts of international trade, foreign exchange market and international economic fluctuations.
Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)
The student is familiar with different aspects of free international trade and on the other hand protectionism.
Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)
The student is familiar with different international agreements and institutions and understands the benefits and disbenefits of globalization.
Enrollment
01.07.2022 - 04.09.2022
Timing
20.09.2022 - 14.12.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
3 op
RDI portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
40 % Contact teaching, 60 % Distance learning
Unit
Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)
Campus
Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 40
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business
- Complementary competence, Bachelor's (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Jukka-Mikael Rokio
Scheduling groups
- Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
LLABTO22H
-
LLTIEX22S1
-
LLTIEX22K1
Small groups
- Luennot 1
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- analyse different aspects of free trade and protectionism
- explain the different tools of protectionism
- recognise the different levels of economic integration
- describe the basic mechanism of foreign exchange market
- explain the problems of developing countries in the world market
Implementation and methods of teaching
Contact sessions ( if possible ), assignments / presentations, lecture exam, individual studying, book exam.
The course will begin on mid September with orientation lecture ( more detailed info and schedule will be delivered to the participants via Moodle ).
Timing and attendance
The course will take place on autumn term 2022 - periods I - II. MOre detailed schedule will be confirmed later.
Learning material and recommended literature
All the material is going to be loaded to moodle ( files folder ) in the beginning of the course.
Learning environment
Contact sessions and online sessions ( 10 - 12 sessions )
Presentations
Lecture exam
Individual studying
Book Exam
Student time use and work load
Weekly sessions ( contact / online 2 x 45 minutes ).
Individual studying with defined literature ( downloaded to moodle ).
Contents
Free Trade vs. Protectionism
Economic Integration
Economic Policy
Foreign Exchange Market and exchange rate systems
EU and EMU
International Institutions
Developing countries - different aspects
Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.
Prerequisite - basic knowledge concerning micro- and macroeconomics.
Assessment criteria
Assignments / presentations, book exam, lecture exam.
Assessment scale
1-5
Failed (0)
The student doesn' t pass the exams or doesn' t follow the deadlines concerning written assignments or doesn' t participate to the group works.
Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)
The student is familiar with basic concepts of international trade, foreign exchange market and international economic fluctuations.
Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)
The student is familiar with different aspects of free international trade and on the other hand protectionism.
Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)
The student is familiar with different international agreements and institutions and understands the benefits and disbenefits of globalization.
Enrollment
19.11.2021 - 14.01.2022
Timing
18.01.2022 - 17.05.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
2 op
RDI portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
60 % Contact teaching, 40 % Distance learning
Unit
Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)
Campus
Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
1 - 30
Degree programmes
- Complementary competence, Bachelor's
Teachers
- Jukka-Mikael Rokio
Scheduling groups
- Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
LLABTO22H
-
LLTIEX22K1
Small groups
- Luennot 1
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- analyse different aspects of free trade and protectionism
- explain the different tools of protectionism
- recognise the different levels of economic integration
- describe the basic mechanism of foreign exchange market
- explain the problems of developing countries in the world market
Implementation and methods of teaching
Contact sessions ( if possible ), assignments / presentations, lecture exam, individual studying, book exam.
The course will begin on week 2 with orientation lecture ( more detailed info delivered to the participants via Moodle ).
Timing and attendance
The course will take place on spring term 2022 - periods III - V beginning on week 2.
Learning material and recommended literature
All the material is going to be loaded to moodle ( files folder ) in the beginning of the course.
Learning environment
Contact sessions and online sessions ( 10 - 12 sessions )
Presentations
Lecture exam
Individual studying
Book Exam
Student time use and work load
Weekly online sessions ( 3 hours ).
Individual studying with defined literature ( downloaded to moodle ).
Contents
Free Trade vs. Protectionism
Economic Integration
Economic Policy
Foreign Exchange Market and exchange rate systems
EU and EMU
International Institutions
Developing countries - different aspects
Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.
Prerequisite - basic knowledge concerning micro- and macroeconomics.
Assessment criteria
Assignments / presentations, book exam, lecture exam.
Failed (0)
The student doesn' t pass the exams or doesn' t follow the deadlines concerning written assignments or doesn' t participate to the group works.
Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)
The student is familiar with basic concepts of international trade, foreign exchange market and international economic fluctuations.
Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)
The student is familiar with different aspects of free international trade and on the other hand protectionism.
Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)
The student is familiar with different international agreements and institutions and understands the benefits and disbenefits of globalization.