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Business, International Relations and the Political Economy

London School of Economics and Political Science via GetSmarter

Overview

Successfully tackle the obstacles posed by globalisation and leverage the business opportunities presented by a worldwide marketplace.

On completion of this course, you’ll walk away with: Practical problem-solving techniques used by internationally respected LSE academics, to adapt and prepare your business strategy for the effects of global change. The ability to critically analyse global events from different perspectives in order to make strategic decisions. The skills to use your newfound understanding of globalisation to propose an investment strategy for an organisation that wants to expand internationally. Unlimited access to 2U’s Career Engagement Network, offering you exclusive resources and events to support your professional journey and drive your career forward.

Syllabus

  • Orientation Module: Welcome to Your Online Campus
  • Module 1: The evolution of globalisation
  • Module 2: Business, production, and investment in the global economy
  • Module 3: Governing the global system
  • Module 4: Global power shifts
  • Module 5: Contesting globalisation
  • Module 6: Conflict and instability
  • Module 7: Responding to disruptive forces
  • Module 8: Corporate responses to a changing global environment

Taught by

Dr Christine Côté and Dr Victoria Paniagua

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