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The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | BUSINESS IN EMERGING MARKETS | ||
Code | MKIB369 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr ADA Smith Strategy, IB and Entrepreneurship A.D.Smith@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2019-20 | Level 6 FHEQ | Second Semester | 15 |
Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements): |
Modules for which this module is a pre-requisite: |
Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on a required basis: |
Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on an optional basis: |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
24 |
5 |
29 | ||||
Timetable (if known) |
120 mins X 1 totaling 24
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Private Study | 121 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
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Assessment 1 Assessment Type: Coursework Size: 3000 words Weighting: 80% Reassessment Opportunity: Yes Penalty for Late Submission: Standard UoL penalty applies Anonymous Assessment: Ye | -3000 words | 80 | ||||
Assessment 2 Assessment Type: Coursework Size: 1000 words Weighting: 20% Reassessment Opportunity: Yes Penalty for Late Submission: Standard UoL penalty applies Anonymous Assessment: Ye | -1000 words | 20 |
Aims |
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This is an optional module focusing on the business environment in emerging markets and specifically in the BRIC countries, Brazil, Russia, India and China. In 2001, Jim O'Neill of Goldman-Sachs predicted that globalization would help Brazil, Russia, India and China (the BRICs), large countries endowed with raw materials but with difficult macro-contexts to develop rapidly and overtake the largest Western economies. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) To understand the reasons for rapid emergence of BRIC countries |
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(LO2) To be able to identify criteria which determine for rapid growth of emerging markets |
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(LO3) To understand who are the key stakeholders in emerging markets and how they interact with each others |
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(LO4) To explore potential trade offs between rapid economic growth and social and other dimensions of the markets |
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(LO5) To examine other potential emerging markets to identify those which are most likely to grow rapidly |
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(LO6) To understand in detail the dynamics in specific markets such as China, India,Brazil and Russia |
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(LO7) To understand the importance of development of brands by BRIC countries |
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(LO8) To understand the BRIC thesis and arrive at conclusions about whether this has been met and will continue in future |
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(S1) adaptability |
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(S2) Problem solving skills |
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(S3) Commercial awareness |
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(S4) Teamwork |
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(S5) Organisational skills |
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(S6) Communication skills |
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(S7) IT skills |
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(S8) International awareness |
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(S9) Lifelong learning skills |
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(S10) Ethical awareness |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method: Lecture Teaching Method: Seminar Self-directed Learning Hours: 121 Skills/Other Attributes Mapping Skills / attributes: Ethical awareness Skills / attributes: Lifelong learning skills Skills / attributes: International awareness Skills / attributes: IT skills Skills / attributes: Communication skills Skills / attributes: Organisational skills Skills / attributes: Teamwork Skills / attributes: Commercial awareness Skills / attributes: Problem solving skills Skills / attributes: adaptability |
Syllabus |
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Mapping Emerging Markets |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |