Overview

    Critical issues in the operation of multi-national businesses, including currency hedging, information security, sustainability, tax havens, risk, and changing geo-economic power.

    This paper examines critical contemporary issues in the operation of multi-national businesses.

    The paper will be delivered through a series of online lectures covering topics such as:

    • Trade in the global economy.
    • International investment and global financial markets, currency hedging, tax havens and investment risk.
    • Global trade models.
    • Corporate risk, information security and intellectual property.
    • Changing geo-economic power and emerging markets.

    The lectures will be supported with guided readings, which will address key topics.

    About this paper

    Paper title Globalisation and International Trade
    Subject Doctor of Business Administration
    EFTS 0.1667
    Points 20 points
    Teaching period(s) 1st Non standard period (28 August 2023 - 20 October 2023) (Distance learning)
    1st Non standard period (28 August 2023 - 20 October 2023) (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,442.12
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Limited to
    DBA
    Notes
    This paper includes a compulsory on-campus component
    Contact
    otago-dba@otago.ac.nz
    Teaching staff

    To be confirmed.

    Teaching Arrangements

    The Distance Learning offering of this paper is a combination of remote and in-person teaching.

    Taught both on campus and online through lectures and seminars.

    Textbooks

    To be confirmed.

    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Communication, Critical thinking, Ethics, Research.
    View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
    Learning Outcomes
    • A highly developed understanding of the development of current issues in business and how they emerge.
    • A highly developed understanding of how businesses respond to issues and the ability to critically analyse those responses to determine their suitability to different situations.
    • A highly developed ability to develop appropriate solutions to issues based on undertaking appropriate research.

    Timetable

    1st Non standard period (28 August 2023 - 20 October 2023)

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught through Distance Learning
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    Block Teaching

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Wednesday 09:00-16:50 42
    Thursday 09:00-16:50 42
    Friday 09:00-16:50 42

    1st Non standard period (28 August 2023 - 20 October 2023)

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    Block Teaching

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Wednesday 09:00-16:50 42
    Thursday 09:00-16:50 42
    Friday 09:00-16:50 42

    Overview

    Critical issues in the operation of multi-national businesses, including currency hedging, information security, sustainability, tax havens, risk, and changing geo-economic power.

    This paper examines critical contemporary issues in the operation of multi-national businesses.

    The paper will be delivered through a series of online lectures covering topics such as:

    • Trade in the global economy
    • International investment and global financial markets, currency hedging, tax havens and investment risk
    • Global trade models
    • Corporate risk, information security and intellectual property
    • Changing geo-economic power and emerging markets

    The lectures will be supported with guided readings, which will address key topics.

    About this paper

    Paper title Globalisation and International Trade
    Subject Doctor of Business Administration
    EFTS 0.1667
    Points 20 points
    Teaching period Not offered in 2024 (Distance learning)
    Domestic Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for 2024 have not yet been set
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Limited to
    DBA
    Notes
    This paper includes a compulsory on-campus component
    Contact
    otago-dba@otago.ac.nz
    Teaching staff

    To be confirmed.

    Teaching Arrangements

    The Distance Learning offering of this paper is a combination of remote and in-person teaching.

    Taught both on campus and online through lectures and seminars.

    Textbooks

    To be confirmed.

    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Communication, Critical thinking, Ethics, Research.
    View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
    Learning Outcomes

    Students who successfully complete the paper will gain:

    • A highly developed understanding of the development of current issues in business and how they emerge
    • A highly developed understanding of how businesses respond to issues and the ability to critically analyse those responses to determine their suitability to different situations
    • A highly developed ability to develop appropriate solutions to issues based on undertaking appropriate research

    Timetable

    Not offered in 2024

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught through Distance Learning
    Learning management system
    Blackboard
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