Doing Business in the Emerging Markets

8.4.2027 - 5.5.2027

5 cr

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Emerging markets continue to be a major business agenda, even after three decades of prominence. The course offers a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary exploration of the complex dynamics shaping emerging markets, focusing on their rapidly evolving economies, the factors driving their growth, and the implications of their rise on global business. It examines the opportunities and challenges of engaging with business partners in these regions, providing practical insights into successful collaboration.

Additionally, the course explores the future trajectory of emerging markets within the current geopolitical landscape, assessing risks, uncertainties, and potential disruptions. A significant emphasis is placed on addressing critical issues related to sustainability, ethical considerations, and the broader societal impact of doing business in these fast-changing environments. Students will engage in discussions on corporate social responsibility (CSR), sustainable development strategies, and responsible business governance, in line with the SDGs within the context of emerging markets.

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Fields

Business, administration and law

Scope

5 cr

Code

MARK3043

This course aims to provide students with various economic, political, social, and institutional issues about the business environment in emerging markets, as well as their implications for sustainable and responsible management. Upon completing the course, the students will be able to:

understand the major issues facing multinational organizations doing business in emerging markets.
explore the characteristics of emerging markets, compare national cultures, and assess strategies for managing cultural and institutional differences between home and host countries.
strengthen their ability to navigate the complexities of international business in diverse and evolving economic environments such as emerging markets.
understand and critically discuss sustainability concerns and ethical dilemmas faced by firms operating in emerging markets.

The course also develops the student’s skills in the areas of analytical and critical thinking (students develop an advanced academic understanding by engaging with relevant literature and applying research methods to real-world business cases), oral and written expression, and self-management skills (students learn to identify, formulate, and solve problems autonomously).

Organiser

University of Vaasa

Contact details

avoinyo@uwasa.fi

029 449 8004

Belongs to themes:

Renewal of working life and competence

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