BACHELORS SYLLABUS

1228 Global Business Environment (7 ECTS)

2nd Semester 2024/25
Last revised: 20 April 2025

COURSE INSTRUCTOR

Luís Brites Pereira - Doctorate in International Economics - Nova SBE, Portugal

Master of Commerce (Econ.) & B. Economic Sc. (Honours) ‐ Univ. Witwatersrand, South Africa
FMR Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Portugal
Profile: [Link]/in/luis-brites-pereira / Email: LPEREIRA@[Link]

Office Hours: Online via MS Teams. Send an email to me to schedule a session.

TEACHING ASSISTANTS:
João Almeida [Link]@[Link] / Manuel Garção: [Link]@[Link]

Office Hours: Online via MS Teams. Send an email to your Teaching Assistant to schedule a session.
TEACHING: Theoretical: 2 x 1.5 hrs (x 12 weeks) / Practical: 1 x 1.5 hrs (x 11 weeks)

COURSE PRECEDENCES

You need to have completed Principals of Macroeconomics (1101/1118) before enrolling in this course.
Macroeconomics (1103) is also highly recommended.

COURSE UNIT AIMS (Purpose of the course using broad/ general terms)
The aim of Global Business Environment (1212) is for you to discover and understand the complexity of
the international business environment by studying key economic, institutional, and political factors that
affect global trade and investment.1
After completing the course, you will be able to think critically about the global business world and act
independently in it when pursuing your professional interests, management or otherwise.
You will also be better placed to contribute towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) in your
chosen career paths, especially with respect to the following goals:
− SDG 8: Promote sustained, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth, full and productive
employment, and decent work for all.
− SDG 17: Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for
sustainable development.
Additionally, you will develop your analytical, communicational, and organisational skills during the
course, which will stand you in good stead for the world of work.

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In practice, the course provides you with knowledge about what environmental factors they must consider
when developing and managing their global business projects. As such, it complements International
Management (1227), which teaches you how to design and implement management strategies when a firm
decides to enter the global market.

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COURSE UNIT CONTENT (See Annex A – Bibliography for content sources)

1) Global Institutions & Relations – Discuss the political, economic, and cultural relationships that
characterize interstate interactions, and introduce the institutions of global governance. Consider also
the current geopolitical environment, especially US-China tensions.
2) Global Governance & Globalisation – Discuss globalisation and its drivers, merits and drawbacks.
Address also globalisation’s impact on income, growth & development policies and possible
governance solutions, also in response to deglobalisation and the pandemic.
3) Global Economy, Trade & Investment – Review of global economy, trade and investment facts &
theories, and discuss their implications for global business considering recent events.
4) Global Monetary System – Review exchange rate theories, monetary policies and the international
monetary system, and discuss their implications for global business.
5) Global Political Economy & Culture – Discuss country differences and how they affect country
competitiveness, growth & business-friendly policies. Consider also international relations to discuss
the current geopolitical environment.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

A. Knowledge and Understanding

− Understand how economic, institutional, and political factors affect the global business environment,
given national and regional policy and trends.

B. Subject‐Specific Skills
1) Global Institutions & Relations – Understand the main concepts, issues, institutions and models that
explain how two or more nation-states interact with one another.
2) Global Governance & Globalisation – Understand the impact of globalisation on key issues such as
income levels, labour policies, economic growth, the environment, and national sovereignty, amongst
others, and how these may be addressed by businesses and governments.
3) Global Economy, Trade & Investment – Understand the global economy, theories & practices of trade
& FDI, and how governments may influence these variables.
4) Global Monetary System – Understand the theories, practice and arrangements regarding exchange
rates and global finance, and how governments influence these variables.
5) Global Political Economy & Culture – Understand the country differences and institutions to assess
country competitiveness, the impact of corruption, intellectual property rights and ethical dilemmas,
amongst other issues.

C. General Skills
a) Pro-active, persistent, and problem-solving attitude.
b) Interpretive-reading and critical analysis.
c) Attentive-listening and note-taking.
d) Oral and written communication.
e) Planning, organisation, and meeting deadlines.
f) Individual and teamwork.

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DEMONSTRATION OF SYLLABUS COHERENCE WITH COURSE UNIT AIMS

The required textbooks and readings/videos cover the course’s topics closely, as detailed in the
bibliography below. Given that this course provides you with a global perspective at an early stage of your
undergraduate studies, other instructors should also find it somewhat easier to discuss international topics
in their own courses. You will develop the requisite mind-set and skills as follows:

Learning Outcome Learning Method

Skills
− Enhanced opportunity to develop analytical & critical thinking
skills. Readings/videos Discussions
− Enhanced ability to evaluate, research and synthesise information Examinations
and existing knowledge from diverse sources.
− Capacity to apply relevant theories to guide understanding of the
global business environment.
− Enhanced opportunity to develop written communication skills. Examinations

− Enhanced opportunity to develop oral communication skills. Readings/videos Discussions

− Enhanced ability to decide, manage inter-personal relations and

Readings/videos Discussions
collaborate constructively in teams to implement solutions.

− Enhanced ability to plan, organise and meet assignment All the Above
deadlines.

Mindset
− A dedication to continuous learning and a pro-active and persistent
pursuit of knowledge. All the Above
− A commitment to objectivity, intellectual inquiry and rigour.
− An appreciation of high professional standards, the importance of
ethical behaviour and the adoption of problem-solving attitude.

TEACHING & LEARNING METHODS

Course Approach

The course approach relies on two interrelated methods:

1) Independent learning, as most of the learning in Nova SBE takes place outside of the classroom or
formal instruction (see explanatory video). In other words, simply receiving information during
theoretical classes is not enough for you to understand the course topics.

2) Learning by doing, as you will apply the concepts covered in theoretical classes. This entails
presenting/discussing selected readings/videos in practical classes, based on your own research.

Theoretical & Practical Classes: The teaching approach is a blend of traditional theoretical classes
covering key concepts/models, and discussion/presentation of readings/videos in practical classes. The
course comprises two theoretical classes per week (1.5 hours each, both on-campus) and one on-
campus practical lecture per week (1.5 hours, on-campus).2

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This norm may change if the campus closes due to public health or other concerns. If so, you will receive an
update from Nova SBE, which will take precedence over the details provided here.

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 − The Theoretical Classes will closely follow the course textbooks, and cover theory, business
concerns and related policy. To encourage independent learning, and keeping up with course
materials, you have the option of doing the Bonus Assignment (see below).

− During Practical Classes, you will discuss, interpret and present topical readings/videos via the
Practical Class Assignment (see below). You will also review the material covered in the
theoretical lectures and receive feedback on your presentations/discussions.

− In the Final Exam, the (various) textbooks’ content will be assessed directly using multiple-choice
questions (NORMAL exam only) and indirectly using questions that require either two short-answers
(NORMAL Exam only) OR one long-essay answer (RESIT Exam only).

− In addition, the course also comprises at least three hours/week of independent learning, during
which you read and summarise the course various textbooks’ chapters, prepare for readings/videos
discussions/quizzes, undertake limited research, and present/write.

Guest lectures, if any, will address course topics drawing upon the guest-lecturers’ professional expertise.
You are encouraged to ask pertinent questions and actively participate in class discussions. You are also
expected to arrive on time for classes and will be asked to leave the classroom if your behaviour is disruptive.
English is the language of instruction and assessment.

COURSE BIBLIOGRAPHY – See Annex A for the bibliography, textbooks and other materials.

COURSE LESSON PLAN – See Annex B for the exact dates when the topics/materials will be covered during
the theoretical & practical classes.

COURSE ASSESSMENT

CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT Type Weight

Practical Class Assignment (PCA)

Presentations/Discussions Team 45%

FINAL EXAMINATION (FE) Individual 55%*

*The final course grade will be rounded and is calculated using the absolute/non-rounded grades of the
relevant sub-components. Regarding the weight of the final examination:
1) For both the NORMAL & RESIT exam periods, the final course grade is always calculated using the above
weighting scheme, which implies that the PCA grade is always considered.
2) For GRADE IMPROVEMENTS / MELHORIAS, however, the examination grade has a 100% weight. Do
not assume you qualify automatically for grade improvements! Check the exam rules in the
Student’s Handbook or contact the faculty’s undergraduate office on this matter.

Practical Class Assignment (PCA) - REQUIRED

You must present & discuss two distinct readings/videos items during practical class/tutorials. To obtain a
grade, students (organised in three-person teams from the same practical class) must fulfil the criteria:

a) Component 1 - Take on the role of presenter to present and lead the discussion of one
reading/visual media, as determined by the TAs; AND
b) Component 2 - Take on the role of discussant to assess and challenge another group’s
presentation of one other reading/visual media, as determined by TAs.

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Any unjustified failure to deliver a component implies a zero grade for that component, while an unjustified
failure to deliver both implies a zero grade for the whole assignment. For detailed instructions and the
grading evaluation criteria and formula, see the “PCA Instructions” document on Moodle.

Note that there is no attendance requirement for practical classes other than that resulting from your PCA
obligations but it is highly recommended you attend as many tutorials as possible.

Bonus Assignment (BA) - OPTIONAL

The Bonus Assignment (BA) is optional and designed for students who want to keep up regularly with
theoretical class topics during the semester. While more demanding effort-wise, this assignment will allow
you to obtain deeper and interconnected knowledge.

In practice, you will be tested continuously on your progress as the semester advances using Moodle quick
quizzes during theoretical classes (whether held in-class or online). In this assignment, you may earn up to
an extra 2 points (on a scale of 20), which implies that your final course grade will be calculated as follows:

Final Course Grade = (45% PCA Grade + 55% FE Grade) + Bonus

To qualify for the bonus, you must answer at least 50% of quizzes available during the semester and average
at least 50% for the quizzes undertaken. Not satisfying this requirement means you will not obtain a bonus
grade. Cheating on a quiz also implies a zero grade for this assignment. For detailed instructions, as well as
the bonus schedule, see “BA Instructions” on Moodle.

Important – The quick quizzes are meant to be a race against time, which implies you may not always finish
them. So, an above-average level of English speed-reading/understanding is highly recommended,
otherwise you will find the quiz durations to be short. Please consider this before deciding to undertake this
OPTIONAL assignment, as you may find it stressful or unsuitable for you.

Final Examination - REQUIRED

For both exam periods (Normal & Resit), the final exam is mandatory and covers all course content
(theoretical & practical class materials), as per faculty norms. For both exams, you will be provided with
detailed instructions (separately, via Moodle), closer to the respective exam dates. In addition, the following
norms will always apply to both periods:

1) The exams will take place on-campus and are invigilated by Nova SBE designated persons.3
2) The exam is undertaken online but within a lock-down environment (namely, WISEflow). On
exam day, you will need to bring one laptop computer with you that is able to access and use the
required lock-down software.
3) The exams are open book but not open access, so you will have access to PDF files on your laptop
but not to information hosted on the intranet/internet. To access your PDF files, click on "External
resources" on the top right corner on Wiseflow once you launch the test.
4) The exams have a 35% minimum grade (i.e., seven out of twenty points) but have different
structures depending on the exam period in question:

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This norm may change if the campus closes due to public health or other concerns. If so, you will receive an
update from Nova SBE regarding the new arrangements for the final exam.

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 Two sections:
− Section A (30%) – 15 Multiple-Choice Questions (20 minutes)
NORMAL EXAM − Section B (70%) – 02 Short-Answer Question (70 minutes)
You must complete section A before you proceed to answer section B.
Total duration = 01h30m

− Single Section (100%) - 01 Long-Essay Question

RESIT EXAM
Total duration = 01h30m

As part of your exam preparation, first read the Exam Preparation - FAQs & Questions Guide for important
guidelines and then attempt the sample exam (available via WISEflow, closer to the exam).

GRADE REVIEW GUIDELINES

The consultation sessions allow you to access and discuss your written work. Grade reviews, meanwhile,
allow the course instructor to determine whether the grading criteria have been correctly and
consistently applied, as well as to detect possible grading anomalies. This implies you should not expect
to negotiate a better grade or discuss the grading criteria’s suitability (and certainly not whether your
interpretation of their applicability is more appropriate!). Moreover:

1) Grades may decrease, increase, or remain unchanged upon review.

2) Grades will not be revised during the consultation period itself. Instead, the established procedure
for reviewing all grades is as follows:

a) First, attend the consultation period to understand how your grade was determined. If you feel that
an anomaly has occurred, please send an email to the course instructor (also copying your TA in
the process – this is essential).

In your email, be sure to justify your request for a grade review based on concrete points that raise
concern. Do not ask for grade reviews in general terms and/or without having attended the
consultation period beforehand – such requests will not be considered.

b) After receiving your review request, the course instructor will then assess your case, (which may
entail consulting with the TAs) before communicating his decision to you in writing (via email). Your
grade may be raised, lowered, or left unchanged, upon review.

c) Review requests that do not fully comply with the two points above will not be considered.
Exceptions to the established procedure are also not admissible.

COMMUNICATION GUIDELINES

Only written information will be binding in this course, especially regarding the course assignments. In this
way, miscommunication between lecturers and students is avoided, as well as misunderstandings by
students as to what is expected of them.

To this end, we use the Moodle platform so please check it regularly for course materials and important
course notifications (via the "News Forum"). We also use email directed at your Nova SBE email account,
which will receive our messages and notifications (including "News Forum" posts).

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RELATIONSHIP GUIDELINES

Nova SBE is a great place to live and study, and we want you to have an enjoyable and safe time while you
are with us. As our student, you must conduct yourself in an appropriate manner in your day-to-day
activities, including in your dealings with other students, staff, faculty and external organizations.

Student Expected Behavior

During your time as a student in this course, we expect you to behave:

• Safely, and with regard to the safety of others.

• With civility, consideration and respect for others.
• In accordance with Nova SBE policies, rules and regulations, and all applicable laws.
You have a responsibility to treat all members of the Nova SBE community with respect and represent the
school as responsible ambassadors through your good conduct on and off campus. This applies anywhere
and at any time but is particularly important whilst you are on campus, on fieldwork or placement, any other
academic or institutional related activities away from the campus.

Good conduct means:

• Behaving in a respectful manner towards others so that they do not feel that they are being
harassed, bullied, or coerced, whether within or outside the Nova SBE.
• Showing consideration and respect for others, especially in classes or during exam consultation
sessions (even when you feel that your grades are not fully reflecting your expectations).
• Acting within the law and not engaging in any activity or behavior (including on social media) that is
likely to bring the school into disrepute.
• Recognizing the diversity of the Nova SBE community and not discriminating against others.
• Acting responsibly and showing respect for Nova SBE property.
• Being honest, considerate, and courteous towards others.

Student Responsibilities

1) You are responsible for keeping up to date on course developments. We will assume that you have
been informed once the material/notification has been posted on Moodle and/or once an email has
been sent out. Note that your failure to read our messages does not absolve you from complying with
their content.

a) Email sent to you may be time-sensitive and may require immediate action. So, check
your email account at least once a day. It is considered good professional email etiquette to
respond within 24 hours.
b) You may elect to redirect mail sent to your Nova SBE email to another email account but
do so at your own risk. Email lost because of forwarding is your responsibility, so you should
confirm that you receive the redirected emails.
c) Email may end up in your spam folder sometimes, so be sure to also check this folder on
a regular basis (preferably daily).
d) Email must not be used to submit any assignments – always use Moodle instead.
2) You must read all information provided, either on Moodle or in email sent to you. Do not ask
unnecessary questions simply because you have not consulted available materials/notifications
beforehand – you will make yourself look unprofessional!

3) You must not rely on hearsay, i.e., what others tell you regarding relevant course information and
updates (e.g., fellow students, etc.), and even less so on information provided on third-party sites (e.g.,
Facebook, Instagram or Whatsapp groups, etc.).

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Student Queries

When in doubt, always email the course instructor directly (LPEREIRA@[Link]). You may, however,
want to copy your teaching assistant (in the Cc: field of your email message) whenever your problem is
related to practical classes. Indeed, this practice is highly recommended as it may help speed up the
resolution of your problem. Please note that teaching assistants are not authorised to decide on course
matters, as per relevant faculty norms.

COURSE TIME FORMAT & ZONE

All course documents and written notifications use the international 24-hour clock based on Western
European Standard Time (henceforth, Lisbon Time).

Note that the AM and PM designations are not used when using this international clock, which implies the
following:

• Hours between 00:00 and 11:59 are implicitly AM, and

• Hours between 12:00 and 23:59 are implicitly PM.

Warning: The Moodle platform does not use 24-hour clock format. So, please bear this in mind when using
it to access activities, assignments or information.

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 ANNEX A1
COURSE BIBLIOGRAPHY
Required Textbooks:

− Global Business Today, Charles W. L. Hill & G. Tomas M. Hult, 11th ed., McGraw Hill, 2020 (buy here -
see footnote for details)4 – referred to as GBT in the bibliography below.
− International Relations, Stephen McGlinchey (ed.), E-International Relations Publishing, 2017 (free
online content & e-book) – referred to as IRL in the bibliography below.
− Understanding Global Politics, Kevin Bloor, E-International Relations Publishing, 2022 (free online
content & e-book) – referred to as GPL in the bibliography below.
− The Economy, CORE Team, Curriculum Open-access Resources in Economics, 2022 (free online
content) – referred to as ECN in the bibliography below.

Book Chapters & Reports

Topics Chapters
Global Economy AER 01 / ECN 01, 02
Global Politics & Relations IRL 01, 03, 04
Global Governance & Institutions IRL 06 / GPL 01, 03
Globalization ECN 18 / GBT 01 / GPL 02
National Differences in Political, Economic & Legal Systems ECN 01, 22 / GBT 02
National Differences in Economic Development GBT 03
Differences in Culture GBT 04
Ethics, Corporate Social Responsibility & Sustainability GBT 05
International Trade Theory GBT 06
Government Policy and International Trade GBT 07
Foreign Direct Investment GBT 08
Regional Economic Integration GBT 09 / GPL 06
Money, Banking & Foreign Exchange Market AER 03 / ECN 10, 15 / GBT 10
The International Monetary System GBT 11

Supplementary Textbooks: (optional)

− Krugman, P., Obstfeld, M. & M. Melitz, International Economics: Theory & Policy, 12th ed. Pearson,
2022.
− Daniels, J. D., Radebaugh, L. & D. Sullivan, International Business, 17th ed. Pearson, 2022.

Additional Material (Articles / Videos / Podcasts)

A. Theoretical Classes: (Required)

− Annual Economic Report, Bank of International Settlements, 2023 (available here) – referred to as AER
in the bibliography above.

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You may use the International Student Edition of this textbook (instead of the U.S. Edition) and also the 10th
edition, which is available at Nova SBE library (for reference purposes only). If you want to use this textbook’s
online resources (recommended but optional), you will need to buy access through the website McGraw Hill
Connect (which is also available if you buy either the Digital or Bundles options but may be more expensive –
check out all purchase/rental options). Used books are also available through the online marketplace, sometimes
at substantial discounts.

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 B. Practical Classes: (Required)

− The articles/videos list for practical classes is provided below in Annex A2 (also available as a separate
document on Moodle – see PCA instructions).

C. Supplementary Materials: (Highly Recommended)

International Business, Economics & Politics News & Analysis

− Business Week − Foreign Affairs − Politico − Time Magazine

− Bloomberg − Forbes Int. − Project Syndicate − Wall Street Journal
− Financial Times − Harvard Business Review − The Economist − World Econ. Forum

Please refer to the list above, as well as sources listed on Moodle (see the section “GLOBAL AFFAIRS -
Traditional & Social Media Sources”).
In addition, relevant materials relating to noteworthy global events and issues, both past and present, are
provided on Moodle (for example, see the section “KEEP UP TO DATE / Global Events & Issues - Expert
Analysis & Opinion”).
Note that, while the latter material is not classified as required, the global events and issues addressed in
the various media may, nonetheless and at times, inspire the choice of exam questions, both in the
NORMAL and RESIT periods.

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 ANNEX A2

PRACTICAL CLASSES - READING LIST (Click on hyperlinks to access the readings)

Readings with the symbol (**) may require prior registration (free). In case of problems, please read the PCA Instructions (FAQ #4) or contact your TA.

Week Topics Readings/Videos Links Concepts / Models Data Sources

Week 01
Skills Sessions 1 (TA) The Revenge of Globalisation's Losers Reading & Interpreting ---
03/02/2025

Week 02 Exam Preparation & FAQs

Skills Sessions 2 (TA) Exam Preparation ---
10/02/2025 14/02 – Team Registration Deadline

Week 03 Presenting & Discussing

Skills Session 3 (TA) Presenting & Discussing ---
17/02/2025 PCA Instruction & Norms

Cost-Benefit Analysis,
(**) Can Capitalism Beat Climate Change? World Bank (WB), IMF, OECD
Climate Finance
Public Debt, Fiscal Policy,
Week 04 Readings Discussion #1 (**) Secular Inflation World Bank (WB), IMF, OECD
Inflation, Interest Rates
24/02/2025 Global Economy
Public Debt, Fiscal Policy,
What Happens When Countries Default? World Bank (WB), IMF
Insolvency/Bankruptcy

GDP, Value Added, Income World Bank, IMF, ITC (Trade Map), DHL
Preparing for Next-Generation Globalization
Inequality, Trade, Innovation Connectedness Index, WTO, OECD
World Bank, IMF, ITC (Trade Map), DHL
Week 05 Readings Discussion #2 The Globalization Backlash: A New World Economic Order? GDP, Income Inequality, Trade
Connectedness Index, WTO, OECD
03/03/2025 Globalization
World Bank, IMF, ITC (Trade Map), DHL
(**) What’s Next for Globalization? Trade
Connectedness Index, WTO, OECD

Pursuing Global Order in the 21st Century International Relations CSIS, IMF, World Bank
Week 06
Readings Discussion #3
10/03/2025 After Afghanistan, Let’s Not be Misty-eyed About the West’s Rules-
Global Relations & International Relations IMF, SIPRI, PEW Research Center
(Week BEFORE based Order
Institutions
Semester Break)
(**) Aukus, the Anglosphere and the Return of Great Power Rivalry International Relations

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 Investment, International
Week 07 (**) European Foreign Policy: A New Realism on China UNCTAD, OECD, World Bank, Eurostat,
Readings Discussion #4 Relations
31/03/2025
Global Trade & (**) China v America: Trade Without Trust Trade, International Relations IMF, WB, ITC (Trade Map), WTO, OECD
(Week AFTER
Investment
Semester Break)
What’s Next for the WTO? Trade, International Relations IMF, WB, ITC (Trade Map), WTO, OECD

East Asian Forum: An Agenda for Regional Economic and Security International Relations,
Eurostat
Readings Discussion #5 Cooperation Complex Problem Solving
Week 08
Regional Economic The Future of African Trade in the AfCFTA Era International Relations World Bank
07/04/2025
Integration
Comparative Advantages,
(**) Joe Biden Launches Trade Agreement with 12 Asian Nations World Bank
Economic Growth, Trade

Week 09
No Practical Classes
14/04/2025

Week 10 /11
The Real Cost of De-dollarisation Money, Exchange Rate IMF, BIS
21/04/2025
(Thurs. classes) Readings Discussion #6 Exchange Rates Matter Money, Exchange Rate IMF, BIS
OR
Global Monetary System The Emergence of CBDCs and Their Potential Implications for the
28/04/2025 Money, Inflation IMF, BIS, Fed, ECB
(Fri. classes) Global Financial System
[Link], OECD,
Tracing Russia’s Political Economy as a Driver for the War in Ukraine GDP, Human Capital
World Bank
Readings Discussion #7
Week 12 Global Political Economy I Political Institutions, Economic Growth, and Democracy GDP, Substitution Effect Freedom House, Polity IV
05/05/2025 –
Concepts & Development
(**) Trust in Portugal’s Elite Wanes Over Struggle to Tackle Corruption GDP OECD, Transparency International, WB

Socioeconomic data and applications center,

Build Back Better: The Unmissable Opportunity to Build a Sustainable Creative Destruction,
World Resources Institute, European
Readings Discussion #8 Economic Future Innovation, Sustainability
Environment Agency
Week 13 Global Political Economy
12/05/2025 II – The Social Responsibility of Business is to Increase its Profits Business Ethics
Culture & Ethics
European Values Study, European Social
Cameron: Multiculturalism is Dead Cultural & Human Relations
Survey, International Social Survey Program

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 ANNEX B

COURSE LESSON PLAN

(Last revised: 23/02/2025 – may be subject to updates, so check regularly)

Theoretical Class 1 Theoretical Class 2

Practical Classes / Tutorials
Date TXA - Monday, 14h00 - 15h20 (Anf. D139) TXA - Friday, 14h00 - 15h20 (Anf. B008)
(Check the exact schedule with your TA)
TXB – 11h00 -12h20 (Anf. D139) TXB – 11h00 -12h20 (Anf. B008)
Skills Session - SS01 (click link)
Week 01 Introduction - LEC01 Skills Sessions - SS00
Reading & Interpreting
03/02/2025 Course Program & Lesson Plan Critical Thinking
The Revenge of Globalisation's Losers
Skills Session - SS02
Week 02 Global Economy - LEC02A Global Economy - LEC02B
Exam Preparation & FAQs
10/02/2025 Part 1 - Population, Geography & Growth Part 2 - World History & Change Drivers
14/02 – Team Registration Deadline

Skills Sessions - SS03

Week 03 Global Economy - LEC03 Global Relations - LEC04
Presenting & Discussing
17/02/2025 Part 3 - Economic History & Globalization Models & Main Issues
PCA Instruction & Norms

Week 04 Global Governance - LEC05A Global Governance - LEC05B Readings Discussion #1 - TT01
24/02/2025 International Institutions: 1914-1991 International Institutions: Post-1992 Global Economy

Week 05 Analysis & Application - APP01A Analysis & Application - APP01B Readings Discussion #2 - TT02
03/03/2025 United States & the Liberal World Order China, Russia & the New World Order Globalization

Week 06 Analysis & Application - APP02A Analysis & Application - APP02B Readings Discussion #3 - TT03
10/03/2025 Middle East – Context & Conflicts (Part 1) Middle East – Context & Conflicts (Part 2) Global Relations & Institutions

BREAK Semester Break Semester Break Semester Break

17/03/2025 No Theoretical Class No Theoretical Class No Practical Classes

BREAK Semester Break Semester Break Semester Break

24/03/2025 No Theoretical Class No Theoretical Class No Practical Classes

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 Theoretical Class 1 Theoretical Class 2
Practical Classes / Tutorials
Date TXA - Monday, 14h00 - 15h20 (Anf. D139) TXA - Friday, 14h00 - 15h20 (Anf. B008)
(Check the exact schedule with your TA)
TXB – 11h00 -12h20 (Anf. D139) TXB – 11h00 -12h20 (Anf. B008)

Week 07 Global Economy - LEC06 Global Economy - LEC07 Readings Discussion #4 - TT04
31/03/2025 International Trade Theory & Policy Regional Economic Integration Global Trade & Investment

Week 08 Analysis & Application - APP03 Analysis & Application - APP04 Readings Discussion #5 - TT05
07/04/2025 Trans-Pacific Partnership European Union Regional Economic Integration

Global Economy - LEC08

Week 09 Public Holiday Public Holiday
Foreign Exchange Market,
14/04/2025 No Theoretical Class No Practical Classes
International Monetary System

Readings Discussion #6 - TT06

Week 10 Lecture Break Public Holiday Global Monetary System

21/04/2025 No Theoretical Class No Theoretical Class THURSDAY classes only
Public holiday for the FRIDAY classes
(this topic will be covered in Week 11)

Readings Discussion #6 - TT06

Global Political Economy – LEC09 Global Monetary System
Week 11 Analysis & Application - APP05
National Differences in Culture, Political,
28/04/2025 China’s Political Economy FRIDAY classes only
Economic & Legal Systems
Public holiday for the THURSDAY classes
(this topic was covered in Week 10)

Readings Discussion #7 - TT07

Week 12 Global Political Economy - LEC10 Analysis & Application - APP06
Global Political Economy I -
05/05/2025 National Differences in Economic Development Property Rights, Development & Globalization
Concepts & Development

Global Political Economy - LEC11 Readings Discussion #8 - TT08

Week 13 Analysis & Application – APP07
Ethics, Corporate Social Responsibility & Global Political Economy II –
12/05/2025 Ethics, Management & Leadership
Sustainability Culture & Ethics
Course = 13 Lectures (LEC) + 08 Tutorials (TT) + 09 Analysis & Application (APP) + 04 Skills Sessions (SS)

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