International Business Economics (846L1)

15 credits, Level 7 (Masters)

Autumn teaching

On this module, you’ll be introduced to key economic principles and how they apply to international business settings. 

You’ll examine:

• how the links between globalisation, trade and production shape business strategies and economic outcomes
• how broader macroeconomic conditions influence international markets. 

Topics you’ll study include:

• the determinants and patterns of international trade
• the role of resources, economies of scale, and firm behaviour in global value chains
• the drivers of foreign direct investment. 

You’ll engage with real-world data and current global developments to expand your understanding of the international economic environment in which businesses operate.

Contact hours and workload

This module is approximately 150 hours of work. This breaks down into about 44 hours of contact time and about 106 hours of independent study. The University may make minor variations to the contact hours for operational reasons, including timetabling requirements.

We regularly review our modules to incorporate student feedback, staff expertise, as well as the latest research and teaching methodology. We’re planning to run these modules in the academic year 2026/27. However, there may be changes to these modules in response to feedback, staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum.

We’ll make sure to let you know of any material changes to modules at the earliest opportunity.