Course Details in 2021/22 Session

Module Title	LI Contemporary Capitalism
School	Birmingham Business School
Department	Management
Module Code	07 34379
Module Lead	David Hearne
Level	Intermediate Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 2
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-44 hours Guided independent study-156 hours Total: 200 hours
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Description	This module involves a theoretical and conceptual evaluation of key issues in contemporary capitalism. Drawing upon historical and institutional background, cases and applications, students are encouraged to critically analyse key features of the international environment in which business operates and their broader implications for society. Key concepts and contemporary issues underpinning the course include the historical development and features of globalisation, how firms operate within global value chains, the role of the financial sector, different national varieties of capitalism and the responses to globalisation from nation states and international institutions.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Understand and critically evaluate the way businesses interact with institutions and global economy; Critically evaluate the evolution of the global market and current topical debates surrounding globalization; Analyse the institutional, legal, political, cultural and technological environments that constitute contemporary capitalism.
Assessment	34379-01 : Essay : Coursework (50%) 34379-02 : Exam : Exam (Centrally Timetabled) - Written Seen (50%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: Coursework (50%) Exam (50%) Reassessment: Reassessment by component
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