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Session: 2022/23

Last modified: 14/04/2022 17:25:09

Title of Module: Emerging Mkts and Multinational Corporations

Code: LNDN10004 SCQF Level: 10
(Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework)
Credit Points: 20 ECTS: 10
(European Credit Transfer Scheme)
School:School of Business & Creative Industries
Module Co-ordinator:Maddalena  Tacchetti

Summary of Module

The module aims at providing students with the necessary analytical skills to examine and evaluate Emerging Markets and Multinational Corporations.

Students will identify Multinational Corporations and examine business strategies within the associated Emerging Market

The will also critically evaluate the effects of the Multinational Corporation on the Emerging Market, as well as on local firms and communities.


Module Delivery Method
Face-To-FaceBlendedFully OnlineHybridCHybridOWork-based Learning
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Face-To-Face
Term used to describe the traditional classroom environment where the students and the lecturer meet synchronously in the same room for the whole provision.

Blended
A mode of delivery of a module or a programme that involves online and face-to-face delivery of learning, teaching and assessment activities, student support and feedback. A programme may be considered “blended” if it includes a combination of face-to-face, online and blended modules. If an online programme has any compulsory face-to-face and campus elements it must be described as blended with clearly articulated delivery information to manage student expectations

Fully Online
Instruction that is solely delivered by web-based or internet-based technologies. This term is used to describe the previously used terms distance learning and e learning.

HybridC
Online with mandatory face-to-face learning on Campus

HybridO
Online with optional face-to-face learning on Campus

Work-based Learning
Learning activities where the main location for the learning experience is in the workplace.


Campus(es) for Module Delivery
The module will normally be offered on the following campuses / or by Distance/Online Learning: (Provided viable student numbers permit)
Paisley:Ayr:Dumfries:Lanarkshire:London:Distance/Online Learning:Other:

 

 

 

 

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Term(s) for Module Delivery
(Provided viable student numbers permit).
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Learning Outcomes: (maximum of 5 statements)

On successful completion of this module the student will be able to:

L1. Critically examine the opportunities and challenges that Multinational Corporations face in entering and operating in Emerging Markets

L2. Understand the origins and evolution of Multinational Corporations

L3. Critically evaluate the effects of multinational corporations on developed economies, emerging markets, local firms, and communities

Employability Skills and Personal Development Planning (PDP) Skills
SCQF Headings During completion of this module, there will be an opportunity to achieve core skills in:
Knowledge and Understanding (K and U) SCQF Level 10.

Critically demonstrate a broad knowledge of the main aspects of emerging markets

Critically demonstrate an in-depth knowledge and understanding of emerging markets and its effect on multinational corporations and global business

Practice: Applied Knowledge and Understanding SCQF Level 10.

Apply at a high level relevant knowledge and understanding to a range of
complex situations involving emerging markets

Apply at an advanced level a range of skills, knowledge and understanding of
creativity and problem solving to key issues in the changing
global markets

Generic Cognitive skills SCQF Level 10.

Critical thinking and evaluation of key concepts

Analysing new and abstract problems and issues related to emerging markets

Communication, ICT and Numeracy Skills SCQF Level 10.

Convey complex concepts and theory in a coherent and clear manner

Use ICT to investigate and process data and information

Collect, analyse and communicate a range of numerical and graphical information

Autonomy, Accountability and Working with others SCQF Level 10.

Ability to work in a team to address complex issues
Undertake research on a topic and work independently
Using initiative to cooperate and share learning with fellow
students
Working and leading teams, taking responsibility for own and
others work
Reflecting on personal development and identification of own needs

Pre-requisites: Before undertaking this module the student should have undertaken the following:
Module Code:
Module Title:
Other:
Co-requisitesModule Code:
Module Title:

* Indicates that module descriptor is not published.

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Learning and Teaching
In line with UWS’ Curriculum Framework, providing a flexible and hybrid, student-centred and inclusive approach to learning and teaching, the module has been designed around the delivery of engaging, activity- and discussion-based workshops, nurtured by meaningful online content, including short videos, reading materials, quizzes, etc. This approach creates more flexibility for students, while also enhancing deeper learning through engagement with peers and teaching staff, both online and in the classroom. This is further supported by the assessment approach adopted, enabling students to develop both academic and employability-focused knowledge and skills within international business — all aligned to the overarching purpose and aims of the programme.
Learning Activities
During completion of this module, the learning activities undertaken to achieve the module learning outcomes are stated below:
Student Learning Hours
(Normally totalling 200 hours):
(Note: Learning hours include both contact hours and hours spent on other learning activities)
Lecture/Core Content Delivery36
Independent Study164
200 Hours Total

**Indicative Resources: (eg. Core text, journals, internet access)

The following materials form essential underpinning for the module content and ultimately for the learning outcomes:

The Oxford Handbook of Management in Emerging Markets, Dr. Robert Grosse (Editor), Dr. Klaus E. Meyer (Editor), Published: February 2019, ?Oxford University Press, ISBN-13: 978-0190683948

Details of further resources, including textbooks, journals and online resources will be identified at the beginning of each delivery in the module handbook and made available via VLE

(**N.B. Although reading lists should include current publications, students are advised (particularly for material marked with an asterisk*) to wait until the start of session for confirmation of the most up-to-date material)

Engagement Requirements

In line with the Academic Engagement Procedure, Students are defined as academically engaged if they are regularly engaged with timetabled teaching sessions, course-related learning resources including those in the Library and on the relevant learning platform, and complete assessments and submit these on time. Please refer to the Academic Engagement Procedure at the following link: Academic engagement procedure

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Supplemental Information

Programme BoardMarketing, Innovation, Tourism & Events
Assessment Results (Pass/Fail) No
Subject PanelMarketing, Innovation, Tourism & Events
ModeratorTBC
External ExaminerTBC
Accreditation Details
Version Number

1

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Assessment: (also refer to Assessment Outcomes Grids below)
Online Assessment: 50% of the overall mark
Individual Essay: 50% of the overall mark
(N.B. (i) Assessment Outcomes Grids for the module (one for each component) can be found below which clearly demonstrate how the learning outcomes of the module will be assessed.
(ii) An indicative schedule listing approximate times within the academic calendar when assessment is likely to feature will be provided within the Student Handbook.)

Assessment Outcome Grids (Footnote A.)

Component 1
Assessment Type (Footnote B.) Learning Outcome (1) Learning Outcome (2) Learning Outcome (3) Weighting (%) of Assessment ElementTimetabled Contact Hours
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Component 2
Assessment Type (Footnote B.) Learning Outcome (1) Learning Outcome (2) Learning Outcome (3) Weighting (%) of Assessment ElementTimetabled Contact Hours
Essay check markcheck mark500
Combined Total For All Components100% 0 hours

Footnotes
A. Referred to within Assessment Section above
B. Identified in the Learning Outcome Section above

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Note(s):
  1. More than one assessment method can be used to assess individual learning outcomes.
  2. Schools are responsible for determining student contact hours. Please refer to University Policy on contact hours (extract contained within section 10 of the Module Descriptor guidance note).
    This will normally be variable across Schools, dependent on Programmes &/or Professional requirements.

Equality and Diversity

UWS Equality and Diversity Policy
(N.B. Every effort will be made by the University to accommodate any equality and diversity issues brought to the attention of the School)

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