This course offers an understanding of Europe, which is probably the world's most complex business environment because of its cultural diversity and its peculiar political and economic institutions. Particular attention will be attached to the institutions, the history and the monetary arrangements regulating the European Union. The course will also investigate competition within the EU and the process of harmonisation on the various areas, including intellectual property, taxation and trade regulations. We will analyse various case-studies while inviting various speakers from important business organisations to talk about their business experience in the EU. The course relates to the SDG 9 - Industry, infrastructure and innovation

Lecturers: 3 h x 10 classes. Classes are a combination of lectures and case studies (15 hours each).

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The aims of the course are to:

■ Prompt students to critically reflect on the development of the enlarged European Union and its economic, political and social effects for member nations, businesses, and individuals.

■ Assess the potential roles of local economies and their status in the European economy.

By the end of this course students will be able to:

1. Illustrate how different institutions and policies have shaped the European business environment.

2. Analyse national and local economies in relation to their global competitiveness.

3. Compose a diverse range of industries wherein European enterprises are leading players or dominant players globally

4. Appraise the role of European context in the evolution of European enterprises.

Students must submit at least 75% by weight of the components (including examinations) of the course's summative assessment.