03-SEP-1101  Foundations of Economics and Development

Module details
Module Owner: Prof. Dr. Robert Kappel; Dr. Alba Valenciano-Mané

Duration: 1

Number of electives: 0

Credits: 10,0

Start Semester: winter semester 2019/20

Aims:
- The introduction to the basics of managerial and development economics and discussions of up-to-date trends in this field
- The presentation of scientific and concept papers

Content:
This module provides specialized knowledge of managerial and development economics giving an introduction to the most important management topics for SMEs in developing countries.
It will be accompanied by a seminar practicing the analysis and presentation of scientific texts, which make basic statements about central terms and concepts of managerial economics. Considering the different experiences of the participants, this will give all students the ability to deal with up-to-date practical and scientific discussions about managerial and development economics and therein included specific situation and challenges of small and medium-sized enterprises in developing countries.

Bibliographical reference:
Todaro. M.P. and S.C. Smith (Ed.) (2011): Economic Development. 11 Edition, New Jersey: Prentice-Hall.
Stephen C. Smith. (2003): Case Studies in Economic Development. New Jersey: Prentice-Hall.
Nafziger, E. W. (1997): International Edition of the Economics of Developing Countries. New Jersey: Prentice-Hall.
Registration periods
Phase Block Register from | to End cancellation
Einschreibung Vorlesungszeit 02.10.2019 12:00 | 10.02.2020 17:00 11.01.2020 23:59
Courses
Number Name Mandatory Semester Credits  
03-SEP-1101.EX01 Exkursion zu Institutionen und Unternehmen Yes 0,0  
03-SEP-1101.EX01 Excursion   winter semester 2019/20  
03-SEP-1101.SE01 Lektürekurs Yes 0,0  
03-SEP-1101.SE01 Reading Course   winter semester 2019/20  
03-SEP-1101.VL01 Grundlagen der wirtschaftlichen Entwicklung Yes 0,0  
03-SEP-1101.VL01 Lecture: Development Economics   winter semester 2019/20  
Requirements
Course/Final module requirements Requirements Compulsory pass Weighting
03-SEP-1101.SE01 Reading Course   Referat No 1
03-SEP-1101.VL01 Lecture: Development Economics   exam No 1
Final module exams
Exam Date Instructors Compulsory pass
Module Owner
Prof. Dr. Robert Kappel
Dr. Alba Valenciano-Mané