3 ECTS credits
75 h study time
Offer 1 with catalog number 8020276GNR for all students in the 2nd semester at a (G) Postgraduate - preliminary level.
The course will cover:
Study material
The Syllabus, plus an electronic reader comprised of selected readings will be provided.
Complementary study material
Professor will provide a list of additional recommended and suggested readings as needed.
(!) The teaching and assessment format of this course is subject to change if the minimum number of students isn’t reached.
Students will become familiar with the history and evolution of political risk analysis. They will understand the many types of political risks, the different levels of political risk (global, country, firm/sector), and be able to use different analytic methods to assess and forecast political risks.
Through course readings, class discussions, and the examination of case studies, students will gain a solid understanding of contemporary political risks that challenge governments and businesses. They will also have a chance to practice applying various analytic methods to contemporary political risk issues in their written assignments and classroom discussions.
The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
Other Exam determines 100% of the final mark.
Within the Other Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:
Students will complete a “Political Risk Identification Assignment” where they will choose a multinational corporation and identify the global political risks that the company faces in different regions around the world.
Students will also complete a forecasting exercise where they will provide forecasts and brief justifications for their answers (1-2 paragraphs) for 5 questions related to current international events.
(!) The teaching and assessment format of this course is subject to change if the minimum number of students isn’t reached.
This offer is part of the following study plans:
Postgraduate Certificate Economic Diplomacy: Standaard traject
Postgraduate Certificate International Trade and Investment: Standaard traject
Postgraduate Certificate Flagship Programme in Economic Diplomacy and International Business: Standaard traject