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International Institutions and Environments
SHE level
2
SCQF credit points
20.0
ECTS credit points
10.0
Module code
M2L125444
Module Leader
Emily Thomson
School
Glasgow School for Business and Society
Subject
Economics
Trimester
A (September start)
Summary of content
This module will provide a framework for analysing the main global institutions such as the World Trade Organisation, International Monetary Fund, World Bank, and the United Nations. The module will provide students with an understanding of i) the role and purpose of each institution ii) the history and development of each organisation iii) the structure, decision making processes and policy development. Students will be enabled to critically examine the ways in which ways these institutions contribute to international development, international trade, global initiatives, impact on business and respond to world problems.
The module contributes to the PRME objectives by enabling students to understand the purpose and functioning of the main global institutions, and critically evaluate how effective they are in creating sustainable economic and societal value.