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Course title Management and Organisation of Latin American Enterprises
Course code EBC2159
ECTS credits 6,5
Assessment None
Period
Period Start End Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
2 29-10-2018 21-12-2018 X X
Level Intermediate
Coordinator Kaj Thomsson
For more information: k.thomsson@maastrichtuniversity.nl
Language of instruction English
Goals
The goal of this course is to develop a solid understanding of organizational and managerial features specific to Latin American enterprises.
Description
This course is focused on Latin American enterprises and their setting. Particular attention is paid to business policy, organizational structure and management processes. Topics covered include business organization, management of technology and quality, international competition and cooperation, foreign direct investment and technology transfer, intellectual property rights and the role of the state and the external environment.
Literature
Collection of articles and book chapters
Prerequisites
First-year courses in economics in either the International Business bachelor or in the Economics and Business Economics bachelor, or equivalent courses from other programmes.
Keywords
Teaching methods (indicative; course manual is definitive) PBL / Presentation / Lecture / Assignment
Assessment methods (indicative; course manual is definitive) Final Paper / Participation / Written Exam
Evaluation in previous academic year For the complete evaluation of this course please click "here"
This course belongs to the following programmes / specialisations
Bachelor Economics and Business Economics - Emerging Markets Year 3 Courses Region Latin America
Bachelor International Business - Emerging Markets Year 3 Courses Region Latin America
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