Overview
Key facts
In today’s volatile and unpredictable global order, it has become increasingly important for decision makers in business to have a grounded understanding of the various political, social, economic, technological and environmental drivers of global change.
London School of Economics and Political Science's Business, International Relations and the Political Economy course focusses on the core concepts for understanding globalisation and global change, from the disciplines of international relations, political science, political economy and macroeconomics. It addresses real world problems using historical reflection, conceptual discussion and in-depth case studies. You will explore key events that have shaped the evolution of globalisation from the 19th century until today.You will analyse, in particular, how corporate organisations are impacted by events such as the 2008 financial crisis, changes in global supply chains, global power shifts and the emergence of China as a global economic power, instability in key areas of the developing world, technological and environmental disruption from automation and robotics to cybersecurity and climate change, and the rise of populism in the western world.Programme Structure
Courses include:
- The evolution of globalisation
- Business, production, and investment in the global economy
- Governing the global system
- Global power shifts
- Contesting globalisation
- Conflict and instability
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 2 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
Economics International Relations View 30 other Short Courses in International Relations in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- CEOs, managers, C-suite executives, finance and investment professionals, entrepreneurs, advisors, and policy makers with the tools to analyse and interpret the effects of global events
- Anyone involved with international business or trade, as well as those with a keen interest in current global affairs.
Tuition Fee
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International
2100 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2100 GBP for the full programme during 2 months. -
National
2100 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2100 GBP for the full programme during 2 months.