IBM537 - GLOBAL MARKET PLACES

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UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA
Course Name (English) GLOBAL MARKET PLACES
Course Code IBM537
MQF Credit 2
Course Description This course exposes the students to the concept of geography, the physical landscapes and the population landscapes, dynamics and activities. The students will examine the ten different regions and its sub-regions individually; examine its diversities and how these regions deal with the dynamic nature of the global business environment and current events. This course coverage will enhance the students’ understanding that regions are different in term of their culture and history, environment, economic growth, political institutions and its local and international policies. Important issues regarding changes in political, cultural, legal, environmental, economic, and governmental forces that interact with international business management will be emphasized.
Transferable Skills Demonstrate ability to identify and articulate self skills, knowledge and understanding confidently and in a variety of contexts.
Demonstrate ability to communicate clearly and confidently, and listen critically.
Teaching Methodologies Lectures, Case Study, Discussion, Presentation
CLO
CLO1 explain regions/countries of the world and its importance in a globalised environment.(PLO1)
CLO2 demonstrate continuous learning through current issues related to global market places.(PLO7)
CLO3 analyze the importance of world regions and their distinctive history, culture, environment, political, and economic development.(PLO6)
Pre-Requisite Courses No course recommendations
Reading List
Recommended Text
  • Bradshaw, M. J. et. al. (2016), Contemporary World Regional Geography (4th ed.), McGraw-Hill.
  • Martson, et.al. (2013)., World Regions in Global Context: Peoples, Places and Environments. (5th ed)., Pearson.
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