Course Code: INT320
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Synopsis

Businesses are experiencing shifting supply networks as global trade rapidly evolves, driven by geopolitical power shifts and policy changes. Along with accelerated digitalisation and greater sustainability demands, organisations are reevaluating how they conduct business and compete. INT320 The Geopolitics of Trade: Power, Policy and Supply Chains offers a strategic perspective on these transformations and helps students make sense of the interconnected dimensions of trade. Through discussions, case studies and real-world examples, students will learn to connect global trends with trade strategies and think critically about the future of global trade. This course equips students with thought leadership by encouraging critical thinking and provides a broader and multidisciplinary perspective on global trade. By the end of the course, students will gain an appreciation for global trade and be ready to contribute to its future.
Level: 3
Presentation Pattern: EVERY JULY

Topics

  • Foundations of Global Trade
  • Power Shifts
  • Strategic Commodities and Critical Supply Chains
  • Economic Security and Supply Chain Resilience
  • Digital Technologies in Global Trade
  • Digital Trade Governance and Regulation
  • Trade and Climate Change
  • Sustainable Trade Strategies
  • Trade Policies
  • Trade and International Relations
  • Backlash against Globalisation
  • Trade in a Future World

Learning Outcome

  • Apply key trade concepts and understand global shifts shaping trade
  • Examine the role of technology and regulations in modern trade
  • Show how trade policies influence global relations and economies
  • Appraise supply chain vulnerabilities and resilience strategies
  • Propose solutions to sustainability challenges and opportunities in trade
  • Plan for future trade developments through analysing trade trends