Universidad de Jaén

Topic 1. Conceptual framework and evolution of the internationalization process in the world economy 

1.1. Theoretical framework
1.2. Factors that regulate economic internationalization
1.3. Empirical Evidence
Topic 2. Modes of entry to international markets
2.1. Export

2.2. Direct Investment
2.3. Other forms of internationalization
Topic 3. Exchange systems and means of payment in international transactions
3.1. Determinants of the exchange rate
3.2. Exchange rate regimes
3.3. Means of payment in international transactions
Topic 4. Trade policy instruments
4.1. Introduction
4.2. Tariff and non-tariff barriers
4.3. Other trade policy instruments
Topic 5. Instruments to support internationalization
5. 1. Policies and national entities promoting internationalization
5.2. The foreign promotion instruments available in Spain and Andalusia

Topic 6. Export markets 

6.1. Geographical areas of commerce
6.2. Selection of international
markets

6.3. Negotiation in a global economy

Topic 7. Internet in the process of internationalization of the company
7.1. Opportunities offered by ICT (Information and Communication Technique) to enterprises.

7.2. The website of the exporting company
7.3. On-line trade strategy of the exporting company
Topic 8. Process of internationalization of the Spanish and Andalusian economy
8.1. General characteristics: Geographical and sectoral distribution of trade flows
8.2. Direct investment flows
8.3. The Spanish and Andalusian enterprises in the international markets

The main objective of this course is to gain knowledge and understanding of the process of internationalization - globalization - of the national economies, the different industrial segments and the enterprises. We will identify the factors that have shaped the current “global economy”, pointing out both the advantages and the potential threats and dangers, which affect economic agents in all countries, both at the macro- and the micro-economic level.
A simple but solid theoretical framework for the study of international trade and international finance will be provided, revising the main theories currently been used. We will also discuss to what extent the current process of “globalization” and the “information revolution” modify the classical models and explanations of the dynamics of the world economy, and the national economies, with particular reference to Europe and Spain.
We will then centre on how firms gain access to the world markets, the different modes of entry, and whether any “local enterprise” can become a “global corporation”. The different legal and financial instruments available to firms for export promotion and joint-ventures with foreign companies will be revised.

Finally, we will study the dynamics and the pattern of the “globalization” upon Spain, with a particular emphasis on the Andalusian economy.

Students with special educational needs should contact the Student Attention Service (Servicio de Atención y Ayudas al Estudiante) in order to receive the appropriate academic support

The student's final grade will be obtained by performing the weighted average of:

1. "Active participation in class", 10 percent.
2. "Mastery of theoretical and practical knowledge of the material", 70 percent.
3. "Practical project conception and presentation”, 20 percent.