EC 2460 Economics and Strategy
At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to understand the concepts of economic analysis from the perspective of planning and strategy for the development of a competitive position.
At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to understand the concepts of economic analysis from the perspective of planning and strategy for the development of a competitive position.
At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to provide a methodology for solving real problems through the use and development of mathematical and statistical models which in the future will guide them to make decisions and forecast trends in business.
At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to use techniques to cost out the export price for different markets by identifying and calculating the factors influencing pricing, so that they can calculate logistics costs within the chain value as well as suitable conditions and means of transport for international distribution.
At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to describe the functioning of the international financial market, which will allow them to understand currency markets, their determinants, and risk management in international operations in order for them to apply derivative instruments.
At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to analyze the critical elements involved in the operation of international business, and assess the influence of various factors such as the cultural environment, international trade, foreign direct investment, and international treaties, in order to assess business opportunities abroad.
At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to engage in the context of spatial economy since they will have acquired the knowledge necessary to understand and analyze the processes underlying the development and location of economic activities. They will also be able to distinguish the origin of the global economy and the current difference between developed countries and developing countries and the challenges that the latter face in terms of the globalization process.
At the conclusion of this course, students will have a broad overview of tourism activities and of their social and territorial implications in the context of international geography.
At the conclusion of this course, students will have learned the methods and tools necessary to adequately establish prices for products and services in a context of global competition. They will be able to apply these methods and tools properly.
At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to analyze the role of money, institutions, and financial markets in the economy, examining the determinants of risk and term structure of interest rates and the role of the Central Bank in determining money supply. This will make students capable of making financial decisions of an economic nature.
At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to analyze the environment surrounding companies in Mexico and the role that companies play in development, with special emphasis on the system of mixed economy and government-business relations.