Course Title: Contemporary Trends in Business & Economics

Course Code:
Credit Hours: 3+0
Course Instructor: Dr. Aijaz Mustafa Hashmi

PREREQUISITES

Basic Business & Economics Understanding

COURSE DESCRIPTION/OBJECTIVES:

The aim of this course is to explore the ongoing development within the discipline - Business and
Economics - and to identify and uncover current trends related to the five sub-disciplines
accounting, entrepreneurship, finance, management, and marketing in the field of Business along
with Economic Policy making.

The ambition is also to focus on long-term international megatrends which alter business,
economics and society in a profound and lasting fashion. The megatrends have strong long-term
impact on society at large and thus also forming the future premises and challenges for the
business community.

INTENDED COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES:

After studying this course the students would be able to:

 Identify and evaluate emerging trends in business and economics.
 Relate identified trends to research in business administration and economics.
 Evaluate business trends and economic policies in Pakistan.

RECOMMENDED TEXTBOOKS:

Contemporary Articles will be used for reading in close proximity as per outline.

ASSESSMENT INSTRUMENTS WITH WEIGHTS:

S.NO Items Marks

1 Mid Term Exam 30
2 End Term Exam 50
3 Internal Evaluation Breakdown
Quiz(s) 5
Assignements(s) 5
Class Participation 5
Case Study and Presentations. 5
Total 20
Grand Total 100
 COURSE CONTENT

Week Lecture TOPICS TO BE COVERED

1. Introductory Session to the Course of CTBE
1.
2. An article from the Weekend News Paper Business & Economics Section
3. Ten Contemporary Problems Faced by Businesses
2.
4. An article from the Weekend News Paper Business & Economics Section
5. Fiscal Policy of Pakistan in the Present Times
3.
6. An article from the Weekend News Paper Business & Economics Section
7. Monetary Policy of Pakistan in the Present Times
4.
8. An article from the Weekend News Paper Business & Economics Section
9. CPEC - Understanding China’s Belt and Road Initiative
5.
10. An article from the Weekend News Paper Business & Economics Section
11. Business Climate in Pakistan – ICMAP Document
6.
12 An article from the Weekend News Paper Business & Economics Section
13. Business Climate in Pakistan – ICMAP Document (Continued)
7.
14. An article from the Weekend News Paper Business & Economics Section
MID TERM EXAMS
MID TERM BREAK
15. Information Technology as a Source of Future Business Success: E-commerce, Fin-
8 16. tech and other Technological innovations
An article from the Weekend News Paper Business & Economics Section
17. Human Resource Diversity in the Modern Business: The Impact of CPEC and
9. 18. Globalization in Pakistan
An article from the Weekend News Paper Business & Economics Section
19. Exploring New Markets: Potential International Markets & Business
10.
20. An article from the Weekend News Paper Business & Economics Section
21. The Economy of Pakistan: The Past, the Present and the Future
11.
22. An article from the Weekend News Paper Business & Economics Section
23 Exploring the Imports & Exports of Pakistan: Which sectors contribute what?
12
24 An article from the Weekend News Paper Business & Economics Section
25. Challenges Facing the Business Sectors in Pakistan: Discuss different sectors.
13.
26. An article from the Weekend News Paper Business & Economics Section
27. Post Pandemic Business Challenges in the Global Business World
14.
28. An article from the Weekend News Paper Business & Economics Section
END TERM EXAMS