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University of Dhaka
Department of Management
Program: MBA (Evening)
EM: 535 International Trade and Investment
Semester: Fall (2020), Credit: 3

Instructor: Professor Dr. Mohammad Thoufiqul Islam

Class Hours: 18:30-21:30, Thursday.
Class Room:

Course Description:
This course is focused upon the study of management of trade and
investment in an international context. The study of International
Trade and Investment requires a basic understanding of Micro and
Macro Economics, Financial Management and International
Business & Management in a highly competitive global
marketplace. The course considers management functions and
manager skills including similarities and differences between
domestic and international management aspects.

Aims:
The course aims to give the student:
ǿ Understanding the roles of International Trade and Investment for achieving global
competitiveness.
ǿ Basic ideology development for enhancing the economic atmosphere of nations
ǿ Extended knowledge regarding management practices in different countries.
ǿ How to deal with International Trade and Investment

Teaching and Learning Patterns:

Time spent each week: 3 hours class contact. Within this time 1hours Group study for case , and project
work. In order to gain the full value from the course two educational strands must combine.
Firstly a thorough grasp of the relevant theory must be obtained. This requires extensive reading. A set
of notes will be provided to give an introduction to the course but it is emphasized that these are
insufficient in themselves. They are designed to provide an overview and entrée to the main topics.
The second requisite is for practice in attempting to apply the theories, models and methodologies. A
number of case studies will be examined, some non-assessed for practice, and an assessed case. To
allow time for the requisite study and practice Lectures will be kept to a minimum length after the
introductory series. They will be used to introduce the topic and to discuss the further materials and
references to deepen your study.

Indicative Reading:
**Handouts will be given to the students where ever it necessary.**
Selected chapters from the following textbooks will cover the syllabus of the course:
-Robert J. Carbaugh, International Economics, Latest edition , Thomson.
-N.Gregory Mankiew, Principle of Economics, Latest edition.
-Thomas A. Pugel, International Economics, Latest Edition , Mcgraw Hill.

Assessment Policy:
ǿ Class attendance and participation 10%
ǿ Case presentation and Group Discussion 10%
ǿ Term paper( Individual) 10%
ǿ Midterm (Two) 3 0%
ǿ Course Final exam 40%

Course work: 100%

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Organization of weekly time slots & Indicative Content (Syllabus)::

The 3 hours of Class time will include a mix of lectures, tutorials, group work and individual exercises.
The pattern will vary with the subject matter, but will typically be: Lectures: 1-2 hours;
Discussion/tutorial: 30min; Exercise 1-2 hours.

Week/Lectures Topic Note

1  Course Outline & Objectives of this Course outline
course
 Formation of Group for Project work.
 Conception of demand , supply ,
consumer surplus and producers surplus
 ( case study)

2  Why Trade? Labor productivity and

comparative advantage. ( Theory of
absolute and comparative advantage)
 Case study
3  Heckscher-Ohlin Theory
 Leontief’s paradox
 (Case study)
4  Factor- price equalization theory
 Case study
5  Midterm 01

6  Commercial policy
 Effects of tariff
 Submission of half of the term paper
7  Effective Rate of Protection
 Case study
8  Non tariff barriers
9  Infant industry arguments
10  Midterm 02
11  Investment spectrum in global trade
arena
 Case analysis
 Presentation of project
12  Case Study from the subject matter
 Submission of Final Report
13  Presentation of project and Review class
14  Final Examination
Note: While every attempt has been made to keep to this schedule, alterations may be unavoidable if
circumstances are beyond the control of the Faculty.

Assessment Policy

1. Mid Term Exam:

These exams will be based on class lectures and referred chapters from the books. The exams follow:
 Multiple choices, True/False, Fill in the blanks.
 Short questions,
 Conceptual question.
 Project based question
 Case analysis

2. Case presentation and Group Discussion:

Group projects will be based on some selected cases. Cases are distributing for finding the specific
feedback from the students to evaluate their analytical ability, to judge conceptual skills and their team

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understanding. Class work or Home assignments may be given depending on the complexity of the
cases. To form group you have flexibility to work with no more than five persons.

I WILL PROVIDE EVERY SORT OF HANDOUTS, JOURNALS, URL LINK FOR YOUR ENTIRE
PROJECT/cases. THIS IS A ONE TO ONE COORDINATIVE PROJECT BETWEEN YOU AND
ME WHICH FINALLY LEADS YOUR RESEARCH CREDITABILITY.

Submission deadline for the Term paper

Final submission date of the Group Project (both Hard copy and softcopy) is 12th week of this
semester. The 1st version of the project will be submitted within 6 th week of this semester. There will
be no chance to submit the assignment after this date.
Note:
1. References should be appropriate.
2. No credit will be given for irrelevant description.
3. Use appropriate format. i.e. Cover page, Index, Referencing, Bibliography, URL.
4. ANY PLAGARISM WILL TERMINATE FROM THE ENTIRE COURSE AND WILL BE
INFORMED TO THE UNIVERSITY AUTHORITY.

Presentation:
Based on the above Project, every individual must have to deliver a 12+2 minutes overhead or
multimedia presentation in the classroom. You are requested to send me the softcopy of Project and
presentation before the demonstration.
Note:
1. Slides and Content should be specific.
2. Timing will be treated as marking criterion.
3. Try to concentrate only the key points rather than elaboration.

4. Final exam:
It is an exam hall sited test. A centralized exam policy will apply here.

Grading Scale:
As per University rules

*******NO RESET EXAM.

Topics as sample for the term paper:

1. Trade policy of Bangladesh-a critical analysis.
2. Trade pattern- effects of Covid19
3. Trade liberalization- an assessment of the Bangladesh economic policy review.
4. Comparative trade situation analysis between Bangladesh and any other country
5. Non tariff barriers in different sector of Bangladesh.
6. Infant industry cases for Bangladesh
7. Free Trade hinder economic development case study for SAARC countries (choose one
country)
8. Trade conflict between Bangladesh and any other country.
Choose your topic by consulting with instructor within 7 days from the first class date.