Business in the Black Sea Region

Brief description

  • Parameters and Economic Indicators of the Black Sea Region
  • Theoretical concepts of political risk management
  • Identification of political risks
  • Evaluation and prioritisation of political risks
  • Generic strategies in political risk management

Mode of delivery

face to face

Type

compulsory

Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools

  • Leitner, Meissner (2017): State Capture, Political Risks and International Business. Cases from the Black Sea Region, Routledge.
  • McKellar (2010): A Short Guide to Political Risk, Routledge.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Input, group work, reading materials, case studies, group discussions

Assessment methods and criteria

  • Exam method: 30% assignments; 70% written final exam
  • Assessment criteria: degree of problem identification, literature reference in answers, completeness of answers

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Modules Economics 1 und Economics 2

Infos

Degree programme

Logistics & Transport Management (Bachelor)

Cycle

Bachelor

ECTS Credits

3.00

Language of instruction

English

Curriculum

Part-Time

Academic year

2025

Semester

5 WS

Incoming

Yes

Learning outcome

After successful completion of the course, students can

  • explain the specifics of the economic framework of the Black Sea region
  • describe the theoretical foundation of political risk management
  • identify, evaluate, and manage political risks
  • analyse the interdependencies of political conditions and business strategies

Course code

0391-21-01-BB-DE-55b