Study-Unit Description

Study-Unit Description

CODE SEA5055

 
TITLE Political Economy, with a Focus on Maritime Cities and Regions

 
UM LEVEL 05 - Postgraduate Modular Diploma or Degree Course

 
MQF LEVEL 7

 
ECTS CREDITS 5

 
DEPARTMENT Faculty of Economics, Management and Accountancy

 
DESCRIPTION The study-unit is intended to provide students with a sound understanding of the intersection between politics and economics, including business lobbying, public consultations, negotiations and conflict resolution.

The political economy concept is conceptualised within the stewardship of green and blue economies in rural and maritime cities and regions.

More specifically, the unit aims to map out the multi-strand relationships amongst stakeholders including policymakers, governing bodies and economic activity to ascertain sustainable development.

In addition, this course aims to encourage students to question current economic models and explore other alternative ones.

Reading List:
A reading pack will be provided to students.

 
ADDITIONAL NOTES **Resits will be held during the period indicated by the partner institution responsible for the study-unit in accordance with the regulations applicable at the respective institution.

 
STUDY-UNIT TYPE

 
METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
Assessment Component/s Assessment Due Sept. Asst Session Weighting
Assessment SEM1 ** 100%

 
LECTURER/S Godfrey Baldacchino
Clinton Cassar
Marie Louise Mangion
Mario Thomas Vassallo

 

 
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