Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
Synopsis The subject provides an overview of the issues associated with managing public sector agencies which are international in their operations or are dominated by international considerations. The following topics are covered in the subject: methodological and research issues in international negotiations; managing political risk; the roles of the IMF, the World Bank and UN organisations; host government relations. Management practices in various countries will also be examined, together with examples of internationally operating public sector agencies.
Assessment Essay (2000 words): 20% + Syndicate assignment (4000 words): 40% + Examination (2 hours): 40% + A mark of at least 45% will be required in the examination to pass the subject