Teaching
I am teaching five modules this academic term at University of Dundee. Please sign up for modules on the university website. If you have any specific questions about my module topics, feel free to message me, I will respond as soon as possible.
Term: Autumn
Offered: 2023
Competition and Market Regulations aim to promote a level playing field, protect consumer interests, and encourage innovation and competition. You will be introduced to the policies and laws imposed by governments to ensure fair competition and prevent monopolistic practices in the marketplace.
In this module, you will:
use relevant models of imperfect competition to consider both the strategic behaviour of firms and the role of regulations
apply economic theory and models in the analysis of markets
employ key economic concepts such as market efficiency to structure policy issues in a variety of regulatory contexts
frame competition problems within their broader social, political, and historical context
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
understand how Market Regulations are enforced maintain healthy competition and foster a competitive market environment
describe the influence of market structure the conduct and performance of organisations
identify the reasons for government intervention in the economy and the tools available to improve market outcomes
BU32006: Big Data Analytics for Business Transformation
Term: Autumn
Offered: 2023
We live in an ever-increasing digital world with Big Data being collected in most areas of life; businesses need to be aware how to analyse this Big Data to be prepared for a digital future and the possibilities of future transformation.
You will be equipped with the latest analytic tools, building your knowledge and skills to understand Big Data. This will allow you to prepare for business transformation and effectively run business projects using Big Data analytics.
In this module, you will:
learn how to analyse Big Data for business value
lead projects using a data analytics lifecycle
develop digital teams
learn how to use Design Thinking as a problem-solving process
drive innovation using data analytics
apply the skills and knowledge to use Big Data for business transformation
predict and manage business disruptions
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
find opportunities for business to use advanced analytics
deriving Business Value from Big Data (for providers and to consumers)
understand Big Data types, tools, and technologies
discuss the data analytics lifecycle within an organisation
develop an analytic team, roles and skill sets
choose between different approaches and organisational models to develop capabilities, support teams, and drive innovation via analytic projects
debate the implications of Big Data on privacy and security
BU32009 Professional Development for Economists
Term: Spring
Offered: 2024
You will develop core skills to help you after graduation, including presenting data and carrying out economic analysis for both specialist and non-specialist audiences, plus how to write projects and consultancy reports.
In this module, you will:
understand the role of the professional economist.
discuss professional ethics.
explore sources and reliability of economic data and analysis.
develop project management skills, including problem definition and research design.
improve your communication skills: data visualization, report writing, presentations and social media.
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
understand sources of economic data and analysis, including their strengths and weaknesses
frame the potential contribution of economic analysis so as to ensure effective engagement with different stakeholders
interpret and synthesize material from both academic and non-academic sources to address a practical issue
improve your skills of working in teams
convey technical information, both orally and in written communication, to a range of intended audiences
BU51016: International Business Strategy
Term: Spring
Offered: 2023
For any aspiring global business leader, understanding international business strategy is essential, this module will help develop your skills in assessing strategic decisions made by international firms, and by using the analytical tools used by successful managers worldwide.
You will examine how business strategies are formulated, implemented, and evaluated to establish and maintain a competitive advantage on the international stage. By investigating the case studies, you will learn from historical development of strategic theories, enabling you to gain important insight from past practices.
In this module, you will:
explore theories of the international firm and global development
learn about different business forms and understand the relationship between environment, firm competencies, and the nature of international competitive advantage
enhance your understanding of capabilities, resource-based theories of internationalisation
understand the role of culture in shaping corporate goals
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
describe the economic principles underpinning international business strategy
understand how market structures, environments, and institutions influence strategic decision-making in a complex, risk-prone world
learn to abstract essential features of firms' internationalisation strategies and apply theories and models of imperfect competition to practical scenarios
interpret economic problems in their broader socio-political and historical contexts
BU51014: Internationalisation Strategies
Term: Spring
Offered: 2024
You will learn how to evaluate how trade and investment policies affect a company's decision-making. Understand the key theories of international trade and investment and develop your awareness of the global economy and how it influences company strategy.
In this module, you will:
understand the motives that drive firms strategy of internationalisation
learn about the proximity-concentration trade-off: exports and multinational formation
discuss outsourcing vs. offshoring
become aware of the challenges and opportunities of internationalisation
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
share the main theoretical developments in modern international trade and investment theories
use key economic concepts to structure problems in a variety of decision-making contexts
assess the performance of both economic institutions and economies