Global economy and demographics

Global economy and demographics

Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS) — Fourth Year

Subject: International Business (MGT 251)

Unit 2: Global Economy and Regional Economy

Academic Year: 2083/84

Topic Objectives

After studying this topic, students should be able to:

• Explain the scope and key elements of global economy and demographics.
• Apply the relevant concepts to a defined organizational or venture situation using evidence and stated assumptions.

Curriculum Scope

• Concept, features and structures of the global economy
• Changing demographics of global business

Detailed Microsyllabus

1. Global economy

   1. Explain the concept and features of the global economy.
   2. Describe links among trade, investment and production networks.
   3. Compare sectoral and regional structures.

2. Demographic change

   1. Analyze population, age structure, migration and urbanization.
   2. Relate demographic differences to labor and consumption.
   3. Distinguish trends from assumptions about individual customers.

3. Evidence application

   1. Use comparable dated indicators.
   2. Assess implications for a selected business.
   3. Recognize data limitations and uneven development.

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Curriculum reference: Tribhuvan University, Faculty of Management, revised four-year BBS curriculum, PDF pages 115–117.

Source note: The curriculum scope above is retained from the existing TU syllabus breakdown. The numbered study subtopics are editorial elaborations for teaching and study, rather than a separately issued TU syllabus. Unit or component allocations apply at their stated level; no separate topic hours or marks are assigned here. Examples involving current laws, rates, institutional products or Nepalese status must identify the relevant period and official materials; no changing numerical or legal requirements are invented here.