Knowledge

The student...

has knowledge of economic, technological and organizational development from the industrial revolution to today's gig- and circular economy
has knowledge of theories related to globalization
has insight into central economic theories from Adam Smith, Karl Marx, John M. Keynes and Joseph A. Schumpeter amongst others
has knowledge of international trade and relations, and their significance for, among other things, poverty reduction, gender equality and security policy
has knowledge of the development of Norwegian industry and society, including economic interests, the state's structure, political movements and trade-unions
has knowledge of the «Norwegian model» and other welfare-state models

Skills

The student...

can discuss economic, political and technological causes and consequences of globalization and automation
can explain how the exchange relationship between the national and the globalized can behave, and discuss threats to globalization today
can reflect on political issues such as equality and non-discrimination, as well as corporate social responsibility and the need to make financial, social and environmental considerations
can discuss characteristics of Norwegian society and the «Norwegian model», with features such as tripartite cooperation, work and diversity

General competence

The student ...

can discuss current political and economic phenomena in an historical and professional framework
can discuss and reflect on how modern working life has changed
master academic reading and writing

Subject description 6382

Market, Society and Globalization