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2026/2027  BA-BDMAO2005U  Digital Business, Globalisation and Geopolitics

English Title
Digital Business, Globalisation and Geopolitics

Course information
Language English
Course ECTS 7.5 ECTS
Type Mandatory
Level Bachelor
Duration One Semester
Start time of the course Autumn
Timetable Course schedule will be posted at calendar.cbs.dk
Study board
Study Board for Service and Markets
Programme BSc in Digital Management
Course coordinator
  • Lotte Thomsen - Department of Management, Society and Communication (MSC)
Main academic disciplines
  • Globalisation and international business
  • Information technology
  • International political economy
Teaching methods
  • Face-to-face teaching
Last updated on 17-06-2026

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Learning objectives
To achieve the grade 12, the student should meet the following learning objectives with no or only minor mistakes or errors:
  • Identify and apply concepts and theories in relation to globalisation, geopolitical change and global production networks.
  • Demonstrate and critically examine empirical aspects of both business risks, and businesses’ societal impacts in the emerging geopolitical context
  • Evaluate and assess related digital business strategies and practices.
Examination
Digital Business, Globalisation and Geopolitics:
Exam ECTS 7,5
Examination form Oral exam based on written product

In order to participate in the oral exam, the written product must be handed in before the oral exam; by the set deadline. The grade is based on an overall assessment of the written product and the individual oral performance, see also the rules about examination forms in the programme regulations.
Individual or group exam Individual oral exam based on written group product
Number of people in the group 3-4
Size of written product Max. 10 pages
Assignment type Synopsis
Release of assignment Subject chosen by students themselves, see guidelines if any
Duration
Written product to be submitted on specified date and time.
20 min. per student, including examiners' discussion of grade, and informing plus explaining the grade
Grading scale 7-point grading scale
Examiner(s) Internal examiner and external examiner
Exam period Winter
Make-up exam/re-exam
Same examination form as the ordinary exam
Same examination form as the ordinary exam. If a student participated in writing the group synopsis, but was sick at the time of the oral examination, the re-examination will be based on a resubmission of the original group synopsis.

If a student participated in writing the group essay, but did not pass the oral examination, the student can choose either to resubmit the original group synopsis or to write a new, individual synopsis of maximum 10 pages, within a specified time period.

If a whole student group did not pass the oral examination, the group can choose either to resubmit their original group synopsis, or write a new group synopsis of maximum 10 pages and submit it within a specified time period.

If a student, due to illness or delay in the programme, did not participate in writing the group synopsis, the student must on individual basis write a synopsis of maximum 10 pages, within a specified time period.
Description of the exam procedure

A synopsis on a business or industry case in compliance with learning objectives is written in groups during and after the course. In order to participate in the oral exam, the synopsis must be handed in before the oral exam; by the set deadline. The grade is based on an overall assessment of the written product and the individual oral performance, see also the rules about examination forms in the programme regulations.


 

The oral presentation must take up a maximum of 3-4 minutes. The following discussion with examiners will take the point of departure in the synopsis and the literature referred to in the presentation, but is likely to broaden out to other parts of the readings for the course.
Course content, structure and pedagogical approach

This course provides students with knowledge of the interlinkages between economic globalization, geopolitics and digitalisation. It is an introduction to business and industry globalisation in the context of geopolitical change. The course is designed to equip students to navigate the complex intersection of global production networks, geopolitical shifts, and digital transformation. Students will critically evaluate theoretical frameworks surrounding globalization to understand how geopolitics and macroeconomic forces reshape industrial landscapes. The course structure emphasizes both the assessment of business resilience and risk in different industries within emerging geopolitical landscapes, and rigorous analysis of related corporate sustainability impacts. Students will formulate strategic digital responses, developing research-based recommendations to mitigate negative outcomes and drive societal value. The themes taught are illustrated by selected industries, businesses and places. 
Research-based teaching
CBS’ programmes and teaching are research-based. The following types of research-based knowledge and research-like activities are included in this course:
Research-based knowledge
  • Classic and basic theory
  • New theory
  • Teacher’s own research
Research-like activities
  • Development of research questions
  • Data collection
  • Analysis
  • Discussion, critical reflection, modelling
  • Peer review including Peer-to-peer
  • Students conduct independent research-like activities under supervision
Description of the teaching methods
Theoretical and empirical material is discussed through interactive lectures, where students are expected to have read the prescribed readings and participate in class discussions. The course consists of a combination of:
1. Interactive lectures for which we expect a very high degree of student preparation and participation. Students should come to class prepared to use any assigned material including the course syllabus.
2. Exam essay writing in groups takes place in designated smaller workshops with extensive supervision and feedback.
Feedback during the teaching period
Feedback is given on smaller assignment throughout the course as well as on essays during workshops.
Student workload
Lectures 34 hours
Workshops 8 hours
Preparation and readings 110 hours
Writing of exam synopsis 50 hours
Exam incl preparation of presentation 10 hours
Expected literature

Pending
Last updated on 17-06-2026