Business; International Relations and the Political Economy online certificate course

This course focuses on the core concepts for understanding globalisation and global change; from the disciplines of international relations; political science; political economy and macroeconomics. It addresses real world problems using historical reflection; conceptual discussion and in-depth case studies. Students will explore key events that have shaped the evolution of globalisation; from the 19th century until today. The structure and nature of the course will be shaped by the LSE’s approach to critical thinking and decision making; allowing students to engage with the analytical and problem-solving techniques that characterise the disciplines of international relations; politics; and macroeconomics.