Which skills will you develop during this course?Knowing how particular indicators could affect different forms of country riskAssessing how economics, politics and policy could influence each otherComparing the economic and political risks of different countriesWriting a country risk reportCritically evaluating the claims and quality of your sourcesBuilding your own country risk model (basic version)Developing your own country risk scenariosWhat does this course offer?Daily mix of lectures, workshops and student presentationsOptimal balance between acquiring knowledge, understanding multiple perspectives and obtaining skillsInformal, interactive and inclusive lecturing style with focus on groups dynamicsPersonal research advice and coaching where neededExcellent networking opportunities thanks to drinks and dinners with fellow students and course leaderSuggestions about career opportunities and employability improvement

Course leader
L.A.S. van Efferink MA MSc (GeoMeans)

Target group
Bachelor/Master/PhD students who want to become a country risk analystBusiness/IR/Political Science/Geography/History students who want to improve their macro-economic literacy (i.e. understanding of macro-economic indicators)Credit risk professionals who need a better understanding of the national risk environmentProfessionals without Economics background who regularly need to work with economic dataCountry specialists who need a consistent framework to interpret national indicatorsProfessionals who consider making a career move into risk analysis or country research

Course aim
Knowing how particular indicators could affect different forms of country riskAssessing how economics, politics and policy could influence each otherComparing the economic and political risks of different countriesWriting a country risk reportCritically evaluating the claims and quality of your sourcesBuilding your own country risk model (basic version)Developing your own country risk scenarios

Fee info
EUR 850: Course + course materials

Scholarships
Not available.

Maastricht University + Maastricht School of Management
Address: Student Service Centre, Bonnefantenstraat 2 P.O. Box 616
Postal code: 6211 KL Maastricht
City: Maastricht
Country: Netherlands
Website: http://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/summerschool
E-mail: summerschool@maastrichtuniversity.nl
Phone: +31433885295