Course aims:

The ability to act independently and creatively in approaching and solving problems, to evaluate objectively and constructively critical states, to creatively solve economic problems and to communicate results demonstratively
Funding of systems, capacities and strategies regarding the development and diversification of the business environment
oundation of the business plan, of the specific strategies, plans and programs, of the fulfillment procedures, as well as the identification and application of the corrective measures in order to achieve the predicted objectives in the best conditions
Understanding and awareness of the importance of developing business strategies that will generate sustainable, healthy growth
The objective of this discipline is to know and understand the fundamental concepts in the field of regional development, the institutional framework, instruments used for reducing economic disparities at supranational level.

Course Entry Requirements:

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Course contents:

1. International Integration Concept – Historical Premises and Legal base of the European Union 2. Evolution of the integration phenomenon at European level 4. Common market (commerce liberalization, labor force, investments, European currency) 5. European Policies (Common Agricultural Policy, Social Cohesion Policy, Regional Development Policy, Industrial Policy, Competition Policy) 6. European Union and globalization

Teaching methods:

Lecture, Discussions.

Learning outcomes:

This discipline offers the ability to: understand the economic development processes and phenomenon; types of the economic development; conscious use of economic categories; development of an economic mode of thinking; discrepancies in regional development.

Learning outcomes verification and assessment criteria:

Written test examination – 70%, Verification during the semester – 30%.

Recommended reading:

Tatyana P., Beyond Economic Growth An Introduction to Sustainable Development, Second Edition, The World Bank Washington, Washington, -, -.
Vladimir Bartenev, Elena Glazunova, International Development Cooperation Set Of Lectures, The World Bank, Moscow, -, -.
Gavrila-Paven I., European Economics, 1 Decembrie 1918 University of Alba Iulia, Alba Iulia, 2019, -.
Gavrila-Paven I., European Business Environment, 1 Decembrie 1918 University of Alba Iulia, Alba Iulia, 2019, -.
Gavrila-Paven I., Business Communication and Public Relations, 1 Decembrie 1918 University of Alba Iulia, Alba Iulia, 2019, -.