(eCornell) Defining Emerging Markets

About This Course

In this course, you will explore emerging markets, examining both the high rates of economic growth as well as the risks involved for investors. You will discover how to identify the six key dimensions of risk when doing a business deal or investing in an emerging market. You will then apply this knowledge by weighing those risks differently and balancing them all against the potential benefits of a deal. You will apply concepts through case studies of past deals in emerging markets, preparing you to contribute intelligently to group discussions and successfully complete activities using an effective risk-scoring system. You will evaluate the investment risks in a prospectus for an emerging markets-focused mutual fund. By the end of this course, you will have gained in-depth knowledge of real-world scenarios, highlighting the benefits, challenges, and lessons learned from doing deals in emerging markets. The course is provided by eCornell in partnership with Genashtim.