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Code Module Credits Duration Prerequisite(s)
YEAR 3 (Cont.)

ECON3112 International Economics 3 45 hrs ---
This module examines contemporary development of capitalism in terms of

international economic relations, the international monetary system and its evolution,
and the internationalization of capital and multinationals. It analyses the overseas
connections, namely of business companies and institutions of national and
international scope in the context of growing globalization.

HIST3111 Brief History of Portugal and the 3 45 hrs ---
Relation between China and the
Portuguese-Speaking Countries
This module will help students to acquire a basic knowledge of the history of Macao
from both Chinese and Portuguese perspectives, including the administrative history of
Macao, from its earliest origins to the Special Administrative Region of the People’s
Republic of China. Students will also become familiar with the literature of Macao in
Chinese, Portuguese and Patuá (Macanese Creole), including main authors and works of
reference as well as the culture of Macao and its characteristic interculturality as a
unique multi-cultural meeting point between East and West.
HIST3112 Chinese History and Culture 3 45 hrs ---

The module performs an overview of Chinese History from ancient times to the present
time, highlighting the international contacts and the international trade, as well as its
culture, with a focus on political, social and philosophical thought. For a better
understanding of today’s China, it will emphasizes the historical period from the Qing
Dynasty up to the present time.
HIST3113 History and Culture of Portuguese- 3 45 hrs ---
Speaking Countries (CPLP)

The module outlines the History of Angola, Brazil, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau,
Mozambique, Portugal, São Tomé and Príncipe, and East Timor in the period preceding
the formation of their nation status and the building up of the country up to this date,
with a focus on the 20th century and the first decade of the 21st century.

LLAW3111 General Theory of Law and Contract 3 45 hrs ---
Law in General
The students will acquire knowledge in the legal domain concerning individual and

collective persons, movable and immovable assets, legal situations, legal relationships,
and subjective rights. The module also introduces the basic principles of Civil Law as
well as the main legislation ruling the countries and regions involved in bilateral
international trade, emphasizing the critical importance of the knowledge about
contract laws to the development of the economic activities. A comparative study of
concepts and legislation will be carried out.

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