The course is included in these curricula and study modules

The course takes place in period

1 (2017-08-01 to 2017-10-22)

Level/category

General studies

Teaching language

English

Type of course

Compulsory

Cycle/level of course

First

Recommended year of study

1

Total number of ECTS

5 cr

Competency aims

The aim of the course is to give students
understanding of the management of a company; as
well as its inner and outer environment.

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course the student is expected to
have a basic understanding of the economic
foundations of a business enterprise.

Course contents

-The purpose of firms
-different company forms
-basic accounting concepts
-basic micro economics
-basic organisational behaviour

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Introductory course

Previous course names

None

Additional information

The course is taught both in Swedish and in
English (i.e. two separate courses).

Attendance at the lectures should not fall below
60%. Students with lower attendance may loose
grade points.

Assignments will be part of the course work.
Students must pass the course examination with
minimum of 50/100 points.

The re examinations will be in November &
December. Exact dates will be provided later.

Recommended or required reading

Begg: Economics

Horngren: Financial Accounting

Other study material will be announced during
the course.

Study activities

  • Lectures - 40 hours
  • Excursions and demonstrations - 0 hours
  • Individual- and group instruction - 0 hours
  • Practical exercises - 25 hours
  • Individual studies - 65 hours
  • Internet-based studies - 0 hours

Workload

  • Total workload of the course: 130 hours
  • Of which autonomous studies: 130 hours
  • Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours

Mode of Delivery

Participation in tuition

Assessment methods

  • Exams (written-, oral-, home-)
  • Essays, reports, productions and portfolio
  • Assignments; more information will be provided in the lectures sessions.

Assessment requirements

To pass the course the student must pass an
examination held
during the last week of the period, and hand in
the mandatory assignments. Assignments handed in
late will not be graded.

Teacher

  • Eldon Sveinn
  • Stenius Minna

Examiner

Eldon Sveinn

Home page of the course

Group size

No limit (45 students enrolled)

Assignments valid until

Until further notice

The timetable of the course

see ARBS

Course enrolment period

2017-08-14 to 2017-09-10

Assessment methods

  • 2017-10-18 - Exams
  • Date will be announced later - Reports and productions
  • Date will be announced later - Other assignments
Room reservations
Date Time Room Title Description Organizer
2017-08-31 10:15 - 12:45 B518 Introduction to Business Administration Eldon Sveinn
2017-09-04 10:15 - 12:00 B518 Introduction to Business Administration Eldon Sveinn
2017-09-05 10:15 - 11:30 D173 Introduction to Business Administration Eldon Sveinn
2017-09-11 10:15 - 12:00 B518 Introduction to Business Administration Eldon Sveinn
2017-09-14 10:15 - 11:45 B518 Introduction to Business Administration Eldon Sveinn
2017-09-25 11:30 - 14:15 B518 Introduction to Business Administration Eldon Sveinn
2017-09-28 13:00 - 15:30 B518 Introduction to Business Administration Eldon Sveinn
2017-10-02 11:30 - 13:15 D173 Introduction to Business Administration Eldon Sveinn
2017-10-04 11:15 - 14:00 B518 Introduction to Business Administration Eldon Sveinn
2017-10-11 13:15 - 14:45 F143 Introduction to Business Administration Eldon Sveinn
2017-10-12 12:15 - 14:45 B518 Introduction to Business Administration Eldon Sveinn
2017-10-18 12:15 - 14:45 F143 Introduction to Business Administration Examination Eldon Sveinn

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