SFB50206 Introduction to Economics and Organisational Theory (Autumn 2008)
Facts about the course
- ECTS Credits:
- 10
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Business, Languages, and Social Sciences
- Course Leader:
- Ulrich Heuberger
- Duration:
- ½ year
The course is connected to the following study programs
Obligatory course in the bachelor programme International Communication (1st semester).
Prerequisites
No specific prerequisites apart from general entrance requirements.
Lecture Semester
Autumn 2008Content
Basic concepts in the field of economics and business administration and the field of organisational theory, such as market, inflation, interest, profitability, estimates, accounts, organisational structure, and organisational culture are discussed, differentiated and seen in relation to each other. Concrete issues from e.g. newspaper articles and broadcast news are the starting points of the discussion of concepts.
Forms of teaching and learning
Lectures, group work and discussion seminars. Some concepts are studied independently and presented by the students and discussed in plenum. The course is taught in Norwegian.
Practical training/internship
None.
Coursework requirements - conditions for taking the exam
One written assignment must be submitted and approved by the given deadline before the student may sign up for the final examination.
Examination
A 4-hour written examination. Grading scale: A-F. No aids permitted.
Literature
- Ytterhus, Bjarne E (2001). Samfunnsstyring og økonomisk politikk. Oslo: Cappelen.
- Jacobsen, Dag I & Jan Thorsvik (2002 or latest ed.). Hvordan organisasjoner fungerer. Bergen: Fagbokforlaget.