Introduction to Economics (4cr)
Code: KD19APKT013-4
General information
- Enrollment
- 31.08.2015 - 29.09.2015
- Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
- 29.09.2015 - 20.12.2015
- Implementation has ended.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 4 cr
- Local portion
- 4 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Contact learning
- Teaching languages
- English
- Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Business Administration, International Business
- Teachers
- Päivö Laine
- Jorma Imppola
- Course
- KD19APKT013
Evaluation scale
1-5
Objective
- Student can interpret the basic fundamental concepts of economics.
- Student can define the basic features of micro- and macroeconomics.
- Student can present the basic structures, current status and development directions of economics.
- Student can explain the connection between the company activities and the economics entirety
Content
- Basic concepts of national economy
- Growth in the economy and economic fluctuations
- Different economic systems
- Basics of micro and macro economy monetary systems and inflation
Materials
- Lecture materials
- Other material announced by the lecturer
Teaching methods
- Lectures 38 h
- Writing assignment which is presented at the seminar during the last session 70 h
Employer connections
None.
Student workload
- Lectures and seminar 38 h, independent studying including writing assignment 70 h
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Student can satisfactory interpret the basic fundamental concepts of economics. Student can satisfactory define the basic features of micro- and macroeconomics. Student can satisfactory present the basic structures, current status and development directions of economics. Student can satisfactory explain the connection between the company activities and the economics entirety.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Student can interpret well the basic fundamental concepts of economics. Student can define well the basic features of micro- and macroeconomics. Student can satisfactory present the basic structures, current status and development directions of economics. Student can explain well the connection between the company activities and the economics entirety.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Student can interpret excellently the basic fundamental concepts of economics. Student can define excellently the basic features of micro- and macroeconomics. Student can satisfactory present the basic structures, current status and development directions of economics. Student can explain excellently the connection between the company activities and the economics entirety.
Qualifications
No previous studies are required.