Introduction to Economics (4 cr)
Code: KD00CU53-3001
General information
Enrollment
15.10.2021 - 31.01.2022
Timing
21.03.2022 - 13.05.2022
Credits
4 op
Virtual proportion (cr)
2 op
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Business Administration, International Business
Teachers
- Jorma Imppola
Student groups
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IB21
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 28 h
- Writing assignment which is presented at the seminar during the last session 80 h
Student workload
Total work load of the course: 108 h
- of which scheduled studies: 28 h
- of which autonomous studies: 80 h
Evaluation scale
1-5
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.
Assessment methods and criteria
- Home exam 50%
- Writing assignment and its presentation 50%
Qualifications
No previous studies are required.