Studieplan 2014/2015

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1 Studieplan 2014/2015 Bachelor of Economics and Business Administration Studyprogramcode BØKLED Short description The Bachelor programme in Economics and Business Administration is aimed at those with ambitions to manage and develop businesses. The interdisciplinary and vocation-oriented programme prepares for a wide range of positions within both public and private sectors. The programme offers a comprehensive and thorough management education with the options for specialisation in trade, or industry and commerce. Industry: management of lean* organisations and the effective use of technology. Economical management, branding, and strategy development and implementation. (* Lean is the term for companies that are working actively to streamline their value-adding processes, and is a primary ambition for today's European businesses.) Trade: management of several organisations with different cultures. Financial management, branding, distribution networks and supply chain management. The first year topics will provide an understanding of the basic processes in the business sector, including a thorough knowledge in mathematics and statistics. The second year focuses on economics and management subjects such as financial accounting, socio-economics, IT management and enterprise strategy. The third and last year gives an in-depth knowledge within management subjects and students choose a specialisation either in trade or industry. A Bachelor s Thesis is completed during the last semester in a selected subject. Language: The lectures are mainly held in Norwegian. Expected learning outcomes This program aims to educate leaders with a solid background in financial and managerial subjects, and after graduation, candidates will possess the following: Knowledge Have knowledge and understanding of economic and managerial theories, principles, models, issues, processes, tools and methods. Knowledge of research and development in the field of economics and management. The candidate should independently be able to update their knowledge, both through literature search and contact with experts. The candidate should have knowledge of the subject area's history, traditions, uniqueness and place in society. They should also have depth insights and especially good knowledge of one of the profiles Trade or Strategy- implementation. Skills: Ability to apply knowledge and relevant results from research and development of practical and 1 / 42

2 theoretical issues and make reasoned choices. Be able to work independently and apply relevant theories into practice through participation in group work and projects. Could master the relevant professional tools, techniques and forms of expression. Reflecting on their professional practice and adjust this. General competence: The candidate should be able to lead the functions within the financial and administrative discipline. The candidate will study and develop awareness of the attitudes reflected in the field of economics and management. The candidate shall be aware of the environmental, ethical and economic implications in relation to their own work. The candidate should be able to plan and execute a variety of tasks and projects that extend over time, alone and as a participant in a group, and in line with ethical requirements and guidelines. The candidate has an awareness of their own knowledge and skills, respect for other disciplines and professionals, and can contribute to interdisciplinary work. The candidate should be able to actively participate in economic and managerial discussions and the ability to share their knowledge and experiences with others and contribute to the development of good practice in the field. The candidate should be familiar with creativity and innovation processes in the field. Publiser Yes Degree Bachelorgrad Coursecode Course name C/E *) ECTS each. semester S1(A) S2(S) S3(A) S4(S) S5(A) S6(S) SMF1301 Industry and business systems C 10 SMF1042 Basic Economics C 10 REA1131 Basic mathematics and statistics C 10 SMF2062 Marketing C 5 SMF1261 Brand Management C 5 SMF2051 Organizational Management including Labour Laws C 10 SMF1181 Quality Management C 10 SMF2181 Microeconomics C 10 SMF1212 Project management and leadership C 10 TEK2031 Introduction to Operations management C 10 SMF2151 Financial Accounting C 10 SMF2111 Investment and Financial Analysis C 10 SMF3021 Macroeconomics C 10 SMF3012 Organizational Behavior and Change Management C 10 SMF2211 Business Strategy C 10 SMF3081 Intermediate Course on Statistics with SPSS C 5 SMF3082 Applied Ethics and Sustainability C 5 SMF3041 Sustainable Strategies E 10 SMF3052 Bioeconomy and Sustainability E 10 TØL3901 Bachelor Dissertation 20 C 20 Sum: *) C - Compulsory course, E - Elective course 2 / 42

3 Emneoversikt SMF1301 Industry and business systems Course code: SMF1301 Course name: Industry and business systems Course level: Bachelor (syklus 1) ECTS Credits: 10 Duration: Autumn Language of instruction: Norwegian Expected learning outcomes: Topic(s): Strategic planning and marketorientation. Consciousness about the comsumer behaviour, marketing and customer saticfaction. Knowledge about the industrial and trade business company as part of the community. Understand restrictions for the business activity. Be ware of the main information systems and processes that has to function in a production plant. Development of the production organisations, leadership and strategies. To establish business, ownership, investment and finance. Hand made productions, idustrialisation and massproduction. Organisation, leadership, strategy and running operation. Cooperation and democracy. Laws. Competition, value philosophy, business orientation and marketing. Market and customer behaviour. Goods and service sale. Internationalization. Functions and processes as accounting, budgetting, purchasing, planning of production, logistics and sales organization. Ethics and social considerations. 3 / 42

4 Teaching Methods: Lectures Group works Mandatory assignments Exercises Tutoring Teaching Methods (additional text): Visiting companies. Presentation of solutions of the exercises followed by discussions. Form(s) of Assessment: Written exam, 3 hours Grading Scale: Alphabetical Scale, A(best) F (fail) External/internal examiner: External examiner autumn External examiner is used periodically to evaluate contents, arrangements and the examination system. Re-sit examination: Ordinary resit. Approved exercises are valid for resit examination. Tillatte hjelpemidler: Coursework Requirements: One compulsory exercise. Delivery in groups of 4-5 students. Compulsory participation in the exercise lesson, minimum 80 %. Compulsory discourse. Academic responsibility: Faculty of Technology, Economy and Management Course responsibility: Høgskolelektor Klaus Bratlie Teaching Materials: Publish: Yes Morten Emil Berg: "Ledelse, verktøy og virkemidler", Universitetsforlaget, 3. utgave, ISBN Appropriate book in ethics or collection of articles. Set of exercises. 4 / 42

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6 SMF1042 Basic Economics Course code: SMF1042 Course name: Basic Economics Course level: Bachelor (syklus 1) ECTS Credits: 10 Duration: Autumn Language of instruction: Norwegian Expected learning outcomes: Topic(s): Demonstrate a basic knowledge and skills in the economic activity of a company. Be able to carry out costs- and income calculations. Understand financial statements and perform an account analysis. Make product- and investment calculations, planning and budgeting. Find profitable solutions to economic problems within a company. Company goal and value chain in a company. Company costs and income. Methods and practical use of product calculations. Financial statements and analysis, internal accounts. Product selection, investment, planning and budgeting. Economic problems within a company and profit analysis. Teaching Methods: Lectures Group works Mandatory assignments Exercises Tutoring Other Form(s) of Assessment: Written exam, 4 hours Grading Scale: Alphabetical Scale, A(best) F (fail) 6 / 42

7 External/internal examiner: External examiner autumn External examiner is used periodically to evaluate contents, arrangements and the examination system. Re-sit examination: Ordinary resit. Approved exercises are valid for the resit. Tillatte hjelpemidler: Examination support: Calculator. Table of interest. Laws. Ottesen og Øyen, Samling av lover, forskrifter o.l. is not allowed Coursework Requirements: Exercises (3 from 4 must be approved). Delivery in groups of 4-5 students. Details concerning course requirements will be presented at the beginning of the semester. Academic responsibility: Faculty of Technology, Economy and Management Course responsibility: Høgskolelektor Ivar Moe Teaching Materials: Publish: Yes Hoff, Kjell Gunnar, Bedriftens økonomi, Universitetsforlaget, 7. ed., ISBN Hoff, Kjell Gunnar og Hoff, Jan Erik, Arbeidsbok til Bedriftens økonomi, Universitetsforlaget, 7. ed., ISBN Laws. 7 / 42

8 REA1131 Basic mathematics and statistics Course code: REA1131 Course name: Basic mathematics and statistics Course level: Bachelor (syklus 1) ECTS Credits: 10 Duration: Autumn Language of instruction: Norwegian Expected learning outcomes: The student should be able to show and use skills in mathematics an statistics necessary in other subjects and in later professional life. Topic(s): Mathematics: Elementary algebra. Functions: Linear, polynomal, rational, exponential and logaritmic functions. Limits, continuity and differentiation, maxima and minimaproblems. Series, annuities, effective interest. Functions of several variables: partial differentiation, Lagrange method. Statistics: Descriptive statistics: Measures of sentral tendency, variation correlation, statistical diagrams. Probability: Probability distributions, expected value, variance and standard deviation. Binomial, normal l and poisson distribution.test of hypothesis. Regression analysis. Chi-square tests. Teaching Methods: Lectures Exercises Form(s) of Assessment: Portfolio Assessment Written exam, 4 hours Form(s) of Assessment (additional text): Portfolio assessment counts 50 % and written exam counts 50 %. Each part must be individually approved of. Portfolio assessment is based on results of the exercises. Grading Scale: Alphabetical Scale, A(best) F (fail) 8 / 42

9 External/internal examiner: One or two internal examiner(s). External examiner is used periodically every 3 or 4 year. Re-sit examination: Re-sit examination for the written exam. Tillatte hjelpemidler: Examination support: Calculator Formelsamling i matematikk for videregående skole. Gyldendal. ISBN or ISBN Hans Petter Hornæs: Formelsamling i statistikk, HiG Coursework Requirements: None Academic responsibility: Faculty of Technology, Economy and Management Course responsibility: Høgskolelektor Per Paulsrud Teaching Materials: Bjørnstad, H., Olsson, U. H., Søyland, S. and Tolcsiner, F. Matematikk for økonomi og samfunnsfag. Høyskoleforlaget. ISBN or ISBN Hans Petter Hornæs: Formelsamling i statistikk, HiG Løvås, G. Statistikk for universiteter og høgskoler. Universitetsforlaget. ISBN Replacement course for: REA1111 Matematikk for mediefag og MAS1271 Teknologisk metodelære Publish: Yes 9 / 42

10 SMF2062 Marketing Course code: SMF2062 Course name: Marketing Course level: Bachelor (syklus 1) ECTS Credits: 5 Duration: Vår Language of instruction: Norwegian Expected learning outcomes: The student should after completion of the course: - Have a basic understanding of marketing as a working environment in any company or organization. - Be able to carry out marketing activities within the company or public office. - Be capable of initiating marketing analysis and suggest marketing improvements for the company. Topic(s): - Marketing for the 21th Century - Customer Values - Strategy and Market Planning - Information and scanning of the environment - Consumer Behaviour - Business Behaviour - Dealing with Competition - Market Segmentation and Market Targets - Building strong Brands - Product Development and Innovation - Marketing in a Global Markets - Case-studies Teaching Methods: Lectures Group works Tutoring Form(s) of Assessment: Home exam, 12 hours Grading Scale: Alphabetical Scale, A(best) F (fail) Tillatte hjelpemidler: 10 / 42

11 Coursework Requirements: Cases must be approved before taking the exam Academic responsibility: Faculty of Technology, Economy and Management Course responsibility: Høgskolelektor Per Ø. Halmrast Publish: Yes 11 / 42

12 SMF1261 Brand Management Course code: SMF1261 Course name: Brand Management Course level: Bachelor (syklus 1) ECTS Credits: 5 Duration: Vår Language of instruction: Norwegian Expected learning outcomes: Knowledge: * Good knowledge about main theories for brand development and management * Good knowledge of the function of brand management for companies and consumers * Know of recent sientific results in brand management Skills: * Ability to use basic knowledge from brand management in worklife settings in a good way * Ability to find sources for expanding own knowledge in brand management General competence: * Understand, communicate and discuss main theories on the subject. * Dicuss and consider ethical dilemmas in brand management * Know of basic methods within creativity and innovation (only for students in Bachelor in Economics and Business Administration and Bachelor in Technology Design and Management) Topic(s): Introduction to brand management Effects of brand management for companies and consumers The brands position for customers and the market Brand associations Brand evaluation The brand relation aspect Brand positioning Brand development strategies and cooperation Brand communication 12 / 42

13 Teaching Methods: Other Form(s) of Assessment: Written exam, 4 hours Grading Scale: Alphabetical Scale, A(best) F (fail) External/internal examiner: External examiner is used every 5. Year, next time spring Re-sit examination: Ordinary re-sit Approved exercises are valid for re-sit examination Tillatte hjelpemidler: Examination support: None Coursework Requirements: Two compulsory group exercises. Both compulsory exercises have to be approved before the student can meet for examination. In addition students in Bachelor in Economics and Business Administration and in Bachelor in Technology Design and Management- classes have to participate in a 3 hour course in innovation and creativity. This encloses a workshop at campus which is compulsory for the students. The student must attend a 3 hours creative course (3KK), lectures and group exercises (applys only for campus students in Bachelor in Economics and Business Administration). Academic responsibility: Faculty of Technology, Economy and Management Course responsibility: Høgskolelektor/Assistant professor Anne Grethe Syversen Teaching Materials: Samuelsen, Bendik M, Adrian Peretz og Lars E. Olsen, (2010). Merkevareledelse på norsk 2.0. (2. utgave). Oslo: Cappelen Akademiske Forlag. Scientific articles Recommended literature: Lindstrom, Martin ( 2005). BrandSense: Bygg sterkere merker ved hjelp av våre fem sanser: berøring, lukt, smak, hørsel og syn. Oslo: N.W.Damm & Søn Bjerke, Rune og Nicholas Ind (2007). Organisasjonsdrevet merkevarebygging.oslo: J.W.Cappelens Forlag 13 / 42

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15 SMF2051 Organizational Management including Labour Laws Course code: SMF2051 Course name: Organizational Management including Labour Laws Course level: Bachelor (syklus 1) ECTS Credits: 10 Duration: Vår Language of instruction: Norwegian Expected learning outcomes: Topic(s): Show knowledge of organizational theory to administrative and managerial problems. Acquire knowledge, skills and attitudes as a leader, and also be able to recognize all employees participation in the management of an organization. Part 1: Aims and efficiency - organization structure - human, social, ethical and cultural relations - power and conflicts - surroundings - motivation and rewards - communication - decision-making processes - learning and organizational development- management - how to study organizations Part 2: The myths and reality of the service society - profitability - the service management system - personnel development - the customer as market and co-producer - physical environment and technical remedies - the companys image - the creation, reproduction and further development of business ideas - price policy - internationalisation - quality, productivity and strategy - diagnosis - culture and philosophy as instruments in management - changing and leadership. Part 3: Working Environment and Labour Dispute. Teaching Methods: Lectures Group works Mandatory assignments Tutoring Form(s) of Assessment: Written exam, 4 hours 15 / 42

16 Grading Scale: Alphabetical Scale, A(best) F (fail) External/internal examiner: External examiner spring External examiner is used periodically to evaluate contents, arrangements and the examination system. Re-sit examination: Ordinary resit. Approved exercises are valid for resit examination. Tillatte hjelpemidler: Examination support: Laws. Coursework Requirements: Exercises (4 from 5 must be approved). Delivery in groups of 4-5 students. The students are responsible for establishing the groups. Details concerning course requirements will be presented at the beginning of the semester. Academic responsibility: Faculty of Technology, Economy and Management Course responsibility: Professor Aristidis Kaloudis Teaching Materials: Publish: Yes Jacobsen, Dag Ingvar og Thorsvik, Jan, Hvordan organisasjoner fungerer, Fagbokforlaget, 4. utgave, ISBN Jacobsen, Dag Ingvar og Thorsvik, Jan, Hvordan organisasjoner fungerer - Arbeidsbok og casesamling, Fagbokforlaget, 4. utgave, ISBN Normann, Richard, Service Management, Cappelen akademiske forlag, 3. utgave, ISBN Storeng, Beck og Due Lund, Arbeidsrett, Cappelen akademiske forlag, 8. utgave, ISBN Labour Laws and Labour Agreeements. 16 / 42

17 SMF1181 Quality Management Course code: SMF1181 Course name: Quality Management Course level: Bachelor (syklus 1) ECTS Credits: 10 Duration: Vår Language of instruction: Norwegian Expected learning outcomes: The student shall after completing the course understand, use and maintain quality systems according to NS-ISO Topic(s): Management principles. Quality improvement. Process understanding. Improvement projects. Quality systems- documentation- NS-ISO 9000 series. Teaching Methods: Lectures Group works Mandatory assignments Exercises Tutoring Form(s) of Assessment: Other Form(s) of Assessment (additional text): Written Exam, 3 hours Evaluation of Project(s) Each part must be individually approved of. Grading Scale: Alphabetical Scale, A(best) F (fail) External/internal examiner: Internal examiner Re-sit examination: No 17 / 42

18 Tillatte hjelpemidler: Academic responsibility: Faculty of Technology, Economy and Management Course responsibility: Eirik Hamre Korsen og Carla Susana Aquedo Assuad Publish: Yes 18 / 42

19 SMF2181 Microeconomics Course code: SMF2181 Course name: Microeconomics Course level: Bachelor (syklus 1) ECTS Credits: 10 Duration: Autumn Language of instruction: Norwegian Expected learning outcomes:. Topic(s):. Teaching Methods: Lectures Mandatory assignments Form(s) of Assessment: Written exam, 5 hours Grading Scale: Alphabetical Scale, A(best) F (fail) Re-sit examination: Re-sit August 2016 Tillatte hjelpemidler: Examination support: C: Specified printed and hand-written support material is allowed. A specific basic calculator is allowed. Academic responsibility: Faculty of Technology, Economy and Management Course responsibility: Høgskolelektor Per Jacobsen Publish: Yes 19 / 42

20 SMF1212 Project management and leadership Course code: SMF1212 Course name: Project management and leadership Course level: Bachelor (syklus 1) ECTS Credits: 10 Duration: Autumn Language of instruction: Norwegian Expected learning outcomes: The students shall: - have knowledge of the basic elements in sustainable project management and project economy - be able to plan, organise and manage projects - be able to use techniques and tools for project management -have nowledge aboat basic elements in projekt management, team management and leadership. - know and be able to use, systematic and creative problemsolving technikes Topic(s): 1. Project models 2. Establishing and organising a project 3. Phases of a project 4. Planning and scheduling 5. Economy, budget and estimates 6. Project planning tools 7. Creative problemsolving 8. Sustainability and projects 9. Project leadership 10. Entreprenuership Teaching Methods: Lectures Group works Exercises Teaching Methods (additional text): Group assignments Form(s) of Assessment: Written exam, 4 hours 20 / 42

21 Grading Scale: Alphabetical Scale, A(best) F (fail) External/internal examiner: Internal, external every 4. year, next time in 2015 Re-sit examination: Re-sit August 2016 Tillatte hjelpemidler: Coursework Requirements: Exercises Compulsory group work and projects Academic responsibility: Faculty of Technology, Economy and Management Course responsibility: Høgskolelektor Per Jacobsen Publish: Yes 21 / 42

22 TEK2031 Introduction to Operations management Course code: TEK2031 Course name: Introduction to Operations management Course level: Bachelor (syklus 1) ECTS Credits: 10 Duration: Autumn Language of instruction: Norwegian Expected learning outcomes: After completing the course, the student is supposed to have: KNOWLEDGE: * insight into how a company can have effective and efficient value creation * insight into how technology and people should work to create competitive advantages SKILLS: * be able to develope efficient and effective strategies for value creation * be able to lead people in a continous improvement effort GENERAL COMPETENCE: * insight into the Lean paradigm * insight of complexity of the work behind creating competitive advantages Topic(s): * setting goals and managing with shortage of resources * Value creation strategies and strategic management * Development process for products and processes * Value creation process * continous improvement * Lean philosophy, implementation and transformation * Knowledge creation and learning Teaching Methods: Lectures Group works Mandatory assignments Form(s) of Assessment: Written exam, 4 hours Form(s) of Assessment (additional text): 3 oblig must be delivered within correct time 22 / 42

23 Grading Scale: Alphabetical Scale, A(best) F (fail) Re-sit examination: Re-sit August 2016 Tillatte hjelpemidler: Examination support: C: Specified printed and hand-written support material is allowed. A specific basic calculator is allowed. Coursework Requirements: None Academic responsibility: Faculty of Technology, Economy and Management Course responsibility: Høgskolelektor Eirik Hamre Teaching Materials: will be announced in the start of the course Publish: Yes 23 / 42

24 SMF2151 Financial Accounting Course code: SMF2151 Course name: Financial Accounting Course level: Bachelor (syklus 1) ECTS Credits: 10 Duration: Vår Language of instruction: Norwegian Prerequisite(s): SMF1042 Basic Economics. Expected learning outcomes: Topic(s): Advanced knowledge of financial accounting theory. Practical experience in making year-end adjustments in accordance with accounting rules and standards. Have learned how to read and understand official accounts. Shall know, and have an overview over those prosesses and activities witch take place in a company economical function. Shall have sustainability consciousness to the accounting function. The economical function: Organizing, planning and control of all activities in connection with the economic function. The traditional year-end accounting concepts and classifications. Performance versus asset based accounting theory. Assets. Liabilities and shareholders equity. Income and dividends. Expenses and losses. Teaching Methods: Lectures Group works Mandatory assignments Exercises Tutoring 24 / 42

25 Teaching Methods (additional text): Group assignments. Form(s) of Assessment: Written exam, 4 hours Grading Scale: Alphabetical Scale, A(best) F (fail) External/internal examiner: External examiner spring External examiner is used periodically to avaluate contents, arrangements and the examination system, plus examin a selection of papers. Re-sit examination: Re-sit August 2016 Tillatte hjelpemidler: Examination support: C: Specified printed and hand-written support material is allowed. A specific basic calculator is allowed. Laws and accounting standards. Ottesen og Øyen, Samling av lover, forskrifter o.l. is not allowed Coursework Requirements: Two compulsory group works (both must be approved). Delivery in groups of 3-4 students. Academic responsibility: Faculty of Technology, Economy and Management Course responsibility: Høgskolelektor Ivar Moe Teaching Materials: Publish: Yes Kristoffersen, Trond, Årsregnskapet - en grunnleggende innføring, Fagbokforlaget, 4. utgave, ISBN Kristoffersen, Trond, Årsregnskapet - en grunnleggende innføring, Oppgavesamling med løsninger, Fagbokforlaget, 4. utgave, ISBN Moen, Tove-Gunn og Havstein, Bjørgunn, Regnskapsorganisering, Cappelen, 6. utgave, ISBN Laws and accounting standards is stated by the start of the course. 25 / 42

26 SMF2111 Investment and Financial Analysis Course code: SMF2111 Course name: Investment and Financial Analysis Course level: Bachelor (syklus 1) ECTS Credits: 10 Duration: Vår Language of instruction: Norwegian On the basis of: SMF 1042 REA1131 Expected learning outcomes: The students shall be able to: -Budget cash flows, including inflation and taxes. -Analyze and evaluate a project by models using TVM-concepts. -Calculate the cost of capital by CAPM and evaluate the risk of a single asset and of a portifolio of assets. -Evaluate the risk by sensitivity tests. -Calculate and evaluate the most common financial instruments -Anderstand and gowern working capital -Use the Binominal model, the Black-Scholes model Topic(s): Time value of money (calculation), budgeting cash flow, inflation, taxes, calculations and management of working capital, NPV, IRR, payback period method, capital rationing, risk and return for a single asset and a portefolio, CAPM, sensitivity test, capital structure/wacc, home loans, bonds, leasing, instalments, The Binominal model, the Black-Scholes model Teaching Methods: Lectures Group works Mandatory assignments Form(s) of Assessment: Written exam, 5 hours 26 / 42

27 Grading Scale: Alphabetical Scale, A(best) F (fail) External/internal examiner: One internal examiner. Periodically use of external examiner, next time spring Re-sit examination: Re-sit August 2016 Tillatte hjelpemidler: Examination support: C: Specified printed and hand-written support material is allowed. A specific basic calculator is allowed. Coursework Requirements: 4 Exercises Details concerning course requirements will be presented at the beginning of the semester. Academic responsibility: Faculty of Technology, Economy and Management Course responsibility: Høgskolelektor Per Jacobsen Teaching Materials: Bøhren, Øyvind og Per Ivar Gjærum (siste utg.): Prosjektanalyse. Skarvet forlag. ISBN Bøhren, Øyvind og Dag Michalsen (siste utgave): Finansiell Økonomi, Teori og praksis. Skarvet Forlag. ISBN (Lærebøker kan bli erstattet av nyere utgave av samme bok, hvis den foreligger ved semesterstart ) Replacement course for: SMF2011 Publish: Yes 27 / 42

28 SMF3021 Macroeconomics Course code: SMF3021 Course name: Macroeconomics Course level: Bachelor (syklus 1) ECTS Credits: 10 Duration: Vår Language of instruction: Norwegian Expected learning outcomes:. Topic(s):. Teaching Methods: Lectures Mandatory assignments Form(s) of Assessment: Written exam, 5 hours Grading Scale: Alphabetical Scale, A(best) F (fail) Re-sit examination: Re-sit August 2016 Tillatte hjelpemidler: Examination support: C: Specified printed and hand-written support material is allowed. A specific basic calculator is allowed. Academic responsibility: Faculty of Technology, Economy and Management Course responsibility: Høgskolelektor Per Jacobsen Publish: Yes 28 / 42

29 SMF3012 Organizational Behavior and Change Management - Study plans Course code: SMF3012 Course name: Organizational Behavior and Change Management Course level: Bachelor (syklus 1) ECTS Credits: 10 Duration: Autumn Language of instruction: Norwegian Expected learning outcomes: See Norwegian version Topic(s): See Norwegian version Teaching Methods: Other Form(s) of Assessment: Other Grading Scale: Alphabetical Scale, A(best) F (fail) Tillatte hjelpemidler: Academic responsibility: Faculty of Technology, Economy and Management Course responsibility: Professor Tom Johnstad og førsteamanuensis Terje Bokalrud Publish: Yes 29 / 42

30 SMF2211 Business Strategy - Study plans Course code: SMF2211 Course name: Business Strategy Course level: Bachelor (syklus 1) ECTS Credits: 10 Duration: Autumn Language of instruction: Norwegian On the basis of: SMF2111 Finance SMF1261 Brand Management SMF2062 Marketing SMF2051 Organizational Management including Laber Laws Expected learning outcomes: Knowledge : Skills : Know of business strategy in a historical perspective Have deep knowledge of main theories and analyzes in business strategy Have broad knowledge about challenges and methods for strategy development in different kinds of industries Have broad knowledge of the relations between sustainability, innovation and strategy Have deep knowledge about business strategy's close relation to other management subjects Can develop vision, mission, values and goals Can do internal and external analysis of firms Have ability to consider different alternatives and to make strategic good, sustainable decisions Have ability to find sources for expanding own knowledge in business strategy General competence Are able to understand, communicate and discuss strategic topics, challenges, choices and consequences Are able to consider and discuss dilemmas connected to sustainability and business strategy 30 / 42

31 Topic(s): What is strategy? Vision, mission, values and goals Different kinds of strategies Creating value - chains, shops and networks Internal and external analysis and evaluation of options Strategic decisions and implementation Balances Score Card Innovation and sustainability Teaching Methods: Lectures Group works Mandatory assignments Exercises Tutoring Teaching Methods (additional text): Lectures, group works, exercises, tutoring and mandatory assignments. The course may be held in Norwegian and/or English. Form(s) of Assessment: Written exam, 4 hours Form(s) of Assessment (additional text): Exams can be taken at GUC's campus or at other locations closer to the student's home place. For exams to be taken outside campus, please contact our Student Information Desk as soon as possible for further information about application forms and costs. Grading Scale: Alphabetical Scale, A(best) F (fail) External/internal examiner: Internal examiner. External examiner every 5th. year, next time in Re-sit examination: August Approved exercises are valid for re-sit examination Tillatte hjelpemidler: Examination support: None Coursework Requirements: Two compulsory group exercises, including compulsory presentations and attendance. Both compulsory exercises, presentations and attendances have to be approved before the student can meet for examination. 31 / 42

32 Academic responsibility: Faculty of Technology, Economy and Management Course responsibility: Høgskolelektor/Assistant professor Anne Grethe Syversen Teaching Materials: Will be announced closer to semester start Recommended literature: Will be announces closer to semester start Publish: Yes 32 / 42

33 SMF3081 Intermediate Course on Statistics with SPSS - Study plans Course code: SMF3081 Course name: Intermediate Course on Statistics with SPSS Course level: Bachelor (syklus 1) ECTS Credits: 5 Duration: Autumn Language of instruction: Norwegian Expected learning outcomes: See Norwegian version Topic(s): See Norwegian varsion Teaching Methods: Lectures Group works Mandatory assignments Exercises Form(s) of Assessment: Written exam, 4 hours Grading Scale: Alphabetical Scale, A(best) F (fail) Tillatte hjelpemidler: Academic responsibility: Faculty of Technology, Economy and Management Course responsibility: Professor Aris Kaloudis og doktorgradsstipendiat Daria Kovalevskaya Publish: Yes 33 / 42

34 SMF3082 Applied Ethics and Sustainability - Study plans Course code: SMF3082 Course name: Applied Ethics and Sustainability Course level: Bachelor (syklus 1) ECTS Credits: 5 Duration: Autumn Duration (additional text): 7 uker Language of instruction: Norwegian On the basis of: Other study programme courses Expected learning outcomes: Dette kurset vil gi studentene kjennskap til etiske problemstillinger knyttet til bedrifts- og samfunnsøkonomi. Kurset bidrar til å overoppfylle NRØA-kravene om minimum undervisning på etikk under Bachelorutdanningen. En forretningsvirksomhet er bærekraftig dersom den bidrar til en god økonomisk, miljø- og sosial utvikling. Bærekraftige bedrifter er derfor per definisjon ansvarlige bedrifter med ambisjoner og høye etiske standarder. Kurset skal gjennom teori og eksempler beskrive hvordan slike bedrifter er organisert og ledet. Kurset skal synliggjøre etiske dilemmaer som lett kan oppstå i komplekse beslutningssituasjoner. Kurset undersøker kritisk tilnærming av at all økonomisk atferd er rasjonelle handlinger basert på motivasjon for å maksimere profitt og/eller egen nyte. Vi drøfter de normative konsekvensene som nyere tenkning har for organisering av den økonomiske aktiviteten på mikro og makronivå. Kurset skal også gi en kort innledning til prinsipper for en bærekraftig forvalting av naturressurser samt andre relevante temaer med etiske dimensjoner. 34 / 42

35 Dette kurset vil gi studentene kjennskap til etiske problemstillinger knyttet til bedrifts- og samfunnsøkonomi. Kurset bidrar til å overoppfylle NRØA-kravene om minimum undervisning på etikk under Bachelorutdanningen. En forretningsvirksomhet er bærekraftig dersom den bidrar til en god økonomisk, miljø- og sosial utvikling. Bærekraftige bedrifter er derfor per definisjon ansvarlige bedrifter med ambisjoner og høye etiske standarder. Kurset skal gjennom teori og eksempler beskrive hvordan slike bedrifter er organisert og ledet. Kurset skal synliggjøre etiske dilemmaer som lett kan oppstå i komplekse beslutningssituasjoner. Kurset undersøker kritisk tilnærming av at all økonomisk atferd er rasjonelle handlinger basert på motivasjon for å maksimere profitt og/eller egen nyte. Vi drøfter de normative konsekvensene som nyere tenkning har for organisering av den økonomiske aktiviteten på mikro og makronivå. Kurset skal også gi en kort innledning til prinsipper for en bærekraftig forvalting av naturressurser samt andre relevante temaer med etiske dimensjoner. Etter endt emne skal studenten ha følgende: Kunnskap: ha kjennskap til hva som menes med bærekraftige aktører ha kjennskap til grunnleggende teoremer i velferdsøkonomi ha kjennskap til kritikken og begrensninger med modelleringer av den «rasjonelle aktør» i økonomisk teori ha kjennskap til grunnleggende økonomiske prinsipper knyttet til forvaltning av naturressurser ha kjennskap til ulike selskapsformer og deres svakheter sett fra ulike etiske perspektiver ha kjennskap til begrepet «ansvarlig forretningsdrift - social corporate responsibility» ha kjennskap til nyere trender i markedsføring og ledelsespraksis med vekt på bærekraft. Ferdigheter: kunne bidra til å utvikle reflekterte løsninger på etiske dilemmaer som oppstår i ulike beslutningsprosesser i en bedrift kunne lede kontinuerlig forbedringsarbeid mot bærekraft og etisk atferd i bedriften Generell kompetanse: ha en forståelse av hva som menes med bærekraft og etikk i konkrete beslutningssituasjoner ha en løsningsorientert forståelse av etiske dilemmaer som oppstår i en virksomhet ha en forståelse av de negative effektene som ukloke beslutninger kan ha for virksomheten 35 / 42

36 Topic(s): - definisjon av etikk - definisjon av bærekraft og relasjoner til etikk - definisjon av samfunnsansvar - samfunnsansvarlig organisasjon, strategi og ledelse - kritisk gjennomgang av ulike typer selskapsformer og definisjon av det juridiske ansvaret - hva er korrupsjon og kriminalitet - effekter av korrupsjon og kriminalitet - ulike typer rasjonalitet blant økonomiske aktører og etikk - begrepet «rettferdighet» i samfunnsøkonomi - Pareto optimalitet og dens kritikk - Hva kan vi lære av eksperimentell økonomi om etisk atferd? - Kort oversikt over hovedproblemstillinger knyttet til bærekraftig forvaltning av naturressurser Teaching Methods: Lectures Group works Mandatory assignments Exercises Teaching Methods (additional text): Forelesninger, gruppearbeid og obligatoriske oppgaver Form(s) of Assessment: Written exam, 4 hours Grading Scale: Alphabetical Scale, A(best) F (fail) External/internal examiner: Intern sensor. Ekstern sensor hvert fjerde år, neste gang høsten Re-sit examination: Ordinær kontinuasjon på skriftlig eksamen Tillatte hjelpemidler: Examination support: Lærebøker, godkjent kalkulator som ikke kan kommunisere med andre 36 / 42

37 Coursework Requirements: Ett obligatorisk arbeid skal leveres inn i Fronter som pdf til fastsatt tid for å få gå opp til eksamen. Academic responsibility: Faculty of Technology, Economy and Management Emneansvarlig kobling: Aristidis Kaloudis Course responsibility: Professor Aristidis Kaloudis og førsteamanuensis Martina Ortova Teaching Materials: Presiseres i løpet av vår Artikkelgjennomgang Publish: Yes 37 / 42

38 SMF3041 Sustainable Strategies - Study plans Course code: SMF3041 Course name: Sustainable Strategies Course level: Bachelor (syklus 1) ECTS Credits: 10 Duration: Vår Language of instruction: Norsk, alternativt engelsk Expected learning outcomes:. Topic(s):. Teaching Methods: Lectures Group works Mandatory assignments Tutoring Other Form(s) of Assessment: Written exam, 4 hours Grading Scale: Alphabetical Scale, A(best) F (fail) Tillatte hjelpemidler: Academic responsibility: Faculty of Technology, Economy and Management Course responsibility: Førsteamanuensis Halvor Holtskog Publish: Yes 38 / 42

39 SMF3052 Bioeconomy and Sustainability - Study plans Course code: SMF3052 Course name: Bioeconomy and Sustainability Course level: Bachelor (syklus 1) ECTS Credits: 10 Duration: Vår Language of instruction: Norsk, alternativt engelsk On the basis of: Nytt 5 stp introduksjonsemne til bærekraft i 5. semester Økonomi og ledelse Expected learning outcomes: - Ha kunnskaper og innsikt i temaene bærekraft og bioøkonomi, og bioøkonomiens muligheter, spesielt regionalt og nasjonalt, men også internasjonalt. - Studentene skal på bakgrunn av dette opparbeide seg ferdigheter rundt hvordan selskaper kan bruke bærekraft som forretingsstrategi for å oppnå konkurransefordeler. - Studentene skal også gjennom kurset få en generell kompetanse i hvordan man kan stimulere til fremvoksende markeder innen bioøkonomi, og kunne peke på svakheter med tradisjonell ressursutnyttelse i samfunnet. Topic(s): - Hvorfor bioøkonomi nå - Bioøkonomiens kjennetegn, regionalt, nasjonalt og internasjonalt - Verdikjeder i bioøkonomien - Bioøkonomiens muligheter og begrensninger - Oljealderens sluttfase - Kreativ ødeleggelse - Finansøkonomi, realøkonomi og bærekraft - Statens rolle i entreprenørskap - Økonomiske systemer og bærekraft - Bærekraft som forretningside - Framvoksende markeder - Casestudier av bedrifter Teaching Methods: Lectures 39 / 42

40 Form(s) of Assessment: Written exam, 4 hours Grading Scale: Alphabetical Scale, A(best) F (fail) External/internal examiner: Intern sensor Re-sit examination: Re-sit August 2017 Tillatte hjelpemidler: Examination support: Ingen Coursework Requirements: To godkjente cases. 4 obligatoriske forelesninger/ekskursjoner som angis av emneansvarlig. Academic responsibility: Faculty of Technology, Economy and Management Course responsibility: Høgskolelektor Per Ø Halmrast, professor Aris Kaloudis Teaching Materials: Oppgis ved emnestart Publish: Yes 40 / 42

41 TØL3901 Bachelor Dissertation 20 - Study plans Course code: TØL3901 Course name: Bachelor Dissertation 20 Course level: Bachelor (syklus 1) ECTS Credits: 20 Duration: Autumn and spring Duration (additional text): October - June Language of instruction: Norsk, alternativt engelsk Prerequisite(s): 100 study points before Sept.01. the fall when the bachelor work starts. Expected learning outcomes: The Bachelor Dissertation completes students programme of studies and integrates the study s important components. The subject for the Dissertation is chosen to give students the opportunity to demonstrate their ability to independently consider defined problems in detail. Students are required to show that they understand the need for a methodical approach to problems, and that they have the ability for reflection and scientific consideration. On completing their Dissertation, students will have shown their competence: - Plan and complete a significant problem - Find and document, together with their advantages and disadvantages, possible solutions to the problem - Select their preferred solution, and document the arguments for their selection - Understand the advantages and disadvantages of working in a group - Understand the importance of making and following up good project plans - Consider alternative working methods, including method-based and problem-based forms. - Present their work using different techniques Topic(s): The project is to be based upon realistic problems relevant to the individual student s programme of studies. The task should be designed so that the lessons of the various detailed themes studies will be used. Teaching Methods: Tutoring 41 / 42

42 Teaching Methods (additional text): - Group works - Project work - Tutoring (Individual work may be allowed) Form(s) of Assessment: Other Form(s) of Assessment (additional text): Students are evaluated on the way they have developed and completed their project, and then on their final product. Evaluation is based on demonstrated ability to: - Define relevant and interesting problems - Work systematically and with focus on their project objective - Carry out technical projects - Critically consider their own and others results, as well as reflecting over their conclusions - Present the project in written form - Present and explain the project orally Grading Scale: Alphabetical Scale, A(best) F (fail) Tillatte hjelpemidler: Coursework Requirements: Regular progress reporting during the project period Academic responsibility: Faculty of Technology, Economy and Management Course responsibility: Studieprogramansvarlig Publish: Yes 42 / 42