Studieplan 2016/2017 Bachelor i økonomi og ledelse, fleksibel Studyprogramcode BØKLED-F Short description Not translated from Norwegian. Duration Not translated from 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 sustainable 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 Sustainability and Bio-economy, and Strategy - Commerce. Skills: Ability to apply knowledge and relevant results from research and development of practical and 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. Target Group 1 / 42
Not translated from Norwegian. Admission Criteria Opptakskrav til studiet er generell studiekompetanse eller realkompetanse. Course Structure Not translated from Norwegian. Technical Prerequisites Not translated from Norwegian. Internal/external examiner Not translated from Norwegian. Internationalization Not translated from Norwegian. Publiser Approval Studieprogrammet ble vedtatt av HiGs styre i sak STY 72/08 Studieplan godkjent av Studienemnda februar 2012. Degree Bachelorgrad Samordna opptak 207 404 2 / 42
Coursecode Course name C/E *) ECTS each. semester S1(A) S2(S) S3(A) S4(S) S5(A) S6(S) S7(A) S8(S) SMF1042F Basic Economics C 10 REA1131F Basic mathematics and statistics C 10 SMF2051F Organizational Management and Nowegian Labour Law C 10 SMF1182F Scientific Methods C 5 SMF1183F Quality management C 5 SMF1301F Industry and business systems C 10 SMF2181F Mikroeconomics C 10 SMF2111F Investment and Financial Analysis C 10 SMF2062F Marketing C 5 SMF1261F Brand Management C 5 SMF2211F Business Strategy C 10 SMF1212F Project management and leadership C 10 SMF3012F Organizational Behavior and Change Management C 10 SMF3021F Macroeconomics C 10 SMF2151F Financial Accounting C 10 TEK2031F Introduction to Operations management C 10 SMF3081F Intermediate Course on Statistics with SPSS C 5 SMF3082F Applied Ethics and Sustainability C 5 SMF3041F Strategy- carry out E 10 SMF3052F Bioeconomy and Sustainability E 10 TØL3901 Bachelor Dissertation 20 C 20 Sum: 20 20 20 20 30 20 20 30 *) C - Compulsory course, E - Elective course 3 / 42
Emneoversikt SMF1042F Basic Economics - Study plans 2016-2017 Course code: SMF1042F 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: E-learning Mandatory assignments Exercises Tutoring Form(s) of Assessment: Written exam, 4 hours Grading Scale: Alphabetical Scale, A(best) F (fail) 4 / 42
External/internal examiner: External examiner is used periodically to evaluate contents, arrangements and the examination system. Next time 2016. Re-sit examination: August 2017. Tillatte hjelpemidler: Examination support: Calculator not to be communicate with others. 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). 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: Hoff, Kjell Gunnar, Bedriftens økonomi, Universitetsforlaget, 7. ed., ISBN 978-82-15-01320-6. Hoff, Kjell Gunnar og Hoff, Jan Erik, Arbeidsbok til Bedriftens økonomi, Universitetsforlaget, 7. ed., ISBN 978-82-15-01319-0. Laws. 5 / 42
REA1131F Basic mathematics and statistics - Study plans 2016-2017 Course code: REA1131F 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: E-learning Mandatory assignments Exercises Tutoring Form(s) of Assessment: Written exam, 4 hours Grading Scale: Alphabetical Scale, A(best) F (fail) 6 / 42
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 82-05-29845-9 or ISBN 978-82-05-38499-6 Hans Petter Hornæs: Formelsamling i statistikk, HiG Coursework Requirements: 5 coursework requirements Academic responsibility: Faculty of Technology, Economy and Management Course responsibility: Bjørn Olav Hogstad Teaching Materials: Publish: Bjørnstad, H., Olsson, U. H., Søyland, S. and Tolcsiner, F. Matematikk for økonomi og samfunnsfag. Høyskoleforlaget. ISBN 82-76-34544-1 or ISBN 978-82-7634-756-2. Hans Petter Hornæs: Formelsamling i statistikk, HiG Løvås, G. Statistikk for universiteter og høgskoler. Universitetsforlaget. ISBN 82-15-00224-2 7 / 42
SMF2051F Organizational Management and Nowegian Labour Law - Study plans 2016-2017 Course code: SMF2051F Course name: Organizational Management and Nowegian Labour Law Course level: Bachelor (syklus 1) ECTS Credits: 10 Duration: Vår Language of instruction: Norwegian Expected learning outcomes: Topic(s): Show good understanding of organizational theory applied on actual administrative and managerial issues. Acquire knowledge, skills and attitudes as a leader, and also be able to recognize and manage employee participation in decision processes within 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: Elements of Norwegian Labour Law, Norwegian working environment and legal framework Teaching Methods: E-learning Form(s) of Assessment: Written exam, 4 hours Grading Scale: Alphabetical Scale, A(best) F (fail) 8 / 42
External/internal examiner: External examiner spring 2017. 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 and Agreements. Coursework Requirements: Exercises (all three must be approved). Details concerning course requirements will be presented at the beginning of the semester. Academic responsibility: Faculty of Technology, Economy and Management Course responsibility: Klaus Bratlie og Aris Kaloudis (jussdelen) Teaching Materials: Publish: Jacobsen, Dag Ingvar og Thorsvik, Jan, Hvordan organisasjoner fungerer, Fagbokforlaget, 4. utgave, ISBN 978-82-450-1445-7. Jacobsen, Dag Ingvar og Thorsvik, Jan, Hvordan organisasjoner fungerer - Arbeidsbok og casesamling, Fagbokforlaget, 4. utgave, ISBN 978-82-450-1446-4. Normann, Richard, Service Management, Cappelen akademiske forlag, 3. utgave, ISBN 82-02-19835-6. Storeng, Beck og Due Lund (2015). Arbeidsrett. Cappelen DAM forlag, 9. utgave, ISBN 9788202470470. Norwegian Labour Law and other related laws and Norwegian Labour Agreements (i.e. NHO - LO). 9 / 42
SMF1182F Scientific Methods - Study plans 2016-2017 Course code: SMF1182F Course name: Scientific Methods Course level: Bachelor (syklus 1) ECTS Credits: 5 Duration: Vår Language of instruction: Norwegian Prerequisite(s): See Norwegian version. Expected learning outcomes: See Norwegian version. Topic(s): See Norwegian version. Teaching Methods: Lectures Group works Net Support Learning Mandatory assignments Exercises Tutoring Form(s) of Assessment: Written exam, 3 hours Grading Scale: Alphabetical Scale, A(best) F (fail) Tillatte hjelpemidler: Academic responsibility: Faculty of Technology, Economy and Management Course responsibility: Høgskolelektor Carla Susana Aqudelo Assuad Publish: 10 / 42
SMF1183F Quality management - Study plans 2016-2017 Course code: SMF1183F Course name: Quality management Course level: Bachelor (syklus 1) ECTS Credits: 5 Duration: Vår Language of instruction: Norwegian Expected learning outcomes: See Norwegian version. Topic(s): See Norwegian version. Teaching Methods: Lectures Group works Net Support Learning Mandatory assignments Exercises Tutoring Form(s) of Assessment: Home exam, 12 hours Grading Scale: Pass/Failure Tillatte hjelpemidler: Academic responsibility: Faculty of Technology, Economy and Management Course responsibility: Høgskolelektor Eirik Hamre Korsen Publish: 11 / 42
SMF1301F Industry and business systems - Study plans 2016-2017 Course code: SMF1301F 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 for the consumer behaviour, marketing and customer satisfaction. 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. 12 / 42
Teaching Methods: E-learning Mandatory assignments Exercises Tutoring Teaching Methods (additional text): Visiting companies. Form(s) of Assessment: Written exam, 3 hours Grading Scale: Alphabetical Scale, A(best) F (fail) External/internal examiner: External examiner autumn 2011. 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 Academic responsibility: Faculty of Technology, Economy and Management Course responsibility: Høgskolelektor Klaus Bratlie Teaching Materials: Publish: Morten Emil Berg: "Ledelse, verktøy og virkemidler", Universitetsforlaget, 3. utgave, ISBN 978-82-15-01423-4. Appropriate book or collection of articles in ethics. Set of exercises. 13 / 42
SMF2181F Mikroeconomics - Study plans 2016-2017 Course code: SMF2181F Course name: Mikroeconomics Course level: Bachelor (syklus 1) ECTS Credits: 10 Duration: Autumn Language of instruction: Norsk, alternativt engelsk Expected learning outcomes:. Topic(s):. Teaching Methods: E-learning Mandatory assignments 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: Høgskolelektor Per Jacobsen Publish: 14 / 42
SMF2111F Investment and Financial Analysis - Study plans 2016-2017 Course code: SMF2111F 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: E-learning Mandatory assignments 15 / 42
Form(s) of Assessment: Written exam, 4 hours Grading Scale: Alphabetical Scale, A(best) F (fail) External/internal examiner: One internal examiner. Periodically use of external examiner, next time spring 2018. Re-sit examination: No re-sit examination Tillatte hjelpemidler: Examination support: Calculator 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 82-992405-6-5 Bøhren, Øyvind og Dag Michalsen (siste utgave): Finansiell Økonomi, Teori og praksis. Skarvet Forlag. ISBN 82-992405-8-1. (Lærebøker kan bli erstattet av nyere utgave av samme bok, hvis den foreligger ved semesterstart) Replacement course for: SMF2011 Publish: 16 / 42
SMF2062F Marketing - Study plans 2016-2017 Course code: SMF2062F 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 - Marketing and sustainability Teaching Methods: E-learning Mandatory assignments Exercises Tutoring Form(s) of Assessment: Home exam, 12 hours 17 / 42
Grading Scale: Pass/Failure Re-sit examination: No re-sit Tillatte hjelpemidler: 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: 18 / 42
SMF1261F Brand Management - Study plans 2016-2017 Course code: SMF1261F Course name: Brand Management Course level: Bachelor (syklus 1) ECTS Credits: 5 Duration: Vår Language of instruction: Norwegian Expected learning outcomes: Knowledge : Skills: Know of brand management in a historical perspective Good knowledge about main theories for strategic brand development and management Good knowledge of the function of brand management for companies and consumers Know of the relation between brand management and sustainable business development Know of recent scientific results in brand management Ability to use main theories in brand management in companies Ability to evaluate perspectives and make decisions according to a sustainable business development Ability to find sources for expanding own knowledge in brand management General competence: Understand, communicate and discuss main theories on the subject. Understand, communicate and discuss dilemmas related to brand management and sustainability Know of basic methods in creativity and innovation 19 / 42
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 Brand management and sustainability Teaching Methods: E-learning Teaching Methods (additional text): Different learning facilities will be available on Fronter, in addition to supervision, small cases and compulsory work. Lectures may be given in both Norwegian and English. Form(s) of Assessment: Written exam, 3 hours Form(s) of Assessment (additional text): Exams can be taken at GUC's campus or at other locations closer to the student's homeplace. 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: External examiner is used every 5. Year, next time spring 2017. Otherwise internal examiner. Re-sit examination: August 2016. Approved exercises are valid for re-sit examination Tillatte hjelpemidler: Examination support: D None 20 / 42
Coursework Requirements: One compulsory exercise, recommended as a group exercise, but can be done individually. The compulsory exercise has to be approved before the student can meet for examination. In addition the students on Bachelor in Economics, Business Administration and Sustainability have to participate in the digital course 3IKK (3 hours course in innovation and creativity), included exercises. The course have to be approved before the student can meet for examination. Academic responsibility: Faculty of Technology, Economy and Management Emneansvarlig kobling: Anne Grethe Syversen 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/compendium will be announced later. Recommended literature: Bjerke, Rune og Nicholas Ind (2007). Organisasjonsdrevet merkevarebygging.oslo: Cappelen Akademisk Ind, Nicholas, Fuller, Clare og Charles Trevail (2012) Det samskapte merket. Oslo: Cappelen Akademisk Publish: 21 / 42
SMF2211F Business Strategy - Study plans 2016-2017 Course code: SMF2211F Course name: Business Strategy Course level: Bachelor (syklus 1) ECTS Credits: 10 Duration: Autumn Language of instruction: Norsk, alternativt engelsk On the basis of: SMF1261F Brand Management SMF2062F Marketing SMF2051F Organizational Management including Labor Laws SMF2111F Finance Expected learning outcomes: K nowledge: Skills: Know of business strategy in a historical perspective Have deep knowledge about the main theories and analysis in business strategy Have broad knowledge about challenges and methods for strategy development in different kinds of industries Have broad knowledge of the relation between sustainability, innovation and strategy Have deep knowledge about business strategy's close relation to other management subjects Are able to develop vision, mission, values and goals for a firm Are able to do internal and external analysis of firms Have ability to consider different options and make strategic good, sustainable decisions for a firm 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 22 / 42
Topic(s): What is strategy? Vision, mission, values and goals Different types of strategy Creating value - chains, shops and networks Internal and external analysis and evaluation of options Strategic decisions and implementation Balances Score Cared Innovation and sustainability Teaching Methods: E-learning Mandatory assignments Exercises Tutoring Teaching Methods (additional text): The course may be offered 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 homeplace. 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 every 5th. year, next time in 2020. Re-sit examination: August 2017. Approved exercises are valid for re-sit examination. Tillatte hjelpemidler: Examination support: D None Coursework Requirements: Two compulsory exercises. Both compulsory exercises have to be approved before the student can meet for examination. Academic responsibility: Faculty of Technology, Economy and Management 23 / 42
Course responsibility: Høgskolelektor/Assistant professor Anne Grethe Syversen Teaching Materials: Will be announced closer to semester start. Recommended literature: Will be announced closer to semester start Publish: 24 / 42
SMF1212F Project management and leadership - Study plans 2016-2017 Course code: SMF1212F 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, entrepreneurship, team management and leadership. - know and be able to use, systematic and creative problemsolving technikes Topic(s): 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Project models Establishing and organising a project Phases of a project Planning and scheduling Economy, budget and estimates Project planning tools Creative problemsolving Sustainability Project leadership Entrepreneurship Teaching Methods: Other Teaching Methods (additional text): Group assignments 25 / 42
Form(s) of Assessment: Written exam, 4 hours Grading Scale: Alphabetical Scale, A(best) F (fail) External/internal examiner: Internal, external every 4. year, next time in 2019 Re-sit examination: No re-sit examination Tillatte hjelpemidler: Examination support: None Coursework Requirements: Exercises Compulsory group work and projects Academic responsibility: Faculty of Technology, Economy and Management Course responsibility: Universitetslektor Per Jacobsen Publish: 26 / 42
SMF3012F Organizational Behavior and Change Management - Study plans 2016-2017 Course code: SMF3012F 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: E-learning 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: 27 / 42
SMF3021F Macroeconomics - Study plans 2016-2017 Course code: SMF3021F Course name: Macroeconomics Course level: Bachelor (syklus 1) ECTS Credits: 10 Duration: Vår Language of instruction: Norwegian Expected learning outcomes:. Topic(s):. Teaching Methods: E-learning Mandatory assignments 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: Høgskolelektor Per Jacobsen Publish: 28 / 42
SMF2151F Financial Accounting - Study plans 2016-2017 Course code: SMF2151F Course name: Financial Accounting Course level: Bachelor (syklus 1) ECTS Credits: 10 Duration: Vår Language of instruction: Norwegian Prerequisite(s): SMF1042F Basic Economics. Expected learning outcomes: Topic(s): Advanced knowledge of financial accounting theory. They shall have practical experience in making year-end adjustments in accordance with accounting rules and standards. The students have learned how to read and understand official accounts. They shall know, and have an overview over those prosesses and activities witch take place in a company economical 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: E-learning Mandatory assignments Exercises Tutoring 29 / 42
Form(s) of Assessment: Written exam, 4 hours Grading Scale: Alphabetical Scale, A(best) F (fail) External/internal examiner: External examiner is used periodically to avaluate contents, arrangements and the examination system. Next time 2017. Re-sit examination: August 2017. Tillatte hjelpemidler: Examination support: Calculator not to be communicate with others. Laws. Accounting standards. Ottesen og Øyen, Samling av lover, forskrifter o.l. is not allowed Coursework Requirements: Two compulsory works (both must be approved). Academic responsibility: Faculty of Technology, Economy and Management Course responsibility: Høgskolelektor Ivar Moe Teaching Materials: Publish: Kristoffersen, Årsregnskapet, Fagbokforlaget, 5. utgave, ISBN 978-82-450-2035-9. Kristoffersen, Oppgavesamling til Årsregnskapet, Fagbokforlaget, 5. utgave, ISBN 978-82-450-2036-6. Moen og Havstein, Regnskapsorganisering, Cappelen Damm, 6. utgave, ISBN 978-82-02-42896-9, eller nyere utgave. Laws and accounting standards is stated by the start of the course. 30 / 42
TEK2031F Introduction to Operations management - Study plans 2016-2017 Course code: TEK2031F 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: E-learning Net Support Learning Meeting(s)/Seminar(s) Form(s) of Assessment: Written exam, 4 hours 31 / 42
Form(s) of Assessment (additional text): Written Exam, 4 hours 3 oblig must be delivered within correct time Grading Scale: Alphabetical Scale, A(best) F (fail) Tillatte hjelpemidler: 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: 32 / 42
SMF3081F Intermediate Course on Statistics with SPSS - Study plans 2016-2017 Course code: SMF3081F 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: E-learning 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 Kaloudisog doktorgradsstipendiat Daria Kovalevskaya Publish: 33 / 42
SMF3082F Applied Ethics and Sustainability - Study plans 2016-2017 Course code: SMF3082F 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
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
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: Net Support Learning Other 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 2019. Re-sit examination: Ordinær kontinuasjon på skriftlig eksamen Tillatte hjelpemidler: Examination support: Lærebøker, godkjent kalkulator som ikke kan kommunisere med andre Coursework Requirements: Ett obligatorisk arbeid skal leveres inn i Fronter som pdf til fastsatt tid for å få gå opp til eksamen. 36 / 42
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 2015. Artikkelgjennomgang Publish: 37 / 42
SMF3041F Strategy- carry out - Study plans 2016-2017 Course code: SMF3041F Course name: Strategy- carry out Course level: Bachelor (syklus 1) ECTS Credits: 10 Duration: Vår Language of instruction: Norsk, alternativt engelsk Expected learning outcomes:. Topic(s):. Teaching Methods: E-learning Net Support Learning Meeting(s)/Seminar(s) 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: 38 / 42
SMF3052F Bioeconomy and Sustainability - Study plans 2016-2017 Course code: SMF3052F Course name: Bioeconomy and Sustainability Course level: Bachelor (syklus 1) ECTS Credits: 10 Duration: Vår Language of instruction: Norwegian On the basis of: Nytt introkurs i bærekraft, 5 stp, 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 forretningsstrategi for å oppnå konkurransefordeler. - Studentene skal også gjennom emnet 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
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 case må være godkjent Academic responsibility: Faculty of Technology, Economy and Management Course responsibility: Høgskolelektor Per Ø Halmrast, professor Aris Kouladis Teaching Materials: Angis ved emnestart Publish: 40 / 42
TØL3901 Bachelor Dissertation 20 - Study plans 2016-2017 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
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: 42 / 42