Economics (5 cr)

Objective

You demonstrate the understanding of different parts of micro- and macroeconomics. You are able to explain the role of economics in a company’s business operations. You are able to explain the influences of economic policy on different sectors of society.

Content

What does an economy consist of? What is the theory of enterprise from the economics viewpoint? How do economic policies affect the various sectors of society?

Course material

- Book: Lindholm and Kettunen: Globaali kansantalous, Edita.
- Other material distributed by the teacher and presented on the course pages in Learn.

Study forms and methods

Independently completed online course. No group work. Kick-off event and contact events online. Completion of the course does not require participation in teaching.

Your studies will be paced according to voluntary group meetings in accordance with the rules of procedure, independent learning assignments and preparation for exams.

Teaching and guidance consists of online remote meetings and various material attached to the course's Learn pages.

The course can also be completed in an accelerated manner, i.e. you can complete exams and learning assignments affecting assessment earlier than the schedule given in your own schedule.

RDI and work-related cooperation

The course includes topics related to working life and productivity development. The course does not include special supervised research, development and innovation cooperation and working life cooperation. Guest lectures possible.

Timing of exams and assignments

The deadlines for exams, learning assignments and other assignments are announced on the course pages in Learn.

The dates of the online meetings will be announced on the course website in Learn.

International cooperation

The course includes a section on international economics. The course does not include supervised international cooperation.

Student workload

133 hours. Includes, above all, assignments, familiarization with exam literature and other materials.

Successful completion of the course is largely based on the student's own active study and work.

Course part description

Parts of implementation:
- Microeconomics
- Macroeconomic

These:
- Two main exams: microeconomics and macroeconomics
- Refresher exams or assignments for lecture and other learning materials
- 1-2 written assignments

Further information

The course is included in Xamk Pulse's Bachelor of Business Administration (UAS), Business Administration online path curriculum.
Degree students cannot register for this implementation.

The language of implementation and instruction of the course is Finnish.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Englanniksi
The total score of points obtained for exams, short refresher assignments and written assignments determines the grade achieved. Total score maximum 100 points.

Rating scale:

Assessment - total scores and ratings
0-39 p/% = 0
40-52 p/% = 1
53-64 p/% = 2
65-76 p/% = 3
77-88 p/% = 4
89-100 p/% = 5

Further information

Opintojakso sisältyy avoimen AMK:n polkuopiskelijoiden opetussuunnitelmaan. Xamkin tutkinto-opiskelijat eivät voi ilmoittautua tälle opintojaksolle.