Economics (5op)

Arviointiasteikko

H-5

Tavoitteet

The student understands the basic concepts of economics.
He/she knows the difference between micro and macroeconomics.
The student understands the fundamentals of microeconomics; supply and demand and the connection to market prices.
He/she understand the basic of macroeconomics and knows some of the key macroeconomic indicators.
The student is able to understand the connection between business and economics.

Competences: Economics and Financial Management competence

Sisältö

- Microeconomics
- Supply and demand
- Markets and competition
- Macroeconomics
- National economy
- Inflation
- Labour markets
- Fiscal and Monetary policy
- Economics Growth
- International trade

Aika ja paikka

The study unit is going from 7th of September to end of November 2021.

Oppimateriaalit

Material is provided during the study unit implementation

o The Economy from the Corecon. Can be found free online: https://core-econ.org/the-economy/book/text/0-3-contents.html
• Moodle –materials

Opetusmenetelmät

Learning process is organized through the project work and problem-solving process. It includes teamwork, team tasks, team tutoring, independent studies and knowledge acquisition activities.

Tenttien ajankohdat ja uusintamahdollisuudet

There will be three exam dates organized if needed during the academic year.
First exam will be in November 2021 and the second exam will be in December 2021. Third and final exam will be in January 2022 if needed.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

Student work for 5 credits equals to 133 hours.

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1)

Level 1
Economics:
The student knows the difference between micro and macroeconomics and is able to identify key macroeconomic indicators.

The student understands the circular flow of economy and is able to describe cause-and effect relations in economy.

He/she understands the main terms, indicators of economics and the connection between business and economics.

Level 2
Economics:
The student understand the differences between micro and macroeconomics and understand the use of key macroeconomic indicators.

The student understands the circular flow of economy and is able to describe and give examples of cause- and effect relations in economy.

He/she understands the main terms, indicators of economics and is able to create and describe connection between business and economics.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3)

Level 3
Economics:
The student knows how to analyse cause and effect situations in relation to economics.

He/she is able to compile, and study reports related to national economy.

He/she is able to justify why economical changes are relevant to business.

Level 4
Economics:
The student knows how to analyse, describe cause and effect situations in relation to economics.

He/she is able to analyse reports related to national economy.

He/she is able to utilize and justify why economical changes are relevant in business and foresee some business opportunities based on the current economic situation.

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5)

Level 5
Economics:
The student is able to analyse the current national and global economic situation.

He/she is able to use both micro and macroeconomic information to create analysis of the current business environment.

He/ she has excellent understanding of the connection between business and economics.

Esitietovaatimukset

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