MANAGEMENT AND BUSINESS ECONOMICS
 
Lectured in 1st year Bachelor in Information Technology
Theory [A] 50.0
Exercises [B] 0.0
Training and projects [C] 0.0
Studytime [D] 125
Studypoints [E] 5
Level introductory
Language of instruction Dutch
Lecturer Kathleen VAN LEMBERGEN
Reference OCTOIN01A00007
 
Key words
HEADWORDS, Management - business economy, IWETO-code, S192, S180

Objectives
This formation part has as target to give the students a general formation in economy and accountancy. The purpose is to grant an extended basic knowledge of theoretical micro- and macro-economical concepts. In addition a general insight in the accountancy is aimed.
The student has to know how the general accountancy forms the main source of information for most administrative and management systems.

Topics
MODULE 1: General economy
- field of application of the economy
- the economic cycle
- the families
- the companies
- price-making
- the government
- international trade and money transfer
- economic growth

MODULE 2: Financial insight in the annual account
- the annual account (balance, results account and explanation)
- buying and selling transactions
- tax declaration
- the liquidity of a company
- the solvability of a company
- the rendability of a company
- the position of a company within a sector

Prerequisites
not required

Final Objectives
GENERAL REQUISITES
-KNOWLEDGE:
-SKILLS:
-ATTITUDES: -precision and accuracy

GENERAL PROFESSIONAL REQUISITES
-KNOWLEDGE: -critical insight in the daily economic reality
-SKILLS: -think analytically and problem solving, basic knowledge verbal communication, written communication, argument clearly and with persuasiveness, identificate problems and make a diagnosis
-ATTITUDES: -actualise knowledge permanently

SPECIFIC PROFESSIONAL REQUISITES
-KNOWLEDGE:
-SKILLS: -be able to involve the consequences of certain economic events
-ATTITUDES:

Materials used
Course and articles.
Economy today - S.De Velder and I.De Cnuydt - Academica Press - ISBN 9038202369
Accountancy, an acquaintance - K.Saenen - Academica Press - ISBN 9038202385

Study costs
Economy today: ±24 Euro
Accountancy, an acquaintance: ±22 Euro

Study guidance
Individual learning problems can always be mentioned to the teacher and be remedied.


Teaching Methods
- Teaching conversation with classical exercises
- Debate

Assessment
FIRST SESSION:
Written exam: 100%

SECOND SESSION:
Written exam: 100%

Lecturer(s)