Master's Programme in Shift Entrepreneurship and Business
Master's Programme in Business Administration
Master's Programme in Business Administration (5 years)
Language of instruction
English
Recommended prerequisites
Bachelor level courses in Introduction to Economics and Microeconomics
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this course the student should be able to
demonstrate knowledge of how different behavioral mechanisms affect motivation at the workplace
use economic theory to analyse and discuss various incentive problems in organisations.
evaluate how organisational change and management can increase employees' motivation
critically assess empirical evidence
analyse social inequalities and discuss its consequences for society
Course contents
Based on economic theory and analysis, this course offers the students a theoretical framework for understanding and analysing different organisational topics. In particular, the students will learn how to apply microeconomic theory, game theory, behavioral economics and econometric analysis to explore traditional general management questions and to investigate incentive problems relevant to both public and private enterprises. Furthermore, real-world examples and field-studies of actual workplaces will be integrated in the course.
Teaching methods
Lectures, student presentation seminars and group work. Estimated workload is about 200 hours.
Examination requirements
Approved mandatory assignments. More information is available in Canvas.
Assessment methods and criteria
A 4-hour written individual examination. Grading by letters.
Evaluation
End of course evaluation in accordance with the quality system for education, chapter 4.1.