Table of contents

The course is connected to the following study programs

Teaching language

Norwegian.

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course the student should:
  • be able to demonstrate basic knowledge of managerial economics
  • be familiar with and understand major concepts related to corporate accounting, budgeting, finance and marketing
  • have acquired a certain amount of knowledge in macroeconomics and economic policies (fiscal and monetary policies)

Contents

  • Revenues and costs in the firm
  • Break-even analysis
  • Financial statement analysis and valuations, including budgets
  • Basic concepts of investment and finance (Net Present Values and WACC)
  • Basic laws and regulations relevant for corporations
  • Balance of Payments and Monetary and Fiscial policies

Teaching and learning methods

Lectures and seminars. The course is taught in Norwegian. Estimated workload is about 135 hours.

Examination requirements

Approved compulsory assignment. More info in Canvas at the start of the semester.

Examinations

3-hour written examination with gletter grades.

Student evaluation

The person responsible for the course, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.

Admission for external candidates

No

Reduction of Credits

This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:

Course Reduction of Credits
SV-111 – Background Courses: Economics and Law. 5
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