Introduction to Economics 6042

Course Objectives

The course will provide students with a basic knowledge of economics. The course is mainly aimed at students taking the 3-year Bachelor’s study programmes in Tourism, International Marketing and Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

Course Description

The course covers the following topics:
• Basic cost and income theory
• Calculation
• Accounting and financial analysis
• Budgeting
• Investment analysis
• Market methods

Learning Methods

6-8 hours of lectures per week during the spring semester.

Assessment Methods

2-3 compulsory assignments. Pass / fail. Written examination, 5 hours. All parts of the assessment must receive passing marks.

Minor adjustments may occur during the academic year, subject to the decision of the Dean

Publisert av / forfatter Ian Harkness <Ian.HarknessSPAMFILTER@hit.no>, last modified Ian Hector Harkness - 22/02/2011