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Blekinge Institute of Technology
Department of Industrial Economics

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Course syllabus

Introduction to Industrial Economics and Management

Introduction to Industrial Economics and Management

7.5 credits (7,5 högskolepoäng)

Course code: IY1434
Main field of study: Industrial Economics and Management
Disciplinary domain: Technology
Education level: First-cycle
Specialization: G1N - First cycle, has only upper-secondary level entry requirements

Language of instruction: Teaching is normally given in Swedish, but teaching in English may occur
Applies from: 2019-08-30
Approved: 2019-08-30

1. Descision

This course is established by Dean 2019-02-25. The course syllabus is approved by Head of Department of Industrial Economics 2019-08-30 and applies from 2019-08-30.

2. Entry requirements

General requirements for university studies and Mathematics 3b/3c and Social Science 1b/1a1 and 1a2.

3. Objective and content

3.1 Objective

The aim of the course is to give the students an introduction to industrial economics and management and an overview of how the various subareas of the subject relate to each other.

3.2 Content

4. Learning outcomes

The following learning outcomes are examined in the course:

5. Learning activities

6. Assessment and grading

Modes of examinations of the course

Code Module Credit Grade
1910 Written report 2.0 credits GU
1920 Written assignment 1.5 credits GU
1931 Take-home examination 4.0 credits AF

The course will be graded A Excellent, B Very good, C Good, D Satisfactory, E Sufficient, FX Failed result, a little more work required, F Fail.

The information before a course occasion states the assessment criteria and make explicit in which modes of examination that the learning outcomes are assessed.

An examiner can, after consulting the Disability Advisor at BTH, decide on a customized examination form for a student with a long-term disability to be provided with an examination equivalent to one given to a student who is not disabled.

7. Course evaluation

The course evaluation should be carried out in line with BTH:s course evaluation template and process.

8. Restrictions regarding degree

The course can form part of a degree but not together with another course the content of which completely or partly corresponds with the contents of this course.

9. Course literature and other materials of instruction