Contemporary Economic IssuesLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

Upon completing this course the student will:
- Understand the importance of appropriate social research techniques
- Understand in greater detail the arguments concerning a range of relevant, contemporary economic issues
- Understand the wider social impact of business and government policy
- Understand social accountability and responsibility in theory and practice

Students will be able to:
- Make full use of available information sources
- Apply rigorously the standard academic report-writing conventions
- Conduct analysis of contemporary social and economic problems
- Relate economic theory and ethics to policy and practice

The business ethics related content will be discussed and analyzed during the International Project Week (IPW), 2 ECTS.

Content

Toward new economic thinking
Shared value: a new paradigm?
Money and interest
Financing health care
Future of work

Qualifications

Economics

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student has achieved the course objectives fairly. The student will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student has achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. The student is able to define the course concepts and models and are able to justify the analysis. The student is able to apply their knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. The student understands the importance of expertise in the field of business and is able to analyze his/her own expertise.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. The student masters commendably the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student is able to make justified and fluent analysis and to present concrete development measures. The student is well prepared to apply their knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. The student is able to analyze the business sector expertise and the development of his/her own expertise.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student has achieved the course objectives fairly. The student will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development.